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PNP solved 53 of 104 cases of attacks vs health workers

May 1, 2020

Around 100 complaints of harassment and discrimination towards health workers were received by the Philippine National Police ( PNP), according to Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar on Friday. Based on PNP’s data, a total of 104 cases of attacks and

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Religious, work gatherings not allowed anymore under GCQ, says Palace

May 1, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases  withdrew its earlier decision to allow religious and work gatherings in areas in the country under the general community quarantine. In the “Laging Handa” press briefing Friday, Presidential Spokesperson

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Police put on full alert as communists end ceasefire: Año

May 1, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday directed all Philippine National Police (PNP) stations nationwide to be on full alert after the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) ended its ceasefire  against government troops Thursday. Año also

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DILG to take lead in implementing program for frontline uniformed personnel

May 1, 2020

In observance of Labor Day, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said they will take the lead in implementing the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) for uniformed personnel who are frontliners during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. DLIG

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Año orders creation of OFW desks

May 1, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday ordered the creation of OFW desks to assist returning repatriates amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. Based on DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2020-075, Año directed all regional directors and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of

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Alleged gun-for-hire nabbed in Lanao del Norte

May 1, 2020

Authorities arrested a gun-for-hire suspect in a joint law enforcement operation in Lanao del Norte on Thursday. Maj. Arvin Encinas, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said arrested was Halid Ameril. Encinas said Ameril was flagged

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Alleged member of lawless group killed

May 1, 2020

An alleged member of an armed lawless group was killed in an encounter with government troops in Sultan Kudarat on Thursday morning,  a regional military spokesman said. The fatality was not identified, said Maj. Arvin Encinas of the Western Mindanao

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On Labor Day: Duterte renews govt’s commitment to uphold dignity of labor

May 1, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has reaffirmed the government’s commitment in upholding the dignity of labor as he urged the business sector to do its share. The Chief Executive issued the statement as he extended his warmest greetings to all the Filipino

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