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Two PCG officers safe, four injured in vehicular accident in Cebu

July 25, 2020

Four members of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday were hurt in a vehicular accident in Cebu but the acting commander of the Northern Cebu Station, a chief petty officer and the driver were safe. Commodore Armando Balilo, PCG spokesman,said

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Duterte names ex-PSG commander as ISAFP chief

July 25, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Brig. General Jose Eriel Niembra as the new head of the Intelligence Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP). “The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has appointed former Presidential Security Group commander Brig. Gen.

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Alleged NPA killed in Masbate

July 25, 2020

An alleged member of New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in five-minute clash with government troops in Masbate on Friday. Capt. John Paul Belleza, public affairs officer of the 9th Infantry Division, said the encounter happened at the vicinity of

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SONA preparations in Batasan continue; NEB work suspension extended: Andanar

July 25, 2020

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said preparation for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address ( SONA) on Monday will proceed as planned despite 10 personnel tested positive for COVID-19. ”The Radio Television-Malacanang (RTVM) will continue on their coverage

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Duterte’s SONA may be held in Malacañang if any guest in Batasan tested positive for COVID-19 – Andanar

July 24, 2020

The Office of the President is considering to hold President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address in Malacañang if anyone from the expected attendees will be tested positive for coronavirus disease, an official said on Friday. Presidential Communications Operations

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Palace joins in COVAX facility; hopes stem cell therapy program vs coronavirus to show results

July 24, 2020

The Philippines will participate in the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access facility, Malacañang said on Friday. This as the Palace commended The Medical City for its mesenchymal stem cell therapy program for patients with coronavirus disease pneumonia. “We fervently pray that the

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Duterte, other SONA attendees to undergo first RT-PCR test; to certify as urgent passage of Bayanihan 2 – Palace

July 23, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte, as well as the other officials and staff who will be present at the House of Representatives, during his fifth State of the Nation Address will undergo RT-PCR testing for coronavirus disease prior to the event, Malacañang

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Gov’t eyes COVID-19 “pooled testing” for all residents in Metro Manila

July 23, 2020

The government is eyeing to conduct RT-PCR testing to all the 14 million residents in Metro Manila, an official said on Thursday. National Task Force Deputy Chief Implementer Vivencio Dizon said it is possible to test all the residents in

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