The Daily Manila Shimbun

Friday, 7 March 2025

 

PNP said pilot of chopper in Laguna crash will face probe

June 29, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa on Monday said the pilot-in-command during the helicopter crash last March in Laguna will undergo investigation for criminal and administrative charges. Gamboa said he approved the recommendation of the Special Investigation

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Palace disputes WHO data; says Philippines doing right steps vs COVID-19

June 29, 2020

Malacañang refuted on Monday the World Health Organization’s data that the Philippines has the fastest increase in coronavirus cases in the Western Pacific region as it insisted the Duterte administration is doing the right steps to address the health crisis.

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PCG’s biggest vessel arrives in General Santos with 83 stranded persons

June 29, 2020

BRP Gabriela Silang, the biggest transport ship of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) arrived in General Santos City on Monday morning. A total of 83 locally stranded individuals, including two indigenous people, disembarked at Makar Wharf, General Santos City. Before going

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PNP says nothing to worry after couple with alleged terror links killed in Paranaque

June 29, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there is nothing to worry after a financial conduit couple of the Dawlah Islamiyah were killed in an encounter in Paranaque City last week. “I want to make it

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New COVID-19 cases 985, total now 36, 438

June 29, 2020

Nearly 1,000 new coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases were reported Monday by the Department of Health (DOH) as total cases surpassed 36,000. The DOH said 985 new COVID-19 cases were reported, raising the total to 36,438. Fresh cases, or test results

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DA receives 19 solar panels for urban planting program

June 29, 2020

The Department  of Agriculture received solar panel units from Weather Philippines Foundation Inc. in a turnover ceremony on Monday morning. During the ceremony, Agriculture Secretary William Dar received 19 units of 30-watt solar panels from Weather Philippines Foundation Inc. president

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Cebu City ”more likely” epicenter of COVID-19: Año

June 29, 2020

Due to the increasing rate of infection in Cebu City, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said the city is now “more likely” the epicenter of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country. In a TV interview, Año said there are

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No fare hike despite reduced number of PUV passengers; jeepneys allowed to operate in some areas – Palace

June 29, 2020

Malacañang rejected any fare adjustment on public utility vehicles, such as UV Express, which was allowed to operate in Metro Manila and nearby provinces starting Monday, despite the reduced number of passengers that could be ferried. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque,

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