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Due to quarantine, Filipinos top Wi-Fi use in Asia: report

April 3, 2020

Filipinos working from home during the enhanced community quarantine resulted in the highest use of Wi-Fi compared to its neighboring Asian countries, according to OpenSignal. In its email report Friday, the independent mobile analytics company said the time on Wi-Fi

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Philippines to conduct massive COVID-19 testing by April 14; PUMs, PUIs to be prioritized

April 3, 2020

The Philippine government is expected to start the massive testing for coronavirus disease by April 14, National Task Force Chief Implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said. In a virtual press briefing on Thursday night, Galvez said the testing would be

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Two accosted by Mandaluyong cops for riding motorbike

April 3, 2020

A doctor and a media person were accosted by Mandaluyong police last Thursday after they were found riding in one motorcycle which is prohibited during the enhanced community quarantine. In a report from Eastern Police District (EPD), Jose Lejano and

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BI further eases rules for departing aliens with approved visas

April 3, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is allowing foreigners with approved visa applications to leave the country even if said visas have not been implemented and stamped in their passports. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said he approved the easing

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GDP growth to slide in 2020 due to COVID-19, strong rebound seen in 2021: ADB

April 3, 2020

Philippine economic growth will slow significantly this year before a strong rebound in 2021, with expansionary fiscal and monetary policies partly offsetting slower domestic demand and disruptions in tourism, trade, and manufacturing, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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PNP taps Highway Patrol Group to make sure cargoes are delivered

April 3, 2020

The Joint Task Force Corona Virus Shield (JTF CV Shield) on Friday said they tapped the Philippine National Police (PNP)- Highway Patrol Group (HPG) in securing cargoes travelling along major thoroughfares in Luzon where the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is

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Alleged NPA killed in Zamboanga Sibugay clash with military

April 3, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) was killed after armed men attacked government troops in Zamboanga Sibugay last Wednesday, a military spokesman said Friday. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman, said based on initial report the troops of

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Philippine death toll due to COVID-19 up to 107

April 2, 2020

The Philippine death toll due to coronavirus disease has breached 100 level as more confirmed cases have been reported, the Department of Health said. As of 4pm Thursday, the number of those who died rose to 107 from the 96

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