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Police officer dies from COVID-19: PNP

April 3, 2020

A police officer died from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Thursday night, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. In a radio interview, PNP chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa confirmed the death but did not disclose any information about the

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PNP building cases vs group spreading fake news

April 3, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said they are building up cases against a group behind the most recent fake news in social media about an alleged raid in The Medical City confiscating their personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Police say no crimes committed in Cavite for first time

April 3, 2020

No crimes were recorded in Cavite province for the first time, the provincial police office said Friday. Colonel Marlon Santos, Cavite provincial director, said the no incidents were recorded during their one-day police operations Thursday but 20 suspects were arrested

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Two police generals in March chopper crash still unconscious: PNP

April 3, 2020

Two police generals who were involved in a helicopter crash last month remain unconscious, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday. In a radio interview, PNP chief General Archie Francisco Gamboa said Major Generals Jose Maria Victor Ramos and Mariel

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Due to quarantine, Filipinos top Wi-Fi use in Asia: report

April 3, 2020

Filipinos working from home during the enhanced community quarantine resulted in the highest use of Wi-Fi compared to its neighboring Asian countries, according to OpenSignal. In its email report Friday, the independent mobile analytics company said the time on Wi-Fi

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Philippines to conduct massive COVID-19 testing by April 14; PUMs, PUIs to be prioritized

April 3, 2020

The Philippine government is expected to start the massive testing for coronavirus disease by April 14, National Task Force Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said. In a virtual press briefing on Thursday night, Galvez said the testing would be

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Two accosted by Mandaluyong cops for riding motorbike

April 3, 2020

A doctor and a media person were accosted by Mandaluyong police last Thursday after they were found riding in one motorcycle which is prohibited during the enhanced community quarantine. In a report from Eastern Police District (EPD), Jose Lejano and

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BI further eases rules for departing aliens with approved visas

April 3, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is allowing foreigners with approved visa applications to leave the country even if said visas have not been implemented and stamped in their passports. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said he approved the easing

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