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Gov’t withdraws original proponent status to NAIA Consortium

July 9, 2020

The government has withdrawn the original proponent status granted to NAIA Consortium for the upgrade of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “Upon the recommendation of the NAIA government negotiating panel, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA),  on July 7, 2020,

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Año says back-riding in motorbikes allowed for couples starting Friday

July 9, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday said back-riding in motorcycles will  be allowed for couples and live-in partners only starting Friday. Año said riders must use their motorcycles with protective shields in compliance with the guidelines set by the Inter-agency

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Tugade orders MRT-3 to dispatch buses at 4 am starting Thursday

July 9, 2020

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered MRT-3 to dispatch buses at stations at 4 am instead of 5:30 am starting Thursday. This was announced by Assistant Transport Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran in a message Wednesday. MRT-3 Director for Operations Michael Capati

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One MRT-3 depot personnel positive for COVID-19

July 9, 2020

One more depot personnel tested positive for the coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of infected personnel to 203. The Department of Transportation temporarily stopped operation of the MRT-3 line from Tuesday to Saturday to

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New COVID-19 cases surge to new record of 2,539; total now 50, 359

July 9, 2020

New Philippine coronavirus (COVID-19) cases surged to a record daily high on Wednesday, with more than half coming from the National Capitol Region. There were 2,539 new cases, bringing total cases to 50,359, the Department of Health  (DOH) said. Active

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“Signs” show Philippine economy recovering, says Dominguez

July 8, 2020

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said on Wednesday that there are “signs” that the economy is starting to recover after a lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. In the virtual pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address) briefing, Department of

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PMA official charged for murder posted bail

July 8, 2020

One of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) officials who was charged for murder because of the death of Cadet Fourth Class Darwin Dormitorio posted bail on Tuesday, the PMA spokesperson said on Wednesday. Captain Cherryl Tindog said Major Maria Ofelia

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DPWH chief admits “minimal delay” in implementation of projects due to COVID-19

July 8, 2020

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar admitted on Wednesday that there is “minimal delay” in the implementation of priority infrastructure projects due to quarantine measures being implemented by the government to contain the spread of coronavirus disease.

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