Senators ask SC to rule on cancelling VFA by Palace

March 9, 2020

The Supreme Court has been asked to uphold the role of the Senate in ending treaties entered into by the Philippines, such as the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States and other countries. Senate President Vicente

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Gamboa says narcolist probe to be given to Duterte in two weeks

March 9, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief on Monday their submission on the result of an investigation on more than 300 police officers included in the government’s narcolist to President Rodrigo Duterte might be delayed. “The timeline is, we are supposed

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Gamboa warns cops of dismissal from service if they use detainees for personal needs

March 9, 2020

The chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday warned police personnel they will be dismissed from service if found they are using detainees for their own personal benefit. Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa made the statement after two

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Manila suspends classes in all levels for one week due to COVID-19

March 9, 2020

Amid the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-2019), the city government of Manila ordered classes in all levels suspended for one week on Monday. “Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the suspension of classes from March 9

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DOH says no need to lockdown yet Metro Manila over COVID-19 outbreak

March 9, 2020

The Department of Health ( DOH) said on Monday placing Metro Manila under lockdown is not warranted at this time despite rising number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III

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Army conducting fever monitoring on all camps

March 9, 2020

The Philippine Army (PA) is conducting fever monitoring in all camps nationwide amid the threat of the coronavirus disease in the country. “We constantly monitor entry and exit of personnel and guest that enter camp through fever monitoring,” Col. Ramon

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Police officer shot dead in Makati

March 9, 2020

A police officer was shot dead in Makati City on Monday morning, according to the Makati City Police. Colonel Rogelio Simon,  Makati police chief, said the victim was Police Major Jeff Dalson, 43, and assigned at the Regional Police Headquarters

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DOH reports 10 more cases of COVID-19

March 9, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) announced ten new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. Assistant Health Secretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire told a televised press conference that this brings the total number of cases are now 20. Four new cases were reported

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