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Gov’t eyes 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day during Luzon-wide ECQ

April 7, 2020

The Philippine government is eyeing to increase tests for coronavirus disease up to 10,000 per day, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases said on Tuesday. In a virtual press briefing, Nograles said during the period

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Alleged NPA killed in encounter with troops in Davao de Oro

April 7, 2020

An alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA)) was killed while two high-powered firearms were recovered by government troops following a 15-minute clash in Davao de Oro on Tuesday. 2nd Lt. Kim Carlos, civil-military operations officer of the  71st

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COVID-19 cases reach 3,764: DOH

April 7, 2020

The Department of Health ( DOH) said Tuesday reported 104 news cases of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to reach a total of 3,764. There were 14 deaths, bringing the total to 177. Recoveries reached 11, the highest in recent

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Año says Duterte approves P30b for grant to cities, municipalities vs COVID-19

April 7, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said the Office of the President has approved the release of P30.824-billion “Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities” to boost their capacities to respond to the needs of their constituents amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

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Philhealth adopts new COVID-19 case rate package starting April 15

April 7, 2020

Individuals to be admitted in hospitals and medical facilities due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will be using the new case rate package of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.(PhilHealth) starting April 15. In a televised press briefing, PhilHealth President

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Works in 13 rail projects, including MRT-3, to resume despite Luzon-wide lockdown

April 7, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has allowed the Department of Transportation to resume the works for the 13 rail projects, including the repair of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3. IATF Spokesperson and Cabinet

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PNP personnel positive for COVID-19 now 22

April 7, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said three more  personnel tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019  (COVID-19) bringing the total number of infected persons to 22. The new cases were male, two aged 44 years old and one

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87 Filipinos from Malaysia finish quarantine in Basilan island

April 7, 2020

A total of 87 Filipinos from Malaysia returned to their homes after they finished the 21-day quarantine in Sibakel Island, Basilan on Monday. Major. Arvin Encinas, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Mindanao Command spokesman, said the safe transport

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