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DOH says vegetables, fruits covered with volcanic ash safe to eat but must be thoroughly washed

January 15, 2020

Vegetables and fruits covered by ash from the eruption of Taal Volcano are safe to eat provided that they are thoroughly washed, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo

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Palace tells ICC to wake up, realize it’s being used by disgruntled persons to besmirch Duterte’s reputation

January 15, 2020

Malacanang said on Wednesday that the International Criminal Court ( ICC) has to wake up and should realize that it is being used by “disgruntled” persons to besmirch President Rodrigo Duterte’s reputation. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after

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More than 80,000 displaced by Taal: Marine commander

January 15, 2020

Displaced persons due to the volcanic activity of Taal reached more than 80, 000, the commander of Joint Task Group Taal said on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Marceliano Teofilo, Taal Task Group Commander said being served inside evacuation centers  are 18,664

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PNP tells 200 cops affected by Taal eruption to look after their families first

January 15, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Wednesday told more than 200 policemen affected by Taal Volcano eruption to attend to their families first. “There are 278 policemen who are also affected so the guidance of the regional director–we do

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PNP says big ticket items will not affected by Duterte’s order on procurement

January 15, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Wednesday their big ticket projects will not be affected by the order of President Rodrigo Duterte to remove its procurement powers. “There is not much effect because of our practice on early procurement,”

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DILG watching presence of local officials in areas affected by Taal Volcano

January 15, 2020

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday said they are monitoring the presence of mayors and governors in affected areas of the Taal Volcano eruption. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said he issued a memorandum to DILG-Calabarzon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-

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Philippine, China coast guards conduct maritime drill in Manila Bay

January 15, 2020

The Philippine and China coast guards conducted its first maritime exercise in Manila Bay Wednesday. Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman, said the joint maritime drills on search and rescue and combating fire at sea were participated by CCG vessel 5204

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BFP ordered to clear roads of ashfall

January 15, 2020

Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Wednesday ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to mobilize all resources to help clear roads of ashfall in  areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. “In these trying times, we must unite as a

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