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PDEA looking for ”puppet masters” of illegal drug trade

June 8, 2020

The chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Monday said they are targeting the “puppet masters” or those persons behind the illegal drug trade in the country in the next few days. In a press briefing, Director General

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Chinese killed in Paranaque buy-bust is son of arrested man in Bulacan operations

June 8, 2020

The Chinese suspect killed in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City over the weekend is the son of the Chinese arrested in Marilao, Bulacan last June 4, the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Monday. During the

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Six dead as three trucks collide at Marcos Highway

June 8, 2020

TUBA, Benguet–  Six died and four  were hurt after three trucks collided along Marcos Highway in sitio Bontiwey, barangay Poblacion at 4 am Monday, police said. Col. Elmer Ragay, Benguet police director, said  a garbage truck of the Baguio City government

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San Juan mayor claims police escort decided to ignore health protoccols

June 7, 2020

BAGUIO CITY– San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora said he was asleep in his vehicle when his police escort leading a convoy of six vehicles decided on his own “to ignore what has long been a standard border protection measure prescribed

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NCRPO orders Taguig police chief to clarify implementation of quarantine

June 7, 2020

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Sunday directed Taguig City’s chief of police to coordinate with the local government unit after a mother living in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) complained that cops were harassing them for bringing their

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COVID-19 deaths breach 1,000 mark

June 7, 2020

The number of patients who succumbed to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has breached the 1,000 mark, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Sunday. In its latest bulletin, DOH said nine new fatalities were recorded, bringing the total to 1,003

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PNP seeks DOH help for independent probe on police doctor’s death

June 7, 2020

Following the death of a police doctor due to toxic inhalation, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has tapped the assistance of the Department of Health (DOH) for an independent investigation. PNP Chief  General Archie Francisco Gamboa on Sunday said Police

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Palace appeals to private firms: provide shuttles to employees

June 7, 2020

Malacanang on Sunday reiterated to the private sector to provide shuttle services to their employees as workers are having a hard time reporting for work due to limited number of public transportation under the general community quarantine (GCQ). In a

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