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DepEd says classes to open August 24

May 5, 2020

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday announced that the opening of classes in public and private elementary and high schools for the 2020-2021 school year will be on August 24. In Laging Handa virtual presser, Education Secretary Leonor Briones

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Alleged NPA leader surrenders in Zamboanga Sibugay

May 5, 2020

An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) team leader surrendered to government authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay on Monday. Major Arvin Encinas, Western Mindanao Command spokesman said Jonar Balase Penote surrendered to 44th Infantry Battalion in Lower Baluran, Imelda muncipality Monday afternoon.

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Duterte OKs placing of Albay, Zamboanga City under ECQ

May 5, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the inclusion of Albay province and Zamboanga City in the list of areas placed under the enhanced community quarantine until May 15. In the memorandum issued on May 2, Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, by

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Duterte orders temporary modification of rates of import duty on petroleum; proceeds to fund COVID-19 response

May 5, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order temporarily modifying the rates of import duty on crude petroleum oil and refined petroleum products under Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act. The proceeds would

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ABS-CBN’s provisional authority up to NTC, says Palace

May 4, 2020

The provisional authority in order for ABS-CBN Corp. to continue its operations is up to the National Telecommunications Commission, Malacanang said on Monday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said there is a law that grants the NTC

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Two soldiers killed in clash with BIFF in Maguindanao

May 4, 2020

Two soldiers were killed while another one was wounded in a 45-minute clash with the members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Figther (BIFF) in Maguindanao on Sunday night. Maj. Arvin Encinas, Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said troops of the 57th Infantry

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Palace distances itself from Jinggoy Estada’s alleged quarantine violation; reiterates call to avoid politicking

May 4, 2020

Malacañang distanced itself on Monday on the alleged violation of former Senator Jinggoy Estrada of the enhanced community quarantine being enforced in San Juan City. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it would be up to

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Palace hails appointment of Tagle as Cardinal-Bishop

May 4, 2020

Malacañang hailed on Monday the promotion of Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to the rank of Cardinal-Bishop. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace congratulates Tagle, whose promotion was the highest title of a Cardinal in the Catholic Church. “Your success,

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