Following Duterte order, PNP enforces ban on using vapes

November 20, 2019

Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order, the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday enforced a ban on use of vapes or e-cigarettes. In a statement, PNP spokesperson, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac said Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa, PNP’s officer-in-charge,

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PNP can only discuss ”confidential” data with Robredo but can’t give copy

November 20, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday said they can only discuss “classified and confidential” data to Vice President Leni Robredo but they cannot give her a copy. In a text message to reporters, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac,

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Drug suspect arrested in Zamboanga City

November 20, 2019

Authorities arrested a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga City on Tuesday night, a Philippine Air Force spokesman said Wednesday. Major Aristides Galang Jr., Philippine Air Force spokesman, said the arrested suspect as Robin Lacanares alias Gov. Galang

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Manila announces third round of polio vaccination

November 20, 2019

The local government of Manila announced third round of polio vaccine drive. According to Manila Health Department chief Arnold Pangan, the polio  vaccination drive will be on November 25 to December 7. It will be done in all barangays at

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Number of confirmed polio cases may rise to seven: DOH

November 20, 2019

The number of confirmed polio cases may rise to seven, the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH disclosed they are awaiting the laboratory tests of three suspected cases of polio. “If these cases are confirmed, we will have seven cases

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Duterte orders total ban of e-cigarette importation; to arrest people vaping in public

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on late Tuesday night an importation ban of e-cigarette or vaping materials and to arrest people vaping in public places. In a press conference, Duterte said he would later issue an executive order regarding the matter,

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Duterte admits not trusting Robredo

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte admitted on Tuesday night that he does not trust Vice President Leni Robredo, thus, he could not appoint her as a member of the Cabinet. In a press conference in Malacanang, the Chief Executive, however, said he

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Four soldiers dead in Samar vehicular accident

November 20, 2019

Four soldiers died while nine were wounded in a vehicular accident in Samar province. Maj. Bard Caesar Mazo, spokesman of the 8th Infantry Division, said based on initial report a Toyota Hilux and 10 wheeler truck collided at the Brgy

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