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Alleged NPA killed in Camarines Sur

August 15, 2020

Government troops killed an alleged member of the New People’s Army (NPA) and recovered high- powered firearms in a clash in Camarines Sur on Saturday morning. Capt. John Paul Belleza, spokesman of the 9th Infantry Division spokesman, said the joint

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Susukan detained at PNP Custodial Center

August 15, 2020

Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Abduljahid “Edang” Susukan will remain under the custody of the Philippines National Police (PNP) pending a court order as to where he will be detained. “Susukan will remain at PNP custodial center pending release of court disposition,”

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Duterte to announce if MECQ stays for NCR, four provinces on Monday

Duterte to announce if MECQ stays for NCR, four provinces on Monday

August 15, 2020

(Combining previous stories)   The provinces of Nueva Ecija, Batangas and Quezon will be placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting Sunday while President Rodrigo Duterte will announce on Monday if the National Capital Region and four other  provinces will

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Duterte to decide Monday if NCR, four others to stay at MECQ

August 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on Monday if the National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Bulacan will remain under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). Led by the NCR, these areas have formed the bulk of daily new cases

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Cebu City, four others remain under GCQ

August 15, 2020

Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Talisay City and the municipalities of Minglanilla and Consolacion remains under general community quarantine (GCQ), Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Saturday. These areas will remain under GCQ from August 16 to August 31, as decided by

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Duterte reviewing proposal to put up PH virology institute – Palace

August 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is studying the proposal for the establishment of a Virology Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines, Malacanang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement, acknowledged that the government has to make “long-term plans”

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Palace admits survey result showing many Filipinos indicate life worsens a “cause of concern”

August 14, 2020

Malacanang said on Friday that a survey result showing that most Filipinos got worse off in the past year was a “cause of concern.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, however, that the government has prepared a recovery

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Duterte orders class opening to be moved to Oct. 5

August 14, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the opening of classes for school year 2020-2021 to be moved to October amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a memorandum issued Friday, August 14, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said the President approved the recommendation of

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