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17 Metro Manila mayors ”unanimously” agree to recommend GCQ

May 27, 2020

The 17 mayors of Metro Manila Council (MMC) on Tuesday “unanimously” agreed to recommend placing the region to general community quarantine (GCQ) once the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) lapses on May 31. According to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

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PCG frontliner dies, six injured in vehicular accident in Batangas

May 27, 2020

A frontline personnel of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) died while six  were injured in a vehicular accident in Batangas on Tuesday. According to PCG, the incident happened along  STAR Tollway in Ibaan around 2:43 pm. Based on initial report, the

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Duterte names new PDEA chief; Aaron Aquino moves to CIAC

May 27, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Wilkins  Villanueva as the new chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Villanueva, who was the PDEA chief in Northern Mindanao, replaced Aaron Aquino, who has been appointed as member of

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Duterte orders probe vs couple for COVID-19 testing machines; clears alleged overpriced PPE

May 27, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into a couple allegedly involved in profiteering and hoarding of coronavirus disease testing machines that were supplied to the Department of Health. In a televised message on Monday night, Duterte, at the same

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Duterte tells Duque “not too touchy” on criticisms

May 26, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Health Secretary “not to be too touchy” on the criticisms hurled against him. Duterte made the statement during his televised message on Monday night during his meeting with some members of his Cabinet, including Duque.

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Duterte names his adviser Jacinto as DICT undersecretary

May 26, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed businessman Ramon  Jacinto as undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Malacañang said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Jacinto was named at DICT on May 22 and his

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Duterte to LGUs: Only national gov’t can impose travel restrictions

May 26, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said  only the national government could impose restrictions for the national interest amid opposition by some local government units on the entry of returning Filipinos in their respective areas. In a televised message on Monday night, Duterte

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Gloria to assume reins of WesCom Thursday

May 26, 2020

Lt. General Erickson Gloria will assume as the Western Command (WesCom) within the week. This was announced by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr. as Gloria relinquished his post as the deputy

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