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Merry Mart lists at Philippine Stock Exchange

June 15, 2020

Merry Mart Consumer Corp. traded at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) for the first time on Monday, rising 50 centavos from its initial public offering price of P1.00 one hour into trading. It was one of the most active stocks

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DOH says COVID-19 fatality rate going down in June

June 14, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) has seen a decrease in the number of patients dying due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In a virtual press briefing on Sunday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the number of fatalities for June is

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Multi-awarded Tempo cartoonist dies from injuries after hit-and-run

June 14, 2020

Newspaper Tempo’s editorial cartoonist died three days after he was hit-and-run by an unidentified motorist in Dasmariñas City, Cavite last June 7. According to Dasmariñas City Police Station, Norman Isaac, 73, a multi-awarded cartoonist, was hit by a motorcycle while

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US Defense chief appreciated Philippines for suspending VFA termination – DND

June 14, 2020

The US Secretary of Defense expressed his appreciation on the Philippine government’s decision to suspend the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), the Department of Defense said on Sunday. DND said Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and US

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Eleazar cautions public vs fake FB accounts using his name

June 14, 2020

The commander of the Joint Task Force COVID Shield on Sunday warned the public against fake Facebook accounts who are using his name and photos to spread disinformation and malicious content aimed at compromising their works against the coronavirus disease

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After mañanita scandal: PNP’s evaluation based on “overall, long-term” performance – official

June 14, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday clarified that while public perception is also being considered in their performance, law enforcers are still being evaluated based on their “overall and long-term” performance. Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, made the

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PNP chief orders probe into Lucban MPS “victim-blaming” post on social media

June 14, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Archie Gamboa on Saturday has directed the Directorate for Police Community Relations to look into the reported victim-blaming statement posted in the official Facebook page of Lucban Municipal Police Station. In a statement, Gamboa said

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2 cops dead, 2 wounded in Sulu police station attack

June 14, 2020

Two cops died while two were wounded after their police station was attacked by unidentified suspects in Parang, Sulu on Saturday evening. Sulu Provincial Police Provincial Office (SPPO) said Parang Municipal Police Station was strafed by a still unidentified group

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