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PNP taps Highway Patrol Group to make sure cargoes are delivered

April 3, 2020

The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (JTF CV Shield) on Friday said they tapped the Philippine National Police (PNP)- Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in securing cargoes travelling along major thoroughfares in Luzon where the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is

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Alleged NPA killed in Zamboanga Sibugay clash with military

April 3, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) was killed after armed men attacked government troops in Zamboanga Sibugay last Wednesday, a military spokesman said Friday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said based on initial report the troops of

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Philippine death toll due to COVID-19 up to 107

April 2, 2020

The Philippine death toll due to coronavirus disease has breached 100 level as more confirmed cases have been reported, the Department of Health said. As of 4pm Thursday, the number of those who died rose to 107 from the 96

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Duque says Philippines joining WHO global drive for COVID-19 cure

April 2, 2020

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Thursday that the Philippines will be joining the global effort to find a cure for COVID-19. In a press briefing, Duque said the Philippines will be participating in the World Health Organization (WHO) initiative

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Duterte not confined in hospital – Palace

April 2, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is not confined in a hospital in San Juan City amid the spread of coronavirus disease, a Palace official said on Thursday. “We have been informed that a false news starting to spread in the social media

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OCD says no truth to reports it is getting medical supplies of hospitals

April 2, 2020

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) denied a report that its personnel were raiding hospitals to confiscate their supply and equipment. “There are fake news spreading that some hospitals were raided by government specifically OCD to confiscate their supplies and

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Imposition of martial law as an option amid COVID-19 crisis not discussed, Nograles says

April 2, 2020

The imposition of martial law amid the coronavirus disease pandemic was not discussed in the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, an official said on Thursday. The concern about martial law declaration was raised during the

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PNP denies alleged raid on hospitals to get PPEs

April 2, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday denied that the government raided hospitals to confiscate their personal protective equipment (PPEs), saying reports circulating on social media are “fake news”. “That is not true,” said PNP deputy chief for operations Police

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