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Four drug suspects die as authorities seize P272m worth of alleged drugs in Taguig

December 21, 2020

Authorities seized P272 million worth of reported illegal drugs while four alleged drug suspects died in a shootout during a buy-bust operation in Taguig City early Monday morning. General Debold Sinas, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said two

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Palace says Duterte still trusts Duque after Pacquiao’s call to replace him

December 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte’s trust in Health Secretary Francisco Duque III remains, Malacanang said on Monday. In a televised press briefing in Davao City, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated that all members of the Cabinet serve at the pleasure of the

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Duterte won’t protect cop who killed mother, son in Tarlac, says Palace

December 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte would not protect a policeman who killed a mother and her son in an altercation in Paniqui, Tarlac, Malacanang said on Monday. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque condemned the murder of Sonya Gregorio

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Philippines seeks $325 million loan from ADB to finance COVID-19 vaccines

December 21, 2020

The Philippine government is requesting a $325-million loan from the Asian Development Bank to finance its purchase for the vaccines against the coronavirus disease, an official said on Monday. ADB Country Director for the Philippines Kelly Bird, in a televised

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At least eight die from ”Vicky”: NDRRMC

December 21, 2020

Eight people died due to Tropical Depression ”Vicky”, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday. NDRRMC deputy spokesman Mark Timbal said two victims died in Eastern Visayas,  one in Davao region and five in Caraga.

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Sinas directs IAS to resolve cop’s shooting case so he can be dismissed

December 21, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said he directed the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) to ensure a quick resolution of the case of the cop who shot a mother and son in Paniqui, Tarlac so he

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DA says crop damage from ”Vicky” reaches P10.5 million

December 21, 2020

The Department of Agriculture (DAR) said  Monday crop damage from Tropical Depression ”Vicky” reached P10.5 million. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said this does not include possible damage to agriculture in Cagayan where some areas were again hit by flooding caused

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Duterte OKs grant of P10,000 incentive to personnel under executive; urges other agencies to do the same

December 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has authorized the grant of as much as P10,000 as service recognition incentive to government employees for this year. Administrative Order No. 37, which Duterte signed on December 18, provides the grant of a one-time SRI at

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