Ano orders Candaba officials, police to investigate unauthorized duathlon

December 11, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano has directed the local government of Candaba, Pampanga and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate a duathlon held last December 6. In a statement, Interior Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said Ano ordered  an investigation

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Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna to outgoing Korean ambassador

December 11, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Ambassador Han Dong-man, outgoing ambassador of the Republic of Korea, and conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Gold Distinction for his “excellent diplomatic work”. Han made the farewell call on

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LGUs urged to issue ordinance banning karaoke during Christmas

December 11, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) to issue an ordinance banning the use of karaoke, especially on public or open areas. During Laging Handa public briefing, Interior Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan

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AFP urges public to support gov’t effort vs violence as it marks Human Rights Day

December 10, 2020

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) called on the public to support the government’s effort against violence and radicalization as part of the observance of Human Rights Day. “The Armed Forces of the Philippines joins every Filipino worldwide in

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Roque says COVID-19 testing has always been gov’t priority

December 10, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said COVID-19 testing has been the priority of the Duterte administration since the start of the pandemic. “Regardless when the President (Rodrigo Duterte) actually realized the importance of testing… It has always been our

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Human rights defenders always urge gov’t to improve compliance with law: Roque

December 10, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said it is the job of human rights defenders to call the attention of the government to improve their level of compliance with the law. Roque made the statement after former chairperson of Commission

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Duterte sets Cabinet meeting on Dec. 14

December 10, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to have his Cabinet meeting on December 14, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Thursday. “I was given notice that there might be another cabinet meeting this coming Monday,” Roque said in a press briefing.

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Roque says need to balance public, private sectors interest in toll case

December 10, 2020

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said there is a need to balance the interest of public and private sectors as it may affect future investors. Roque made the statement after Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian on Monday suspended the

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