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607 new COVID-19 cases reported by DOH, total now 25,392

June 13, 2020

Philippine COVID-19 cases topped 25,000 on Saturday  as it reported 607 new infections, the Department of Health (DOH)  said. Out of the 607 new cases, fresh cases reached a record 504 while late cases hit 103. Total new cases are

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FINEX stresses organized mass transport at EDSA

June 13, 2020

The Financial Executive Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) emphasized the importance of having  organized mass transportation at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). “We know that the traffic congestion and the problem in mass transportation is a big hindrance

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PCSO awaits for Palace OK to resume gaming operations

June 13, 2020

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is waiting for the approval from the Office of the President to resume their gaming operations. “On the resumption of our gaming operation, we already submitted a letter to the Office of the President,

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Nagkaisa slams Panelo recommendation for Duterte to sign anti-terror bill

June 13, 2020

The Nagkaisa labor coalition slams Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on his recommendation to give presidential imprimatur on the anti-terror bill. Secretary Salvador Panelo’s contention that the constitutional infirmities of the Anti-Terrorism are  “misplaced” criticism is misleading and an act

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Puerto Princesa police chief relieved

June 13, 2020

The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the administrative relief of Col. Marlon Balonglong, the Puerto Princesa police chief, because of his alleged involvement in a maltreatment of a Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR) personnel. “The allegations against Balonglong

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Xi vowed Philippines “priority” as China works for COVID-19 vaccine – Palace

June 12, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has assured that the Philippines will be a “priority” once China fully develops a vaccine against coronavirus disease, Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement, said Duterte and Xi had a 38-minute

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On 122nd Independence Day: Duterte tells Filipinos to show bravery as country faces pandemic

June 12, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Friday Filipinos to be brave like the past heroes as the country battles against the coronavirus pandemic. This was his message as the Philippines marked the 122nd Independence Day. “As we wage united battle against

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Palace asks gov’t agencies to look into mental state of COVID-19-affected persons

June 12, 2020

Malacañang urged on Thursday the concerned government agencies to check on the “mental” state of those adversely affected by the coronavirus disease after a seafarer allegedly committed suicide. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the Palace is saddened

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