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Kill drug suspects if your lives at stake, Duterte tells law enforcers

December 3, 2020

By Ella Dionisio President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday told law enforcers to do their job in accordance with the law and only kill drug suspects if their lives are at stake. “Do not kill intentionally or… that is murder but if

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Palace reiterates up to Congress if Bangsamoro transition to be extended

December 3, 2020

Malacanang reiterated on Thursday it is up to Congress if the Bangsamoro transition period would be extended by three more years. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s statement came after Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi hit the call to prolong the transition

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DOH reports 1,061 new COVID-19 cases

December 3, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,061 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, bringing total cases to 435, 413 on Thursday. Active cases reached 27, 642 of which 85.2 percent are mild. Asymptomatic cases account for 6.9 percent, with five percent

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Palace asks DSWD to protect welfare of one-month old child of arrested peasant organizer

December 3, 2020

Malacanang called on Thursday the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to make sure that the welfare of a one-month old child of an arrested peasant organizer is protected. According to Anakpawis, Amanda Lacaba Echanis, daughter of slain National

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Duterte “gives lot of weight” on military recommendation not to declare Christmas truce with Reds – Palace

December 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is putting much weight on whatever recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially when it concerns the ceasefire with the communist New People’s Army (NPA), Malacanang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque issued the

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Sinas says he lost 20 kilos in nearly four months

December 3, 2020

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Debold Sinas on Thursday said he lost 20 kilos after following a strict diet and exercise for four months. “I reduced (by) 20 kilos… That’s almost four months program and of course I consulted

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Sinas says PNP investigating reported violations of health protocols by Roque, Pacquiao

December 3, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said the Central Visayas and Calabarzon police are investigating alleged violation  of health protocols to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Senator

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Palace says banning kids outside homes, including malls, in Metro Manila within powers of LGUs

December 3, 2020

Malacanang defended on Thursday the decision of the Metro Manila mayors to continue banning minors aged 17 below to go to the malls, saying it is their discretion, which is in accordance with guidelines issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force

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