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P8.4-B illegal drugs seized in span of 9 days

June 14, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has confiscated at least P8.4-billion worth of illegal drugs in just nine days from different buy bust operations nationwide. “I commend the recent string of successful anti-illegal drug operations of the PNP Drug Enforcement Group

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QC places two areas under special concern lockdown after surge in COVID-19 cases

June 13, 2020

A surge in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in a Quezon City barangay prompted the city government to place two of its areas under special concern lockdown. According to Assistant City Administrator Alberto Kimpo, these areas are

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PCCI sees economic recovery in six to eight months

June 13, 2020

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) projected that the  economy may recover in six or eight months. ”We have suggestions for them for example to the restaurants… they cannot open now but on June 15, dine-in will be

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607 new COVID-19 cases reported by DOH, total now 25,392

June 13, 2020

Philippine COVID-19 cases topped 25,000 on Saturday  as it reported 607 new infections, the Department of Health (DOH)  said. Out of the 607 new cases, fresh cases reached a record 504 while late cases hit 103. Total new cases are

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FINEX stresses organized mass transport at EDSA

June 13, 2020

The Financial Executive Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) emphasized the importance of having  organized mass transportation at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). “We know that the traffic congestion and the problem in mass transportation is a big hindrance

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PCSO awaits for Palace OK to resume gaming operations

June 13, 2020

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is waiting for the approval from the Office of the President to resume their gaming operations. “On the resumption of our gaming operation, we already submitted a letter to the Office of the President,

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Nagkaisa slams Panelo recommendation for Duterte to sign anti-terror bill

June 13, 2020

The Nagkaisa labor coalition slams Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on his recommendation to give presidential imprimatur on the anti-terror bill. Secretary Salvador Panelo’s contention that the constitutional infirmities of the Anti-Terrorism are  “misplaced” criticism is misleading and an act

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Puerto Princesa police chief relieved

June 13, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the administrative relief of Col. Marlon Balonglong, the Puerto Princesa police chief, because of his alleged involvement in a maltreatment of a Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR) personnel. “The allegations against Balonglong

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