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Duterte to DSWD: Farm out remaining P10 billion to the poor
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development to use the remaining P10 billion under the COVID-19 emergency cash assistance program to aid more poor households and vulnerable sectors. “Dahil ‘yan po ay naibigay na ng Kongreso, kung pupuwede nga po ay ibigay pa po ‘yan doon sa mga pamilya na hindi…
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Hired contact tracers to start work Oct. 1
By John Clifford Lintao THE government has terminated the process of recruiting contact tracers. Not because the government is dropping the idea but because they’ve had enough. At the Laging Handa press briefing, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said that they are now going to review all applicants. Those who’d qualify would start legwork on the…
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Mayor Castańeda visits COVID facilities, brings food to patients
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan- Like a mother who is always looking after the welfare of her children, Mayor Jocelyn P. Castañeda visited againSunday, Sept. 19, the hundreds of COVID-19 positive patients and brought them food inside the facilities in this town, boosting their morale and give them a new rise of hope. Despite…
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More PNPA cadets test positive for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles MORE Philippine National Police Academy cadets yielded positive to COVID-19, bringing to 243 the total number of infected soon-to-be-cops at the academy. But even as such, classes continue – online. PNPA director Police Major General Gilbert Cruz said the mass testing was conducted on September 8. “Minarapat natin na gawing lahatan ‘yung…
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Duterte: No easing on physical distancing in public transports
By Fernan Angeles THE President has decided. There would be no easing on physical distancing in public transportation, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Ang desisyon po ng Presidente, mananatili po ang one-meter social distancing sa pampublikong transportasyon,” said Roque. However, there was no mention of allowing more public transports to ply the road and ferry…
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Metro mayors working on ‘Undas’ guidelines
By Fernan Angeles THE week-long closure of cemeteries isn’t enough guarantee to keep the public from crowding as the traditional “Undas” draws closer, said the Metro Manila Council. MMC president and incumbent Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivares said that Metro Manila mayors will soon be drafting guidelines for those who may want to visit their dead…
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Bureau of Corrections official tests positive for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles A TOP official of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) official was tested positive for COVID-19. The designated BuCor spokesperson who made the announcement is the same person who yielded positive to the virus. BuCor public information office chief Gabriel Chaclag disclosed Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing…
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All cemeteries closed on Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG has issued a directive declaring all local government units to see to it that all cemeteries – public and private – are closed from October 29 to November 4. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that in keeping public cemeteries, memorial parks and columbarium nationwide closed, the government…
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SBMA improves perimeter fencing, road rehab projects
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has resumed the implementation of perimeter fencing and perimeter road rehabilitation projects designed to improve the security in this premier free port zone following the easing of COVID restrictions in construction works. SBMA Chairman and Administrator Wilma T. Eisma said the projects were disrupted by…
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Couple married for 46 years survives COVID, cancer and chemotherapy
When Robert and Janice Beecham were married on April 15, 1974, they vowed to stick together through sickness and health. It was a promise twice tested: Robert suffered a stroke and was in the hospital on two of their wedding anniversaries, in 2014 and again 2016. And he was on the verge of missing a…