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DOH saddened as more healthcare workers positive for COVID-19

May 1, 2020

More healthcare workers are testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On Friday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said there are  a total of 1,694 healthcare workers out of the 8,772 COVID-19 cases in the country, or 19.3 percent.

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QC cops want to transfer woman under custody after being COVID-19 positive

May 1, 2020

The director of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Friday requested the city to approve the transfer of a woman under custody who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to a quarantine facility. Police Brigadier General Ronnie Montejo said the

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AFP says 10 rebels killed since gov’t ends ceasefire with communists two weeks ago

May 1, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recorded 10 rebels killed and seven apprehended during military operations since the government’s ceasefire against the communists was lifted more than two weeks ago. This was disclosed by AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in

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More LGUs ask to remain under ECQ – Roque

May 1, 2020

Malacañang said on Friday that some local government units, such as Zamboanga City and Legazpi City, have been requesting they be covered by the enhanced community quarantine to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease. In the “Laging Handa” press

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Police arrest militants who staged rallies in Marikina and Rizal

May 1, 2020

The Philippine National Police arrested some members of militant groups who staged allegedly illegal activities in Marikina and Rizal where the enhanced community quarantine is still in place. In a statement, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said the incidents were

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Soldiers overrun alleged NPA camp in Occidental Mindoro

May 1, 2020

Army soldiers overran an alleged New People’s Army (NPA) camp in Occidental Mindoro on Thursday. Capt. Jayrald Ternio,  public affairs chief of the 2nd Infantry Division, said the NPA encampment was located at Brgy Manoot of Rizal town. Ternio said

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Three alleged NPAs killed in clash with gov’t forces in Negros Oriental

May 1, 2020

Three alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed while one soldier was wounded in a 30-minute firefight with security forces in Negros Oriental  Thursday afternoon. In a report, the Army’s 303rd Brigade said elements of 94th Infantry

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POGOs now allowed to operate but need BIR, Pagcor clearance first – Palace

May 1, 2020

Malacañang said on Friday that Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators ( POGOs) are allowed to resume their operation with ”30 percent work capacity”provided they have clearance from  concerned government agencies. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said POGOs are classified as business process

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