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Over 500,000 COVID-19 tests conducted in Philippines – NTF

June 19, 2020

The Philippines has already conducted over half a million tests for coronavirus infections, the National Task Force Against COVID-19 said Friday. In the dayender virtual press briefing, NTF Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said that tests could further increase to

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No need for VP Robredo to be appointed in IATF, says Palace

June 19, 2020

Malacañang said on Friday that there is no need for Vice President Leni Robredo to be named in the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after former Senator Antonio

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On Dr. Jose Rizal’s 159th birth anniversary: Palace lauds frontliners who are modern day heroes

June 19, 2020

As the country commemorates the 159th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, Malacañang hailed on Friday the courageous frontliners, who are the modern day heroes, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the life

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Palace says Leachon removed after Duterte noticed his criticisms on govt COVID-19 response

June 18, 2020

The “declaration” of President Rodrigo Duterte about his observation on the statements of Anthony Leachon against the government’s response to address the coronavirus disease crisis prompted National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. to remove the physician

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Palace says no reason for Duterte to veto anti-terror bill

June 17, 2020

There is no reason for President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the anti-terror bill, Malacañang said on Wednesday. In an interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the bill was certified as urgent by Duterte. “If the provisions of the bill, which

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Palace tells Duque, DOH staff to cooperate with Ombudsman’s probe over alleged irregularities on COVID-19 response

June 17, 2020

Malacañang asked on Wednesday Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and the entire department to cooperate in the investigation being conducted by the Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged anomalies in the purchases of medical equipment amid the

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Duterte “inclined” to sign anti-terror bill, says Roque

June 16, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is “inclined” to sign the enrolled anti-terror bill despite the strong opposition against it by some human rights groups and lawmakers, Malacañang said on Tuesday. In a television interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte is taking

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Palace explains why Cebu City went back to ECQ but Metro Manila still epicenter of COVID-19 pandemic

June 16, 2020

Malacañang said on Tuesday critical care resources of Cebu City due to coronavirus disease has almost been exhausted as more people have been infected by the virus. This prompted the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious Diseases to

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