Two fishermen flee after hitting barangay captain’s head with hammer

July 9, 2020

Authorities are looking for two fishermen after they hit a barangay captain using a hammer in Balabac  on Wednesday evening. An initial report said Jestra Ladjabulan Nur, barangay captain of Mangsee was conducting patrol around 10 pm with his adviser

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PNP able to help more than 22,000 stranded health workers

July 9, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said they were able to help more than 22,000 stranded health workers and commuters through their “Libreng Sakay” program. PNP said since March 19, a total of 22,461 stranded health workers and commuters

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PNP chief orders police manning checkpoints to observe courtesy

July 9, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday warned all police personnel manning Quarantine Control Points (QCPs) and border checkpoints that he will not tolerate rude behavior. In a statement, Police General Archie Gamboa ordered all cops to

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Make sure dentists, patients not exposed to getting COVID-19: Año

July 9, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday enjoined all local government units (LGUs) to ensure that dental health professionals and their patients are not exposed to the risk of contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In an advisory, Año said governors and mayors

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IATF OKs back riding for couples

July 9, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the motorcycle back riding for couple starting Friday, July 10, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a virtual press briefing from Davao City, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated

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”Big possibility” Cebu community quarantine will be downgraded after July 15

July 9, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday said there is a possibility that community quarantine in Cebu City will be downgraded after July 15. In a radio interview, Año said it will depend on the data they will be able to

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Formal commissioning of Navy’s missile capable frigate set Friday

July 9, 2020

The formal handover, christening, commissioning and blessing of the first missile capable frigate of the Philippine Navy which will be named as BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) will be on Friday. Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo said the

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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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