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Hontiveros urges DOH to step up drive vs coronavirus

February 4, 2020

In light of the Philippines having the first 2019 Novel Coronavirus death outside of China, Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that the Department of Health (DOH) should be prepared for the worst case scenario.  “Are we prepared? We don’t want our

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Three of 10 violators of PNP program are cops: Sinas

February 4, 2020

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said three out of 10 violators found in the second round of Oplan Viserion were still cops. In a press briefing, Police Major General Debold Sinas said for the second round

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NCRPO says Bilibid inmates may have been tipped off about inspection

February 4, 2020

The regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said detainees may have been alerted about the inspection at New Bilibid Prison (NBP). In a press briefing, Police Major General Debold Sinas said they are investigating

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Napolcom says no ”double compensation” for police personnel

February 4, 2020

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Tuesday said there is no “double compensation” for police personnel after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ordered the suspension of its benefit grant. In a statement, Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Rogelio Casurao

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Duterte sees nCoV to “die a natural death”

February 4, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed optimism that the novel coronavirus would “die a natural death.” Emerging from an emergency meeting with the members of his Cabinet on Monday night, Duterte believed that with the “progress in medical science,” the disease

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Two gunmen, getaway car owner indicted by DOJ in Espino ambush

February 4, 2020

BAGUIO CITY  — – Government prosecutors have recommended the filing of information for murder, attempted murder, frustrated murder against two gunmen, an accessory and four other “John Does” in the ambush of former Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino Jr. that left

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DENR, partners move to tackle defecation problem in Manila Bay

February 4, 2020

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has joined forces with the Manila City government, water concessionaire Maynilad, and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to address open defecation problem in Manila Bay. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu recently

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Duterte amid nCoV cases in Philippines: Stop xenophobia vs Chinese

February 3, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said that Filipinos should stop the “xenophobia” against the Chinese nationals. In a press conference Monday evening in Malacanang after presiding over an emergency meeting regarding the deadly novel coronavirus, Duterte assured that the government is being

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