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PNP reports stranded commuters in Metro Manila, but ”generally peaceful”

June 1, 2020

Despite of reports of stranded commuters in Metro Manila on the first day of general community quarantine (GCQ), the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said situation in the country was “generally peaceful and orderly”. “Day one of the GCQ

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Philippine contact tracing at 96%; 76% in NCR, says Año

June 1, 2020

The government’s capability to conduct contact tracing of possible individuals infected with coronavirus disease is at 96 percent nationwide, while 76 percent in Metro Manila, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said on Monday. “In our contact

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LTFRB holds meeting to launch two city bus routes

June 1, 2020

LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board) Chairman Martin Delgra III is setting a coordination meeting with I-ACT (Interagency Council for Traffic), MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority) and bus operators to launch two city bus routes, effective tomorrow. The following

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AFP sends 48 trucks, buses to augment public transport

June 1, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dispatched trucks and buses to augment  public transportation in Metro Manila. “This morning the Armed Forces dispatched 48 trucks and buses to MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority),” he

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DOH reports 522 new COVID-19 cases, total at 18,638

June 1, 2020

Over 500 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were reported by the Department of Health Monday. In its latest report, the DOH said 552 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday  as of 4 pm. This brings the country’s total to

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PNP to file cases against more than 1,000 unqualified pensioners

June 1, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday warned that they will file cases against more than 1,000 unqualified pensioners who continuously claim  from the PNP Pension Fund. “More than 1,000 unqualified pensioners continuously claim from the Philippine

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At least 6,800 COVID-19 tests still to be validated – DOH

June 1, 2020

The Department of Health has around 6,800 coronavirus disease test backlogs that need to be validated in the coming days in order to get a complete picture of cases in the country. In a virtual press briefing in Malacañang, Health

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Duterte to certify as urgent anti-terror bill: Lorenzana

June 1, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said President Rodrigo Duterte will certify as urgent a bill that would toughen up the law against terrorism in the country. “It is not signed yet but the Palace intends to have it certified by the

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