The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

”Vicky” causing floods in some areas in Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur: NDRRMC

December 18, 2020

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director Ricardo Jalad said the torrential rain brought by Tropial Depression ” Vicky” is causing floods in some areas of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur. “Torrential rains (Red rainfall)

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”Vicky” makes landfall in Davao Oriental

December 18, 2020

Tropical Depression “Vicky” maintained its strength even after making  landfall in Davao Oriental on Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 5pm bulletin, Pagasa said ”Vicky”  is traversing Monkayo, Davao de Oro with

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Lorenzana defends judge from Makabayan bloc’s accusations

December 18, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana defended Quezon City Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert amid the Makabayan bloc’s accusations that she allegedly issued “irregular warrants” against the militant groups. “The Department of National Defense gives its full support to Judge Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert in the

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Philippines allows re-entry of more foreigners subject to conditions

December 18, 2020

The Philippine government is allowing re-entry of more foreign nationals with valid and existing visas, subject to certain conditions, Malacanang said on Friday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for

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IATF tasks gov’t agencies to come up with consolidated advisory on proper wearing of face shields

December 18, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has ordered  concerned government agencies to issue a consolidated advisory to the public on proper wearing of face shields outside the residences. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement

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DILG aiming for no firecracker-related injuries

December 18, 2020

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday said the decrease of firecracker- related injuries during the last three years show that Filipinos can celebrate the holidays without compromising the tradition especially that the country is facing threats

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LGUs asked to defer deadlines for fees collection, provide other regulatory relief for small businesses

December 18, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has urged local government units to move deadlines in the payment of fees by the micro, small, and medium business establishments which were adversely affected by the restrictions imposed

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Man accused of kidnapping, killings in Zamboanga Sibugay dies resisting arrest

December 18, 2020

One of Zamboanga Sibugay’s most wanted persons died as he resisted arrest while military and police forces were serving an arrest warrant  on Thursday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command chief, said  troops from the 44th Infantry Battalion

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