Lorenzana leads 124th anniversary of Rizal’s martyrdom

December 30, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana led the commemoration ceremony for the 124th anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal  in Manila on Monday. Aside from Lorenzana, who is the official representative of President Rodrigo Duterte, the event was

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DOH says firework related injuries 76% lower than 2019

December 30, 2020

With one day before New Year’s Eve, the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said the number of firework related injuries this year is 76 percent lower compared to 2019. DOH has recorded 14 cases since December 21.  “This is

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Military supports Sulu’s temporary lockdown

December 30, 2020

The military supports the temporary lockdown that will be imposed by the local government unit in Sulu next year amid the threat of the new strain of the coronavirus disease detected in Sabah. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of

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Nine suspected CPP-NPA members die as search warrants being served

December 30, 2020

Nine suspected members of the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) died as authorities were serving a search warrant in Capiz and Iloilo. Western Visayas police chief Brig. Gen Rolando Miranda said operatives conducted a simultaneous service

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Sulu to be placed under lockdown on Jan. 4-17 amid new COVID-19 strain in Sabah

December 30, 2020

Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan said on Wednesday that the island province will be placed under a lockdown for two weeks starting January 4 amid the new strain of coronavirus disease in nearby Sabah. In the televised “Laging Handa” press briefing,

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PNP looking for person behind fake social media account of Sinas

December 30, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) is  hunting the person using the name oaf PNP chief General Debold Sinas to malign the organization. Sinas said a social media account with his name is engaged in estafa and swindling activities.

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Police staff sergeant shot dead in front of Cavite home

December 30, 2020

Three men shot a police staff sergeant in front of his home in Dasmariñas City, Cavite last December 28. A report from Calabarzon police identified the victim as Roseman Batao, who was assigned in Tiaong Municipal Police Station. Batao was

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Lorenzana will not allow COVID-19 vaccine to soldiers unless FDA approved

December 30, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana will not allow COVID-19 vaccination to soldiers unless the vaccine is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). During an ambush interview at the commemoration of Rizal Day in Luneta Wednesday, Lorenzana stressed the importance

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