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Former head of PNP anti-illegal drugs group named Central Visayas top cop

February 6, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Thursday named the former head of its anti-drug campaign as the new top cop of Central Visayas. In a statement,  PNP chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa named Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius

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PNP clarifies cases to be faced by people who post fake news on coronavirus

February 6, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday clarified the cases that may faced by people who spread fake news with regards to the 2019 novel coronavirus, its spokesman said. In a statement, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said they take

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AFP will control security outside quarantine center in Nueva Ecija

February 6, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to control security outside the drug rehabilitation center in Nueva Ecija which will be used as quarantine sites for Filipinos returning from China. Maj. Gen. Lenard Agustin, commander of the 7th Infantry Division,

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Three passengers on same flight as two Chinese show symptoms of 2019-nCov

February 6, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) on Thursday said three passengers on the same flight as the Chinese couple found positive of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) showed signs and symptoms of the respiratory infection. According

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Duterte directs reconstitution of National Quincentennial Committee

February 6, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the reconstitution and strengthening of a committee responsible in preparing for the quincentennial commemoration in the Philippines next year. Executive Order No. 103, which the President signed on January 28, said the National Quincentennial Committee

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Lorenzana says Philippines does not need VFA ”indefinitely”

February 6, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the Philippines does not need the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States “indefinitely”. “I think our long term interest is to be self-sufficient in defense. We should have at least a minimum deterent

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Duterte orders development of Mile Long property in Makati City

February 6, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the development of a two-hectare government-owned property located in the Makati City’s premier district. Administrative Order NO. 21, which Duterte signed on January 29, said the development of the Mile Long property, considering its location

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Alleged NPA leader killed in Butuan City fighting

February 6, 2020

ZAMBOANGA CITY – An alleged ranking New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in a shootout with joint military and police operatives in Butuan City, the military reported Thursday. Lt. Col Ezra Balagtey, public information officer of the Eastern Mindanao

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