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Palace defends decision allowing foreigners with long-term visas Philippine entry amid concern they are COVID-19 carriers

July 20, 2020

Malacañang defended on Monday the decision to allow foreigners with long-term visas to enter the country, saying those people are considering the Philippines as their home. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said not all foreigners who

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PNP says nine Jolo cops allegedly involved in shooting have right to remain silent

July 20, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the nine Jolo policemen allegedly involved in the death of four Army intelligence officers were only protecting themselves when they invoked their right to remain silent during the preliminary

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Almost 130,000 lost jobs: DOLE report

July 20, 2020

Nearly 130,000 workers have lost their jobs after over 5,000 companies permanently closed or implemented retrenchment due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Based on a report of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), a total of 5,672 companies

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PNP ready to give security for opening of classes on Aug.24

July 20, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said they are ready to provide assistance as opening of classes is scheduled to push through on August 24. In his press briefing, Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa said they are prepared to

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Charter change not Duterte’s priority, says Palace

July 20, 2020

Amending the Constitution is not a priority of President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in the weekly talks of Duterte,  he never mentioned that Charter change is one of his priorities. “Charter change is

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Anti-Terrorism Act to give PNP ”a stronger fighting chance” to protect country

July 20, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 will give them ”a stronger fighting chance” of protecting the country against the threat of terrorism. During his press briefing, Police General Archie Francisco

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Duterte to be ”physically present” at Batasan to deliver SONA amid pandemic – Palace

July 20, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to be ”physically present” at the House of Representatives in Quezon City to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27, Malacañang said on Monday. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson

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Over 600 areas found with clustering COVID-19 cases: DOH

July 20, 2020

Over 600 areas in the country were found with clustering of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. In a virtual press briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire disclosed  there are  638 areas, majority of which

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