More health workers, computer specialists can be exported as remittances can fall by 5% this year – Diokno

July 7, 2020

The Philippines could “export” more healthcare workers and computer specialists amid the influx of Filipino repatriates who have been displaced due to coronavirus pandemic, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas(BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said on Monday. In a virtual press briefing, Diokno

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If Duterte holds SONA at House of Representatives, number of lawmakers present limited – Palace

July 7, 2020

Malacañang said on Monday that only a limited number of the members of Congress will be allowed to be present if President Rodrigo Duterte decides to personally deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address later this month at the

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Bangsamoro gov’t can’t be represented in ATC but can be consulted, says Palace

July 7, 2020

Malacañang said on Monday that the Bangsamoro government could not have a representative at the Anti-Terrorism Council as the law specifically provides who are its members. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after Bangsamoro government Chief Minister Ahod “Al

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Gapay leads celebration of Army Aviation Regiment

July 6, 2020

Army chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay led the celebration of the Army Aviation “Hiraya” Regiment in Nueva Ecija on Monday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Army spokesman, said the first activation anniversary of Army Aviation Regiment with the theme “Hiraya: Kaagapay sa

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Duterte not sick, just emotional in meeting with troops in Zamboanga, says Palace

July 6, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte was not physically ill but only became emotional when he met the government troops in Zamboanga City last Friday, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a press briefing, said that Duterte was really downhearted

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New COVID-19 cases surge past 2,000 for the second day

July 6, 2020

The number of new coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases remained high on Monday as 2,099 new cases were reported by the Department of Health ( DOH). This was the second day where new cases were above 2,000 after a new

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MRT-3 to temporarily shutdown operations for five days starting Tuesday

July 6, 2020

As resolved by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), and following the increasing number of personnel who tested positive for COVID-19, the MRT-3 will temporarily suspend its operations starting Tuesday until July 11. The temporary shutdown will

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Military watching possible clan war after last week Jolo shooting

July 6, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is monitoring a possible clan war following the death of four Army intelligence officers in the hands of policemen in Jolo last week. Lt. Gen. Carlito Sobejana, AFP Western Mindanao Command chief, said:

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