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NCRPO warns violators of community quarantine will be arrested

March 13, 2020

The chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday warned those who will be unruly violators when community quarantine takes effect on March 15 may face arrest. In a press briefing in Quezon City, Police Major General

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IMT, ceasefire mechanisms keep Bangsamoro peace process on track

March 13, 2020

The Government of the Philippines (GPH)- Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Peace Implementing Panels recognized the valuable contribution of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) Mindanao Batch 14 to the Bangsamoro peace process as the peacekeeping force completes its year-long tour

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We have enough food, don’t panic: Agri chief

March 13, 2020

Agriculture Secretary William Dar called on the public not to panic as he assures sufficient food amid the implementation of “community quarantine” in Metro Manila because of the threat of 2019 coronavirus disease. “We call on the general public to

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Lopez: Customers not always right; advises couple to lessen wedding guests amid state of public health emergency

March 13, 2020

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said on Friday a customer is not always right amid the panic-buying, particularly on hygiene products, such as alcohol, by some consumers. This as the Department of Trade and Industry chief also called on couples who

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Foreigners from countries with COVID-19 asked to follow “strict quarantine restrictions”

March 13, 2020

Malacanang reminded on Friday foreigners coming from countries with localized coronavirus disease transmissions to follow the “strict quarantine restrictions.” In a press briefing in Malacanang, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said  further details on the policy for international travelers would be

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Manila archdiocese cancels all masses until March 20

March 13, 2020

With the Philippine government raising Code Red sub-level 2 due to the  Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Archdiocese of Manila Friday ordered the cancellation of all masses until March 20. In his Pastoral Letter, Manila Archdiocese Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick

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Año says employees living outside Metro Manila need to show ID to work in metropolis

March 13, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said employees who are living outside Metro Manila but working inside the metropolis will just need to present an identification card to be allowed entry after President Rodrigo Duterte imposed community quarantine which bans entry and

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Filipina diplomat in New York tests positive for COVID-19: DFA

March 13, 2020

A young woman diplomat with the Philippine Mission to the United Nations in New York has tested positive for the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.  In his twitter account, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin

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