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Thousands of devotees still flock to Quiapo Church: police

January 9, 2021

Despite the health department’s call not to physically attend the mass during the Feast of the Black Nazarene because of the threat of the coronavirus disease, thousands of devotees still flocked to the Quiapo Church on Saturday. According to the

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With Feast of Black Nazarene three fourths over, Manila police say event is ”peaceful”

January 9, 2021

With the Feast of the Black Nazarene three-fourths over, the Manila Police District said Saturday the celebration of one of the country’s most important religious events is” peaceful.” Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Manila Police director, told dzBB that ” aside

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Philippines waiting for official confirmation of new COVID-19 variant in China before issuance of travel ban – Palace

January 8, 2021

Malacañang said on Thursday that the government is waiting for the official confirmation about the new variant of coronavirus disease in China before it is included in the list of countries with travel restrictions. In a televised press briefing, Presidential

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Palace denies Charter change move to prolong Duterte’s term

January 8, 2021

Malacañang dismissed on Thursday speculation that a move to change the Constitution was aimed at extending the term of office of incumbent officials, including President Rodrigo Duterte. House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco reportedly instructed the House constitutional amendments panel to restart

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Duterte orders revamp in BIR

January 5, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Caesar Dulay to reshuffle the employees in the agency. He made the directive after disclosing the names of some BIR personnel who were dismissed or have pending cases. “Here, in

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Duterte warns of “crisis” if Congress to summon PSG for hearing over COVID-19 vaccination

January 5, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Monday night that a “crisis” may occur if Congress would insist on calling his security personnel in an investigation over their vaccination against the coronavirus disease even without the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of

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DILG will try to keep nine cops involved in Sulu shooting under police custody

January 2, 2021

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is studying how to keep nine police officers tagged in the shooting that left four Army intelligence officers dead in Jolo, Sulu in June last year in police custody ten days

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DOH reports 1,097 COVID-19 cases

January 2, 2021

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,097 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Saturday, bringing total cases to 476, 916. The DOH said 15 laboratories did not submit their results for January 1 due to the temporary unavailability of the COVID-19 Document

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