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DOH reports nearly 100 cases in a day, total 803

March 27, 2020

Nearly 100 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported by the Department of Health (DOH) Friday, bringing the country’s total to 803. Based on the latest COVID-19 Case Bulletin, the DOH said as of 4 pm, the DOH

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NDRRMC official Jalad goes on self-quarantine

March 27, 2020

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad placed himself under home quarantine after the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was found positive for 2019 coronavirus  disease. “Due to his exposure

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PNP says two personnel negative for COVID-19

March 27, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday clarified that two of their personnel were tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. In a statement, Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac denied news reports of the earlier death of two PNP personnel purportedly

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No break for Duterte as he celebrates 75th birthday on March 28

March 27, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte, who is set to celebrate his 75th birthday on Saturday, March 28, will spend the day by working as the country faces the coronavirus disease pandemic, his spokesman said on Friday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador

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Lorenzana welcomes Galvez’s appointment as implementor of anti COVID-19 plan

March 27, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana welcomed the appointment of Presidential Peace Adviser  Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as chief implementer of the government’s  national policy against the 2019 coronavirus disease. “I look forward to working with Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. as the

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Cops who refuse to go on duty will be charged with AWOL: Sinas

March 27, 2020

Police personnel who refuse to go on duty during the enhanced community quarantine will be charged with AWOL (absence without leave) and be dismissed from service, said National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Police Major General Debold Sinas on

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Japan temporarily suspends visas given in 11 countries, plus Philippines

March 27, 2020

Japan on Friday announced that it is suspending visas issued to the Philippines and 10 other countries in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa due to the 2019 coronavirus disease. The Japanese Embassy in Manila said the visas will be

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NCRPO says they can give confiscated face masks from hoarders if court allows

March 27, 2020

The chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday said they are willing to give the face masks they confiscated from hoarders and overpriced sellers if the court will allow. In a press briefing, NCRPO chief Police

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