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PNP preparing strategy on implementing GCQ in some areas

April 27, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said they are preparing a strategy on implementing the general community quarantine (GCQ) as some areas in Luzon will still be under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on May 1.

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Philippine COVID-19 cases up to 7,579 with 862 recoveries, 501 deaths – DOH

April 26, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said the number of positive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country has risen to 7,579 with deaths breaching the 500 mark. In a virtual presser, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire said as

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Palace defends Chinese Embassy for its “Iisang Dagat” music video

April 26, 2020

Malacañang on Sunday defended the Chinese Embassy for a highly disliked music video that it created on the supposed cooperation of the two countries amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Chinese

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DILG reminds donors to secure first permit from LGUs before holding relief efforts

April 26, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Saturday reminded the public to seek a certification from the local government units (LGU) first before conducting relief efforts or donations in areas under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). “Because based

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Death of ex-soldier at quarantine checkpoint won’t affect APF-PNP working ties – Official

April 26, 2020

The Philippine Army on Sunday said the working relationship of the military and police in enforcing the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) will not be affected after a former soldier was shot by a cop in Quezon City last week. In

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Military records 37 attacks from Reds, Abu Sayyaf since ECQ

April 26, 2020

The Philippine Army on Sunday said it has recorded 37 attacks from the New People’s Army (NPA) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) since the start of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). “Since the start of ECQ, more or less 37

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Quarantine violators cut by half after deployment of SAF, soldiers

April 26, 2020

The number of violators of the quarantine measures has been reduced by almost half after the deployment of commandos of the Special Action Force (SAF) and soldiers in areas tagged as hotspots for Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) violations, the Joint

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OFW undergoing quarantine in Pasay hotel found dead

April 26, 2020

An overseas Filipino worker undergoing a 14-day quarantine was found dead at a hotel in Pasay City on Sunday morning. According to Southern Police District (SPD), a fellow OFW discovered the victim hanging at the stairs of the hotel at

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