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DOH reports 3, 249 new COVID-19 cases

August 27, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) Thursday reported 3,249 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 205, 581. The National Capital Region (NCR) accounted for 1,584 of these new cases. Ninety-seven persons died from COVID-19, the DOH said raising total fatalities

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UPDATE: Army chief says two women suicide bombers behind Jolo blasts

August 25, 2020

By Robina Asido Army chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana confirmed Tuesday that two suicide bombers were behind the explosion in Jolo on Monday where at least 16 were killed. The latest count includes the two suicide bombers. Seven soldiers, one

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UPDATE: At least 14 dead in Jolo blasts

August 24, 2020

By Robina Asido Fourteen persons, including seven soldiers, were killed while more than 30 were wounded in two improvised bomb explosions in Jolo on Monday. Included in the updated fatalities was a police Special Action Force member. Earlier, Lt. Gen.

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Duterte to address public tonight

August 24, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to address the public on Monday night after his meeting with some Cabinet officials in Davao City. “Yes, there will be an address, I believe,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque when asked during the press

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Palace admits pandemic adversely affected Filipinos’ socioeconomic planning conditions

August 23, 2020

Malacañang on Saturday acknowledged that the coronavirus pandemic and the quarantine restrictions have adversely affected the socio-economic conditions of the people after 36 percent of Filipinos said they expect their quality of life to worsen in the next 12 months.

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Palace welcomes approval of reconciled Bayanihan 2 bill

August 20, 2020

Malacanang welcomed on Thursday the “speedy” approval of the bicameral conference committee of Congress of the proposed Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a virtual press briefing, said the Palace was thankful

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Duterte in control of gov’t; detractors just have to wait until 2022 – Palace

August 19, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is in control of the government and his detractors have to wait until he finishes his term in 2022, Malacanang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement following fresh speculations on Duterte’s health. Over

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NCR mayors decide to impose 8 pm to 5 am curfew

August 19, 2020

Mayors in the National Capital Region ( NCR) have decided to impose an 8 pm to 5 am curfew as part of the government’s recalibrated general community curfew as it seeks to bring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) under control. ”I

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