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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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IATF OKs moratorium in sending home LSIs in some places

June 29, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the moratorium in sending locally stranded individuals to three regions and in Cebu, Malacañang said on Monday. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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At least 100 arrested for violating health protocol in Makati bar

June 29, 2020

At least 100 people, including 19 foreigners,  were arrested after they were caught allegedly violating health protocols  in Makati City last Sunday. Major General Debold Sinas, National Capital Police Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, said the arrested personalities were local

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More COVID-19 cases in NCR cops, but suspect cases in Central Visayas higher: PNP

June 29, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said Metro Manila still recorded more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases among cops but the number of suspect cases in Central Visayas is higher. In a press briefing, Police General Archie

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Show cause order issued vs Cebu barangay officials who allowed Sinulog street dance, procession

June 29, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said a show cause order was issued against barangay officials who are complicit in the conduct of a viral Sinulog street dance and procession in a COVID-19 hotspot in Cebu City. “We will not

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