MANILA – The Makati City government on Saturday reminded anew its residents of the minimum health standards and precautions to be observed under the general community quarantine (GCQ). Under the city’s Executive Order No. 22, only limited movement of residents to accessing essential goods, services, and going to workplaces will be allowed. In an advisory, the...
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Court of Appeals turns down Ressa’s plea to travel to US
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the CA said, also successfully demonstrated that Ressa’s intended travel is not necessary and urgent “because there are other ways for her to participate” in the US event.
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Pinoy blast survivors recount tales of horror
In a fearless and selfless act, Pilipinas shielded the two kids in her care, protecting them from the debris being blasted inside the room-- a "tsunami" of shards of broken glasses rushing in.
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JERSEY CITY PRIEST ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONTACT AND HARRASSMENT
PRESS RELEASE: Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information: On August 14, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Donato Cabardo, age 56, of Jersey City. Cabardo was arrested in connection with alleged sex crimes that occurred in the rectory at St. Paul...
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Top militant linked to beheadings surrenders in the Philippines
Anduljihad Susukan is the highest-ranking commander of the small but brutal Abu Sayyaf group to be taken into custody so far this year. The military has been waging a years-long offensive against the Abu Sayyaf, which has been blacklisted by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization for past bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.
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Philippines logs record 6,958 new Covid-19 cases
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported record-high 6,958 new Covid-19 infections, raising the overall tally to 136,638. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 74 out of 99 operational laboratories. Majority of the newly announced cases are from the National Capital Region (NCR)...
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400 Pinoys from Lebanon returning to the Philippines: envoy
"The President (Rodrigo Duterte) heard the clamor of our kababayans. This chartered flight is the most concrete, immediate, and timely assistance that the Department of Foreign Affairs could provide given the current situation in Lebanon
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Philippine President Duterte accepts Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine offer
In a public address in Davao City, Duterte said he is “very happy” by the news that Russia would provide vaccines free of charge.
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Philippine media enjoy freedom in reporting
MANILA – Philippine media workers continue to enjoy their freedom in writing any news report concerning the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said on Saturday. “Media remains alert and vibrant in their reportage of the government and the actions of officials,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement. Roque was responding to the July...
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Makati offers teaching jobs via mobile learning hub project
Professional educators, tutors, and para-teachers are encouraged to apply for the jobs through bit.ly/GuroDyipniMaki, the deadline for the recruitment is until August 15, 2020.