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February gross international reserves rises to $87.61 billion

March 6, 2020

Gross international reserves (GIR), based on preliminary data, rose by $0.74 billion from $86.87 billion as of end-January to $87.61 billion as of end-February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday. At this level, the GIR can cover 7.7

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Zamora orders temporary closure of Greenhills prayer hall where COVID-19 patient used to go

March 6, 2020

San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora on Friday ordered authorities to ” immediately disinfect, sanitize and close to the public temporarily”a prayer room at Greenhills frequently visited by a man who tested positive for the coronavirus disease ( COVID-19). The man,

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Congestion on Japan commuter trains eases after antivirus steps

March 6, 2020

Tokyo–Congestion on urban center trains during commuting hours has eased, with fewer train delays seen, after measures taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The changes may reflect temporary school closures and companies promoting telework and staggered commuting. According

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PSE index ends lower after three-day gain

March 6, 2020

The main Philippine share index ended lower after three days of gains on Friday. The peso settled at P50.64 against the US dollar from P50.585 on Thursday. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines

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Japan adopts tighter entry restrictions on China, S. Korea

March 6, 2020

Tokyo–The Japanese government, at a cabinet meeting Friday, adopted tighter restrictions on entry by travelers from China and South Korea, including Japanese, in the fight against the new coronavirus. Effective from Monday, all travelers from the two neighboring countries, including

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Preparations under way to hold Tokyo Games as planned: Abe

March 6, 2020

Tokyo–Preparations are progressing to hold the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer as scheduled, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday. At a House of Councillors committee meeting, Abe denied that the spread of the new coronavirus is affecting preparations for

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PN mission to Middle East shows improving capabiliity: spokesman

March 6, 2020

The Philippine Navy’s (PN) deployment in the Middle East shows improving capability, its spokesman said on Friday. Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas said the Philippine Navy does not consider its mission in Middle East a failure as overseas Filipino workers

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Seven cannabis plantations raided in Benguet town

March 6, 2020

LA TRINIDAD– At least seven plantations of cannabis were raided on Thursday in Kibungan town,  a known hotbed of marijuana plantations in Benguet. Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. Rwin Pagkalinawan led the operation where they burned at least 1,500 marijuana plants

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