AFP welcomes communists’ ceasefire which starts Thursday

March 25, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the communist group’s declaration of nationwide ceasefire that will start on Thursday. “Any call for a ceasefire is a welcome development…so any action towards the attainment of lasting peace is welcomed, including

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Duterte renews call to people to stay at home as gov’t to supply their needs

March 25, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his call to the people to stay at home and follow the enhanced community quarantine being implemented by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease. In a taped televised public message on

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PAL cancels remaining international flights temporarily from March 26 to April 14

March 24, 2020

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Tuesday all remaining international flights will be suspended temporarily, starting  March 26, 2020 until  April 14 2020. All domestic flights had ceased as of March 17, 2020. PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said after careful consideration, the

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AFP backs UN call for global ceasefire as COVID-19 rages

March 24, 2020

  The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) supports the United Nations secretary general’s call for global ceasefire amid the spread of the coronavirus disease in different parts of the world. “We could not agree more with the UN SecGen’s

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Test kits better be used for severely ill people to identify potential other COVID-19 carriers – WHO

March 24, 2020

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that test kits, which are limited in the Philippines, could be better used by patients with severe symptoms. In the “Laging Handa” press briefing, Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO representative in the Philippines, said coronavirus

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COVID-19 cases climb to 552 after 90 incidents reported

March 24, 2020

Ninety new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported Tuesday, bringing total cases in the Philippines to 552, the Department of Health (DOH). Two have died, bringing the total to 35. while two patients recovered, putting the total at

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NCRPO says Manila cop is first COVID-19 patient

March 24, 2020

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday confirmed their first case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Police Major General Debold Sinas, the NCR director, said the patient was assigned in a station of the Manila Police District.  “He

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AFP chief on quarantine as officer, wife positive for COVID-19

March 24, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. placed himself under home quarantine after a military officer and his spouse tested positive for 2019 coronavirus disease ( COVID-19). “Home quarantine. Working from quarters,” said Santos.

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