Duterte inks law extending availability of funds under Bayanihan 2

January 6, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the bill extending the availability of appropriations under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2. Malacanang released on Wednesday a copy of Republic Act No. 11519, which Duterte approved on

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IATF forms TWG to monitor, recommend response related to COVID-19 variants

January 6, 2021

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has created a Technical Working Group on COVID-19 Variants headed by Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the

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DND condoles with family of MMDA chairman Lim

January 6, 2021

The defense department expressed sympathy to the family of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Lim who passed away on Wednesday morning. “The Department of National Defense condoles with the family and loved ones of MMDA Chair General Danilo

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MMDA chair Danilo Lim dies at 65

January 6, 2021

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Danilo Lim passed away Wednesday morning. He was 65. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement as he expressed the Palace’s deep condolences to Lim’s family. Lim died before 8 a.m. Roque did not mention

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Duterte backs COVID-19 saliva test

January 6, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed support to test coronavirus disease using saliva. Quoting Senator Richard Gordon, also the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, Duterte, in a televised message on Monday night, said that saliva test is also accurate. “Gordon

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Sinas warns suspects in Dacera to surrender in 72 hours

January 6, 2021

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday night warned the remaining suspects on the death of 23-year-old flight attendant Christine Dacera to surrender within 72 hours. In a statement, General Debold Sinas made the ultimatum. “This is

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Duterte inks 4 new laws, including expeditious processing of gov’t permits in times of national emergency

January 5, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law four bills, including the expeditious processing of government permits in times of national emergency. The newly-inked laws include Republic Act No. 115171 or An Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and

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Duterte meets Misuari in Davao

January 5, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte met Moro National Liberation Front founder Nur Misuari in Davao City on Monday. The Presidential Photographers Division released copies of photos of Duterte and Misuari meeting held at the Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City. Presidential

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