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Defer school opening to October, local officials appeal to Duterte

July 21, 2020

The president of the League of Provinces of the Philippines on Tuesday said they are appealing to the government to defer opening of classes to October. In a radio interview, LPP president and Marindque Gov. Presbitero Velasco Jr said while

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PNP debunks ex-cop’s claim they did not get notice to relocate

July 21, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Tuesday said the family of retired Police Executive Master Sergeant Arnel delos Santos received notices to relocate since January. In a press briefing, Southern Police District chief Brig. General Emmanuel Peralta said they

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PCOO suspends work at NEB in Malacañang after one personnel tested positive for COVID-19

July 21, 2020

Work at the New Executive Building in Malacañang Complex was suspended starting Tuesday after an employee of the Presidential Communications Operations Office tested positive for coronavirus disease. In a statement, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said the suspension

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More than 2,000 arrested in Navotas for violating quarantine rules

July 21, 2020

More than 2,000 persons were apprehended for violating quarantine rules since the start of the lockdown in Navotas City on July 16, according to a police official on Tuesday. Navotas City police chief Col. Rolando Balasabas said six days since

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Despite rising infections, PCG to continue frontline services

July 21, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vows to continue with its frontline service despite the growing number of COVID-19 cases among its personnel. Commodore Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman, said “despite the growing fear of being infected by the contagious virus, the

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Private schools’ enrollment only at 27%, says Briones

July 21, 2020

Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that enrollees in private schools have reached only 27 percent. In a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night in Malacañang, Briones said students from private schools have transferred to public schools as parents

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Galvez pushes for 4 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in NCR

July 21, 2020

National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr.  proposed to have four hospitals dedicated to coronavirus disease patients in Metro Manila. Galvez made the recommendation during a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night. The taped meeting

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10,932 riders accosted for unauthorized back-riding

July 21, 2020

A total of 10, 932 motorcycle riders have been accosted across the country for unauthorized back-riding, the Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield commander said on Tuesday. Police Lt. General Guillermo Eleazar said the back-riders were not spouses or live-in

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