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Pasig preparing financial aid to vendors, public transport drivers

March 23, 2020

Pasig City on Monday said they are preparing for  financial aid they will give to vendors and public transportation drivers who lost their livelihood due to the enhanced community quarantine being implemented to prevent the spread of 2019 coronavirus disease

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CIDG nabs 30 for selling overpriced alcohol, medical supplies

March 23, 2020

The Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Sunday said they arrested around 30 people and confiscated over P13 million worth of medical supplies in separate operations against hoarders and profiteers amid COVID-19 crisis. CIDG said it

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House approves bill giving Duterte means to combat COVID-19 on committee level

March 23, 2020

The House of Representatives on Monday morning approved on the committee level the House Bill 6616 or “An Act to Declare the Existence of a National Emergency Arising from the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Situation.” The House Committee of the Whole

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At least 500 arrested in Cavite weekend anti-crime drive

March 23, 2020

Around 500 people were arrested for violating the provincial ordinance on community quarantine in Cavite during their overnight anti-criminality drive. Cavite Police Director, Colonel Marlon Santos said from March 22 to 23, they recorded a total of 508 persons violating

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Navy deploys boats to enforce quarantine in Manila Bay

March 23, 2020

The Philippine Navy (PN) deployed boats to patrol entry and exit point of Manila Bay in support to the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine against the 2019 coronavirus disease ( COVID-19). Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, Philippine Navy spokesperson,

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NY Court dismisses RICO claims by Bangaldesh Bank vs Solaire, RCBC and others

March 23, 2020

A New York court dismissed Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act claims filed by the Bangladesh Bank against Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., individuals and Philippine firms last March 20. This was announced Monday by Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the parent

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Gov’t officials call as “fake news” supposed nationwide lockdown, including closure of wet markets

March 23, 2020

Government officials denied on Sunday that Malacanang would implement a nationwide lockdown, including closure of wet markets, to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. A supposed proclamation circulated on the social media sites, stating that the Palace would declare the

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Duterte not asking Congress for emergency powers amid COVID-19 pandemic – Panelo

March 22, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is not seeking additional powers from Congress to address issues related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, his spokesman said on Sunday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who is also the chief presidential legal counsel, made the

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