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Lorenzana airs concern over China’s reported air defense zone

June 25, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana supports a recent statement of the United States Pacific Air Force chief who warned  that China’s plan to establish air defense zone (ADIZ) in South China Sea would disrupt the international rules-based order. “Yes, I agree.

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27% of COVID-19 cases seen in ”emerging hotspots” in last two weeks

June 25, 2020

Twenty-seven percent of  coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were seen in areas identified as “emerging hotspots” in the last two weeks, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Based on the DOH COVID-19 Tracker, as of June 24, a total of

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Task force says 150 SAF to be sent to Cebu to enforce ECQ

June 25, 2020

The Joint Task Force COVID Shield on Thursday said two companies of the elite Special Action Force (SAF) will be sent to Cebu City to assist in the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Police Lt. General Guillermo Eleazar,

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Olongapo court dismisses raps vs teacher who tweeted offering bounty for Duterte

June 25, 2020

The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court dismissed sedition charges against teacher Ronnel Mas who tweeted a P50 million bounty to anyone who could kill President Rodrigo Duterte. In its decision on Wednesday, the court said Mas was “unlawfully” arrested by

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One cop killed, three injured in Albay ambush by alleged NPA

June 25, 2020

A policeman was killed while three were injured after they were ambushed by alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Albay last Thursday. Bicol region police said members of the 1st Albay Provincial Mobile Force Company were conducting

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Police recover six Chinese who escaped from QCPD cell

June 24, 2020

Six Chinese workers of a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firm who are detained for syndicated estafa escaped from their  cell at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) at Camp Karingal on Monday but were recaptured Tuesday. Zhang Yi Xin,

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Palace denies IATF prioritizing private vehicles over public transportation

June 24, 2020

Malacañang denied on Wednesday that the government is giving priority to private vehicles over public transportation amid easing quarantine restrictions, particularly in Metro Manila. In an interview over ANC, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said public health is the main consideration

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PSE index ends lower, peso at P49.98:$1

June 24, 2020

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) ended lower on Wednesday. But the peso closed below the P50 to the US dollar, ending the day at P49.98 from Tuesday’s P50.19. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the

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