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Año urge Filipinos to pray for those infected by COVID-19

April 10, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday urged Filipinos to reflect and pray for those who are infected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as the country observes the Holy Week. In a statement, Año said the Department of the Interior and

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Philippine GDP may hit “zero or minus one percent” due to coronavirus – Finance chief

April 10, 2020

The Philippine economy could grow “zero or minus one percent” due to the coronavirus disease crisis, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said. Dominguez admitted that due to the virus, which prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to place the whole of Luzon,

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Leyte cop killer nabbed in Baguio

April 10, 2020

BAGUIO CITY  – A construction worker from Leyte who allegedly killed a cop was arrested in  Baguio City on Wednesday. Leonilo Medalla, a native of Carigara, Leyte, was cornered by Baguio policemen  at Justice Village. This left Col. Allan Rae

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Young Army officer dies before COVID-19 test released

April 10, 2020

A young military officer in Bulacan died before his test for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) came out , the spokesman of the Philippine Army said Thursday. Col. Ramon Zagala said  2Lt. Vince Magbanua, platoon leader of the Weapons Company

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Seven BIFF members surrender to military in Maguindanao

April 10, 2020

Seven members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under Bungos Faction yielded at the headquarters of the 7th Infantry (Tapat) Battalion in Barangay Midtimbang, Datu Angal Midtimbang, Maguindanao on April 6. “This is a significant development in our campaign

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Duterte issues EO for social benefits for killed, wounded soldiers, cops, other uniformed personnel

April 10, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order institutionalizing the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program for the slain or wounded soldiers, policemen, and other uniformed personnel during a legitimate action or operation. EO 110, which Duterte signed on April 7, said

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Palace defends Duterte for initially downplaying COVID-19

April 8, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte did not downplay the impact of the coronavirus disease in the beginning of the health crisis, Malacanang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after criticisms against Duterte, who claimed during his latest televised

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252 health care workers affected by COVID-19: DOH

April 8, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) said in a press briefing Wednesday 252 health care workers have been infected with COVID-19. Out of the total, twelve health professionals have died from COVID-19, said Beverly Ho, special assistance to Health Secretary Francisco

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