Duterte reiterates commitment to fully implement AFP modernization

December 21, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte renewed on Monday his commitment to fully implement the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “We will continue to enhance your skills through capacity building initiatives and the procurement of modern equipment that will

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DOH may exempt cyclists from mandatory wearing of face shields

December 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) may exempt cyclists from mandatory wearing of face shields. This was mentioned by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire in a virtual press briefing on Saturday. “This is a form of exercise and when you do

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”Vicky” heading towards northern-central portion of Palawan

December 19, 2020

Tropical Depression ”Vicky” is heading towards the northern-central portion of Palawan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday. In its 5 pm bulletin, Pagasa said ”Vicky”, which was located 135 kilometers east-southeast of Puerto Princesa, had

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New COVID-19 cases at 1,491

December 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,491 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, a day after it went past 2,000. For the third straight day, Quezon City topped the list of new COVID-19 cases, with 129 followed by Rizal

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Pfizer vaccine deal likely ”this month” or ”first week of January”: Galvez

December 19, 2020

By Robina Asido The Philippine government may secure a COVID-19 vaccine deal from Pfizer before the end of the year or early next month. “We’re just waiting for the validation and confirmation from Pfizer headquarters. Once we confirm the allocation

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”Vicky” over Bohol Sea, Roque says Duterte monitoring situation

December 19, 2020

Tropical depression ”Vicky” is over the Bohol Sea after emerging offshore from the coast of Mindoro Oriental, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number One has been lowered in Visayas and Mindanao, said

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Two die in Leyte landslide: town mayor

December 19, 2020

Two people died while one was hurt in a landslide in Leyte province, Mahaplag Mayor Daisy Lleve said on Saturday. In a social media post, Lleve identified the fatalities as Evelina Laraño, 67, and Juvilinda Milana, 62 in the landslide

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”Vicky” displaces hundreds of families in Caraga: NDRRMC

December 19, 2020

Hundreds of families were displaced because of the effect of Tropical Depression ”Vicky” in the Caraga region.   “We have received preliminary information from Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council that 900 families had been evacuated in the region,”

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