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Emperor Naruhito greets Philippines on Independence Day

June 12, 2020

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has extended his warm greetings to the Philippines on its 122nd Independence Day celebration. Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte, on behalf of the Filipino people, was honored with the warm greetings. “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte was profoundly

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Jeepney drivers “more viable” in delivery service than being contact tracers – Palace

June 12, 2020

The government would not tap displaced jeepney drivers as contact tracers for individuals who have exposure with coronavirus disease patients but for delivery services, Malacañang said on Friday. In a television interview, Roque said jeepney drivers could be “more viable”

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Tourism to open up to 50% in areas under MGCQ, says Palace

June 12, 2020

Resorts and other tourism establishments in areas under modified general community quarantine will be allowed to operate up to 50 percent capacity starting next week, Malacañang said on Friday. In a television interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the opening

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PNP honors cops who died during COVID-19 crisis

June 12, 2020

As the country commemorates Independence Day, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday honored the cops who died during the country’s ongoing COVID-19 crisis. In a message, Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa said police officers showed their

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Police arrest 16 protesters in Iligan, but say rallies generally peaceful

June 12, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said mass protests done in commemoration for the Independence Day were generally peaceful even as least 16 youth protesters were arrested after conducting their rally in Iligan City. “Public activities in commemoration of

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Xi vowed Philippines “priority” as China works for COVID-19 vaccine – Palace

June 12, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured that the Philippines will be a “priority” once China fully develops a vaccine against coronavirus disease, Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement, said Duterte and Xi had a 38-minute

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Two Navy ships arrive in Manila after Middle East, India missions

June 12, 2020

Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur (LD602) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16) arrived at the Manila Bay on Independence Day  nearly five months since they were sent to the Middle East to help in repatriating Filipino workers affected by

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Pagasa declares onset of rainy season

June 12, 2020

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) declared the onset of rainy season on Friday. In a statement, the state weather bureau said the start of rainy season was declared after “the occurrence of scattered thunderstorms, Tropical Depression

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