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PSE index up for second day

March 25, 2020

The main Philippine share index rose for the second straight day on Wednesday. The peso closed at P51.14 against the US dollar from P50.9 on Tuesday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached

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Vegetable trading post moved to Friday

March 25, 2020

LA TRINIDAD- Wednesday’s closure of the vegetable trading post was moved to Friday after a dialogue between town officials  and vegetables farmers and traders late Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was sparked by an executive order by La Trinidad Mayor Romeo

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Convert military hospitals V Luna Medical, Veterans’ Memorial Medical plus Quezon Institute into COVID centers: Pangilinan

March 25, 2020

“Ngayon pa lang, napupuno na ang mga ospital at lumalaki ang kailangang espasyo para sa mga pasyente. Para maayos na masunod ang mga protocol, ang ating mungkahi: 1. Gamitin ang mga military hospital tulad ng V Luna Medical Center at

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Senator Binay to DOH: Tap Rizal Memorial Complex as controlled facility for PUIs

March 25, 2020

Sen. Nancy Binay Wednesday asked health and local officials to explore the possibility of converting recently-upgraded sports facilities into quarantine centers for COVID-19 patients under investigation. “While waiting for test results, and as long as strict protocols are followed and

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DOH admits COVID-19 mass testing not possible now

March 25, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) admitted on Wednesday that mass testing for coronavirus disease among the Filipinos as of the moment is not possible. In a press briefing, Health Undersecretary and spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire said despite the arrival of

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Foreigners can depart Philippines anytime; 24-hour rule lifted – IATF

March 25, 2020

Foreigners, particularly those in Luzon where enhanced community quarantine is being implemented, could leave anytime without complying with the 24-hour rule, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease said on Wednesday. In a press briefing

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Three inmates die in stabbing incident in Bilibid

March 25, 2020

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said three inmates died in a stabbing incident inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City. In a report to the Department of Justice on Wednesday, BuCor said inmate Pedro Pagador suddenly

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POC says Japan decision to postpone Olympics ”the right decision”

March 25, 2020

The Philippine Olympic Committee ( POC) said on Wednesday Japan’s announcement that it was postponing the 2020 Olympics to 2021 was ” the right decision.” ””It is the right decision– for athletes, officials, organizers and spectators. For our (everybody/Philippines) and

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