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Duque says new COVID-19 cases have almost plateaued”

April 22, 2020

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday new coronavirus disease  2019COVID-19) cases ” have almost plateaued”. “We have almost plateaued. However, we have yet to reach the stage of flattening the curve to the extent that we would have wanted

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Two soldiers killed in clash with alleged NPAs in Aurora

April 22, 2020

Two soldiers were killed while three others were wounded in a one-hour clash with alleged New People’s Army (NPA) members in Aurora province on Tuesday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said the fire fight happened at the vicinity of

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4.2 magnitude quake hits Mabini, Batangas

April 22, 2020

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Mabini, Batangas on Wednesday morning. The epicenter of the tremor was recorded at three kilometers northwest of Mabini,  around 10:36 am, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The earthquake which is volcanic

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PNP chief says facing charges comes with the job

April 22, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said facing charges comes with their job. Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa made the statement following the incident at the Pacific Plaza Towers at Bonifacio Global City  where the building

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BJMP to establish two COVID-19 isolation centers in Pampanga, Quezon

April 22, 2020

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penolgy (BJMP) will establish two COVID-19 isolation center in Pampanga and Quezon provinces. This was announced by Jail Chief Insp. Xavier Solda, BJMP spokesman, in a virtual public briefing on Wednesday. “We will add

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Pasig mayor says no problem if military helps in strict ECQ enforcement

April 22, 2020

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said on Wednesday he did not see any problem seeking the help of the military to ensure that the enhanced community quarantine is properly implemented. However, Sotto said the public should be “careful” in using

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Rapid test kits, protective equipment to screen arriving OFWs donated

April 22, 2020

Authorities received rapid test kits and other protective equipment to allow medical frontliners to screen arriving overseas Filipino workers  if they show symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Tuesday. Arsenio Andolong, Department of National Defense public affairs service

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QC cops arrest two for violating liquor ban

April 22, 2020

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Tuesday arrested two persons for violating the liquor ban. Police Brigadier General Ronnie Montejo, QCPD director, said suspects Joseph Christian Elanga, 29, and Patrick Velasco, 21, were arrested at a checkpoint at NLEX

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