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OFWs bound for China, Hong Kong, Macau not yet allowed to return to their work – BI

February 3, 2020

Overseas Filipino workers who are just vacationing in the country would not be allowed to immediately return to their work in China, Hong Kong or Macau as part of the measure to prevent the spread of deadly novel coronavirus. In

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300 foreigners mostly Chinese await repatriation, BI says

February 3, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration said on Monday about 300 foreigners, mostly Chinese, have been stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and awaiting repatriation. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Immigration Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the immigration bureau is coordinating

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PNP awards five personnel for achievements in police operations

February 3, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday awarded five PNP personnel for their achievements during different police operations. During PNP’s flag raising ceremony at Camp Crame, Police Brigadier General Rwin Pagkalinawan, Police Corporal Jesson Gutual, Police Major Genevieve Julian, and

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PNP ready to deploy special unit to help DOH

February 3, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Monday said they are ready to deploy 105 CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives)- trained personnel to help the Department of Health (DOH) especially on the repatriation of Filipinos from

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PCG rescues 15 persons in fire at Sulu pier

February 3, 2020

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel rescued 15 individuals trapped in a fire at a pier in Sulu on Monday morning. In a report, the PCG Station in Sulu did not say what caused the fire but they confirmed it

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Thai woman arrested for allegedly carrying P28 million worth of illegal drugs at NAIA 3

February 3, 2020

Operatives from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG) confiscated alleged P28 million worth of illegal drugs from a female Thai suspect at NAIA Terminal 3 early Monday morning. PDEA Regional Office-NCR Director III Joel Plaza

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Manila commemorates 75th anniversary of liberation from Japan

February 3, 2020

The Manila City government on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the battle and liberation of the nation’s capital during World War II.  Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan led the ceremony.

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PNP considering ”temporary lockdown” on training facilities due to coronavirus

February 3, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said they are considering a “temporary lockdown” on all training facilities after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed victims of 2019 NCov (novel coronavirus) in the country. “The PNP is seriously considering the

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