Alleged Abu Sayyaf killed in clash with military in Sulu

April 29, 2020

An alleged member of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed while a soldier was wounded in a clash in Sulu on Tuesday morning. Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu, said  troops of the 41st Infantry

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PNP says COVID-19 cases among personnel reach 89

April 29, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said the number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases among their personnel is now at 89. In a statement, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said they will continue to uphold strict quarantine measures,

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Cop arrested for not turning in seized motorbike in Marikina

April 29, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Integrity and Monitoring Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) arrested a member of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) after he was caught  using a seized motorcycle in Marikina City last Tuesday. Police

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Nearly 8,000 Filipinos infected with COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Nearly 8,000 have been infected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),  the Department of Health ( DOH) said Tuesday. There are  7,958 reported COVID-19 after 181 new cases were announced. And 16.8 percent of the total are health care workers,

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Senators file bill deferring opening of classes to September

April 29, 2020

Senate President Vicente Sotto III filed a bill seeking to defer the opening of classes from August to September this year or any month as may be determined by the President of the Philippines. Sotto said Senate Bill No. 1438

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DILG gives LGUs till Thursday to give cash assistance to poor families

April 29, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is giving the local government units until Thursday to complete distribution of the first tranche of cash assistance to low income families, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said  LGUs

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Palace says China not taking advantage of pandemic to push for South China Sea ambition

April 28, 2020

Malacañang expressed belief on Tuesday that China has not been taking advantage of the coronavirus disease in pushing for its ambitions in the South China Sea. This was contrary to the observation made by retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio

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PNP supports Lacson call for immigration officials to investigate foreigner in Dasmarinas Village case

April 28, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday expressed support with the call of Senator Panfilo Lacson for the Bureau of Immigration to conduct an investigation and possible deportation proceedings against the foreigner who tangled with police in Dasmarinas Village, Makati.

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