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Locsin says Filipino nurses must return to their jobs abroad

April 11, 2020

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr on Friday said banning health care workers from going back abroad to attend to their jobs violates the Constitution. Locsin made the statement after receiving reports that some nurses going back to the United Kingdom

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New COVID-19 cases near 4,500; DOH announces new patient classification

April 11, 2020

More than 200 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases were reported by the Department of Health (DOH) Saturday to bring the total to 4,428. DOH said 233 new cases were reported. Twenty-six new COVID-19 fatalities were announced, bringing the totalto

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LGUs must tap police, military to help people in far-flung areas

April 11, 2020

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged local government units to coordinate with the police and military if they will distribute assistance to island cities, municipalities and barangays. In a TV interview late Friday, Social Welfare Secretary Rolando

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Two alleged NPA supporters arrested in Masbate

April 11, 2020

Two alleged supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) were arrested following an encounter with the military in Masbate province on Good Friday. Capt. John Paul Belleza, spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division, said the clash occurred at the vicinity

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Panelo tells de Lima to read Duterte’s message on possible sale of state assets

April 11, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Saturday told detained Senator Leila de Lima to remain silent if she cannot help the government in its efforts to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  Panelo made the statement after De Lima questioned President Rodrigo

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Quarantine curfew violators top 100,000: PNP

April 11, 2020

The number of curfew violators apprehended during the enhanced community quarantine has surpassed the 100,000 mark, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Police data Saturday said PNP deputy chief for operations Lieutenant Guillermo Eleazar disclosed 101, 974 persons were

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Four arrested for allegedly selling overpriced thermal scanners in Pasig

April 11, 2020

Authorities on Friday arrested four suspects, including two Chinese, for selling allegedly overpriced thermal scanners. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said police units and the Department of Trade and Industry conducted an entrapment operation around 2 pm at

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Alleged NPAs grab relief goods for Eastern Samar barangay: Army

April 11, 2020

Alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) grabbed relief goods meant for a community in Eastern Samar last Tuesday, a military spokesman reported on Saturday. Capt. Reynaldo Aragones Jr., spokesman of the 8th Infantry Division, said around 30 armed

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