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IATF denies market, bank closures; extended lockdown; military takeover

March 27, 2020

The Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infection Diseases spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles denied on Friday social media posts that the military would take over, banks and markets would be closed, and there would be a

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NCRPO reminds cops to respect human rights

March 27, 2020

The chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reminded his cops manning border and control points to respect  people’s human rights after a viral video in Quiapo where a cop was seen shouting and threatening residents. “My instruction

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Balikatan exercise between US-Philippines cancelled

March 27, 2020

The Balikatan exercise between United States and Philippine forces set May 4 to 15 is cancelled due to the 2019 coronavirus disease. This was confirmed by Rear Admiral Adelius Bordado, the chief of AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command and

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PSG restricts movement of personnel, family staying in Malacanang Complex

March 27, 2020

The Presidential Security Group (PSG), the primary security agency tasked to ensure the safety of the President and his family, has declared a “total lockdown” in Malacanang and restricted the movement of the PSG members and their dependents. The lockdown,

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PSE index snaps three-day rally to end lower

March 27, 2020

After a three-day rally, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index closed lower at 134.967 points to 5,266.62 on Friday. As of 10 am, the index rose 227.21 points as it looked to follow on Thursday’s big one-day gain.After one hour, 

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BI temporarily allows immigrants, non-immigrants to depart sans ACR I-Card

March 27, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday they will temporarily be allowing foreign nationals with approved and implemented visas but awaiting release of their Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) to leave. The announcement was in light of

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Palace defends appointment of ex-military men in leading enforcement of national policy vs COVID-19

March 27, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez, a former military general, as the implementor of the national policy against coronavirus disease. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo defended the appointment of former military generals to lead

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AFP chief tests positive for COVID-19, Lorenzana on self-quarantine

March 27, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. tested positive for the 2019 coronavirus disease ( COVID-19). This was revealed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who added he will begin self-quarantine starting Friday and he

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