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Philippines critical care utilization rate for COVID-19 patients only at 35% – DOH

June 15, 2020

Philippine hospitals have still available intensive care unit beds with medical ventilators for coronavirus disease patients as current critical care utilization rate is just about 35 percent, the Department of Health said on Monday. In a virtual press briefing, Health

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Palace asks public to respect RTC decision vs Rappler CEO’s cyber libel case

June 15, 2020

Malacañang urged on Monday the public to respect the decision of a trial court convicting Rappler’s Executive Editor and CEO Maria Ressa and her former colleague guilty of violating Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act, particularly cyber

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Cops arrest 3,628 for abusing women and children

June 15, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) on Monday said they arrested 3, 628 suspects for abuse and harassment following reports that some of their desks were unable to address such complaints during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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350 new PMA cadets test negative for COVID-19

June 15, 2020

Hundreds of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) class 2024 members tested negative for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have took their oath and underwent reception rites in Baguio City on Monday. Maj. Cherryl Tindog, PMA spokesperson, said “after having completed all the

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Army providing accommodation to locally stranded individuals

June 15, 2020

The Philippine Army is providing accommodation for  locally stranded individuals who were at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesma, said a total of 214 locally stranded individuals are staying at the Philippine Army Wellness

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JCR’s upgrade on Philippine credit ratings affirmation of country’s economic strength – Palace

June 15, 2020

Malacañang lauded on Monday Japan Credit Rating Agency for its upgrade on the Philippines, saying this affirmed the international community’s “faith” on the country’s economy. Last June 11, JCR announced that it has upgraded the Philippines’ ratings to “A-“, one

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PNP to join briefing on distributing cash aid

June 15, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday said cops will be participating in a two-day orientation to be headed by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año to prepare  for the second tranche of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) distribution. Police Brigadier General Bernard

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Japanese man, 67, injured as motorcycle hit a passenger tricycle in Sorsogon

June 15, 2020

A 67-year old Japanese was injured after he accidentally hit a passenger tricycle in Sorsogon City last Sunday. Initial report from Sorsogon City Police Station said the Japanese was on his motorcycle when he sideswiped a passenger tricycle which was

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