Japan confirms 60 more coronavirus cases on quarantined ship

February 10, 2020

Tokyo–About 60 more people have been confirmed infected with the new coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan, informed sources said Monday. This brought to 130 the total number of passengers and crew members of the Diamond Princess cruise

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IMF provides positive assessment of the Philippines; supports BSP Legislative Agenda

February 10, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides a positive assessment of the Philippines following the 2019 Article IV Consultation Staff Report. The assessment is based under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement where IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, collects economic and

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Congressmen criticize Calida’s quo warrantuo petition vs ABS-CBN before SC

February 10, 2020

Lawmakers criticized the quo warranto petition filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida before the Supreme Court (SC), saying its move to have the franchise of ABS-CBN revoked is an usurpation of Congress’ powers. Deputy Speaker and Camarines Sur Rep. Johnny

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Three Filipinos with two Chinese infected with nCoV under quarantine: PNP

February 10, 2020

The Philippine National Police- Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Monday said three passengers on board the same domestic flight taken by  the Chinese couple infected by 2019 novel coronavirus are now under quarantine. “Of the persons contacted by

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PNP says news agency misquoted anti-drug chief

February 10, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said PNP- Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) Police Brigadier General Romeo Caramat Jr denied a news agency’s  report saying the government’s approach in ending illegal drugs is not effective. In a statement, Police Brigadier

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Man’s body found floating off Oriental Mindoro: PCG

February 10, 2020

The coast guard and police recovered a male cadaver off the waters of Oriental Mindoro on Saturday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Monday. The PCG said “the cadaver was found by a crew of MV Nathan Earl who reported

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PNP officer among 357 linked to drugs seeks early retirement: Gamboa

February 10, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said there is one police officer from the 357 cops relieved due to alleged links with illegal drugs who expressed intention in rendering his early retirement. In a press briefing at Camp Bagong

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DOLE extends P35 million to OFWs affected by travel ban to China, Hong Kong , Macau

February 10, 2020

The Department of Labor and Employment has extended P35 million as financial assistance to thousands of overseas Filipino workers who were affected by a travel ban imposed by the government to those going to China, Hong Kong and Macau. In

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