Phivolcs lowers Taal alert level to one

March 19, 2020

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday lowered the status of Taal Volcano to Alert Level One, two months after a phreatic eruption spewed ash that reached as far as southern Metro Manila. According a bulletin by

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QC police arrest 14 ‘habal-habal’ drivers

March 19, 2020

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Wednesday rounded up 14 habal-habal (motorcycle) riders during anti-colorum operations in the city. Police Brigadier General Ronnie Montejo, Quezon City director, said despite the enhanced community quarantine which prohibits or suspends public or

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Military will continue law enforcement operation with police despite ceasefire with communists: Lorenzana

March 19, 2020

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the military will continue law enforcement operation despite the government’s declaration of unilateral ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) New People’s Army (NPA) National Democratic Front (NDF). “The Department of National Defense

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PSE index slumps, triggering temporary halt, ends lower

March 19, 2020

The main Philippine share index slumped on Thursday, after being closed for two days due to the enhanced quarantine imposed by government in Luzon. Despite a 50-basis point rate cut by the Monetary Board, the peso finished at P51.10 against

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Manila bishop issues call to faithful

March 19, 2020

Real fasting is being in solidarity with those who are suffering.  Manila Archdiocese Apostolic Administrator Bishop Broderick Pabillos asked Catholics to be one with those adversely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak as well as the Luzon-wide enhanced

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Duque, other DOH personnel undergo self-quarantine

March 19, 2020

Health Secretary Franciso Duque III is undergoing self quarantine after he was exposed to a health department official, who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  “I’ll be working from home for now, for 14 days. I will continue to

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Gun owners whose licenses, permits lapse will not be penalized during quarantine: PNP

March 19, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said they will not penalized gun owners whose licenses and permits will expire during the one-month enhanced community quarantine period. In a radio interview, Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa said some services offered

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PNP to implement designated lanes to ease traffic in checkpoints

March 19, 2020

The chief of Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said they will implement designated lanes to ease traffic in quarantine checkpoints. “I have directed the Directorate for Operations to disseminate the suggestion on special lanes. I said it is better

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