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PNP told to make sure cemeteries are closed during Undas holidays
By John Clifford Lintao INTERIOR Secretary Eduardo Año directed policemen to seal off all private and public cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbarium during the Undas holidays, not because he doesn’t want the dead to roam around and scaring everyone for the Halloween, but because that’s what the President wanted. In a statement issued Tuesday, Año…
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VP Leni goes on quarantine
By Fernan Angeles Vice President Leni Robredo is on quarantine after being exposed to a COVID-19 positive last week. In her regular radio program, VP Leni said that her office and ground staff members have also gone under isolation following the close contact. “Na-expose ako noong Huwebes. Na-expose ako sa isang nag-positive so sumunod kami…
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PBA player catches COVID-19, cage league not affected
By Fernan Angeles BUBBLE does not seem a guarantee from the deadly virus from China as the country’s professional basketball league has admitted that a player from the Blackwater Elite team yielded positive for COVID-19 inside the bubble in Clark, Pampanga. In a press briefing on Sunday, no less than Bases Conversion and Development Authority…
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Villar gets donations for her relief efforts during pandemic
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar personally receives medical protective materials and medicines from the Philippine Fujian General Youth Association, Inc., headed by its President James Go, during a simple turn-over ceremony. The donations include, among others, face shields and face masks and medicines. Villar would in turn distribute the donations to LGUs, frontliners and the people…
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PRO 1 lists 123 COVID cases, 111 recoveries
By Mar T. Supnad CAMP BGEN OSCAR M FLORENDO, La Union – Police Regional Office 1 reported today, Oct. 22, that there are 123 new COVID-19 infections bringing to 2,319 the total number of personnel who were tested positive for the virus. Police Colonel Jessiemyr N Protacio, Chief, Regional Health Service 1, reported that as…
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VCO reduced virus by 90% – DOST
By John Clifford Lintao THE research arm of the Department of Science and Technology hinted virgin coconut oil’s potential in treating COVID-19. In fact, the most recent findings showed VCO significantly reduced virus by as much as 90 percent among patients who took part in its clinical trial. In a television interview, Philippine Council for…
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DTI to allow mega sale in malls
By Fernan Angeles WITH government health figures racking up statistics of COVID-19 infections, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hinted at allowing mall-wide sales to draw more shoppers at these establishments. In a public briefing on Monday, Oct. 20, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez expressed concern on the low number of customers visiting malls during…
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Palace hints at ‘break’ for health frontliners
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG hinted at the idea of imposing a breather for the depleted fleet of health front liners, who have been working long hours for less in the last seven months. However, the Philippine Hospitals Association said that it may not be feasible for the time being as the shortage in hospital workers…
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Good news: No Meralco disconnection ‘til yearend
By Fernan Angeles MERALCO subscribers need not cram where to find money to pay for their bills to avoid disconnection as the giant power distributor caved in the pressure and agreed not to cut off electricity of delinquent households until the end of the year. In a statement, Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga said that they…
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Pinoys may now travel abroad with conditions
By Fernan Angeles THE government has finally lifted travel restrictions abroad, but with conditions. In a Palace statement, the inter-agency task force leading the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response said that non-essential overseas travel of Filipinos will be allowed starting next week. The move, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said, will potentially increase customers for Philippine carriers…