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PNP, AFP to abide by NBI decision on Jolo shooting

June 30, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said the shooting incident in Sulu involving cops which resulted to the death of two Army officers and two soldiers is only an “isolated case”. Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa

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Nine provinces in Mindanao seen as ”emerging hotspots” of COVID-19

June 30, 2020

Nine provinces in Mindanao are being watched as “emerging hotspots” for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. In a virtual press conference, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there are nine provinces  seeing a surge in cases. “In Mindanao, yes, there are

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IATF OKs to further open up economy; eyes to lessen COVID-19 positivity rate to 3% by end-July

June 30, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the recommendation of the economic team to further open up the Philippine economy. “It is hereby resolved that the IAFT supports the recommendations of the Economic Team

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Criminal raps filed vs 15 QC cops on duty when six Chinese escaped

June 30, 2020

The chief of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Tuesday said a criminal complaint was filed against the 15 cops who  involved in the escape of six Chinese at a detention facility last week. “The 15 police personnel who

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Alleged NPA killed in Zamboanga del Sur

June 30, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army(NPA) was killed in a clash with government troops in Zamboanga del Sur. Col. Leonel Nicolas, head of the 102nd Infantry Brigade, said the clash happened at the vicinity of Barangay Piwan, Midsalip municipality

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PNP says Sulu shooting ”misencounter” with Army

June 30, 2020

By Ella Dionisio The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said they are considering the incident in Sulu where two Army officers and two soldiers were killed by nine policemen as a ”misencounter”. In a TV interview, Police Brigadier General

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Foreigners lose work permits if their POGO firm leaves

June 30, 2020

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Tuesday reminded foreign workers of Philippine  Offshore Gaming Operators ( POGO) their Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) will also be cancelled once POGO firms leave the country. In an interview Tuesday, Labor Secretary Silvestre

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”Enraged” Army chief demands ”full blown” probe on Jolo shooting

June 30, 2020

Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay,  commanding general of the Philippine Army ,  demanded a”full blown” investigation on the killing of four soldiers, two of them officers, in Jolo Monday afternoon. Following the death of four members of military intelligence team allegedly

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