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Philippines sympathizes with Lebanese people – Palace

August 5, 2020

The Philippines has extended its sympathies with the people of Lebanon following a powerful explosion that killed at least 50 people and wounded over 2,000 others. “The Philippines is in solidarity with the people of Lebanon in this period of

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Philippines to intensify repatriation of OFWs in Lebanon after 2 Filipinos killed, 6 injured in explosion

August 5, 2020

The Philippine government will heighten the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon following the explosion that killed two Filipinos and injured six others, Malacañang said on Wednesday. “I believe the DFA (Department of Foreign Affais) will intensify our efforts

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URGENT DOH reports daily record-high 6,352 COVID-19 cases

August 4, 2020

The Department of Health announced Tuesday a new daily record high of 6,352 coronavirus disease ( COVID-19) cases,bringing the total to 112,593. Active cases are now at 44,429, the DOH said. Out of the active cases, mild cases account for

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PhilHealth head defends IT deal

August 4, 2020

Ricardo Morales, president of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), defended his information technology project before a Senate hearing on Tuesday, saying that it is essential. ”For example, in our membership database. We have 5,000 members who are 130 years old

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NCR, four provinces’ reversion to MECQ a “compromise” as Palace admits its negative effect on economy

August 4, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte’s re-imposition of stricter quarantine measure in Metro Manila and nearby provinces was a “compromise” as the economy could no longer afford extended lockdown, Malacañang said on Tuesday. In a virtual press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque acknowledged

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PhilHealth acturial life until 2021: official

August 4, 2020

The actuarial life of the Philippine Health Corp. (PhilHealth) will last until 2021, a official told a virtual Senate hearing Tuesday. Ma. Nerissa Santiago, acting senior vice president, made the reply when questioned by Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, ”Unless

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BI main office scales down operations

August 4, 2020

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that starting Tuesday it is temporarily suspending its online appointment system for foreign clients at the agency’s main office in Intramuros due to the reimposition of the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila.

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NTF allows motorcycle back-riding in MECQ areas

August 4, 2020

The National Task Force Against COVID-19, led by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, has allowed motorcycle pillion riding in Metro Manila, Laguna, Rizal, Cavite and Bulacan and even lifted some restrictions for back-riding to make up for the prohibition of public

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