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Alleged NPA, aide killed in Northern Samar

June 21, 2020

An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) member and his aide were neutralized in a law enforcement  operation in Northern Samar on Saturday. Capt. Reynaldo Aragones Jr., spokesman of the 8th Infantry Division, said the  fatalities were Zaldy Meraya alias Podyot

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Travel in Cebu and Talisay cities temporarily banned

June 21, 2020

The government temporarily banned travel in the cities of Cebu and Talisay which were placed on strict quarantine measures due to the rising cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in the two areas.   Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano issued

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BI deports seven Sino fugitives, illegal miners

June 21, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported seven Chinese nationals who were ordered expelled for being fugitives from justice and working without the appropriate permits and visas.   In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, BI Port Operations Chief

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Over 500,000 COVID-19 tests conducted in Philippines – NTF

June 19, 2020

The Philippines has already conducted over half a million tests for coronavirus infections, the National Task Force Against COVID-19 said Friday. In the dayender virtual press briefing, NTF Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said that tests could further increase to

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800 MRT-3 depot personnel take rapid antibody tests for COVID-19

June 19, 2020

Eight hundred depot personnel of MRT-3 and service provider Mitsubishi-MHI-TESP underwent rapid antibody tests done by the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said this was the second day of rapid antibody testing to MRT-3 personnel

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Army opens Mental Health Resiliency Center

June 19, 2020

The Philippine Army (PA) launched its comprehensive mental health program as it  opened the Mental Health Resiliency Center (MHRC) at the Army General Hospital in Taguig City on Friday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said the event was led

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No need for VP Robredo to be appointed in IATF, says Palace

June 19, 2020

Malacañang said on Friday that there is no need for Vice President Leni Robredo to be named in the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after former Senator Antonio

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Ombudsman to subpoena DOH, DBM for documents on special budget for COVID-19 response

June 19, 2020

Ombudsman Samuel Martires on Friday said they will issue a subpoena to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Health (DOH)  for documents in relation to the special budget allotted by President Rodrigo Duterte for coronavirus disease

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