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PHL most likely to buy anti-COVID vaccine from China or Russia
By Fernan Angeles FOR the nth time, President Rodrigo Duterte has shown preferential treatment for the Chinese as he hinted at prioritizing coronavirus vaccines made by China, even as he accused Western pharmaceutical companies of “profiting” amid the pandemic. If proven safe and effective, Duterte also said that administration would mostly like buy COVID-19 vaccines…
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Bataan registers 310 COVID cases in 3 days alone
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN CAPITOL – Bataan registered 310 cases of coronavirus for the last three days, bringing to 1,763 the total number of infected individuals in this province. This was reported by Governor Abet S. Garcia who said that last September 12, Bataan recorded a total of 183, and Sept. 13, 56 and…
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PNPA under lockdown, 232 cadets infected
By Fernan Angeles AT least 232 cadets and 11 personnel have been infected with the deadly coronavirus disease, compelling authorities to lock down the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang town, Cavite. In a statement, PNPA director Major Gen. Gilberto Cruz said 232 cadets and 11 personnel were confirmed to have been infected with COVID-19.…
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Bataan lists 239 COVID-19 cases in 48 hours
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN – The dreaded coronavirus logged the highest number of infected in last two days, infecting 239 individuals in the province. In his report, Governor Abet S. Garcia said that on September 12, Bataan recorded a total of 183, the highest number of infected in a single day since the onset…
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Subic crew-change hub begins operations
By Mar T. Supnad SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Subic started operations as a crew-change hub on Thursday, September 10, with the arrival here of five Filipino seafarers who finally disembarked after being stranded aboard their ship for several months due to port restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator…
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CIAC joins nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill
Employees of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) ducked, covered and held as they joined employees of other government agencies in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for the third quarter of 2020 on Sept. 10. The exercise was conducted in government offices as well as online to continuously instill in the public earthquake preparedness…
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Bataan town village chief dies of COVID-19
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan – The dreaded coronavirus disease claimed another life, this time a public servant for the last four decades. Barangay Captain Roberto M. Arcenal, Sr., 70, of Alas asin, died before dawn today, Sept. 13. “Our beloved father barangay captain Bert Arcenal died early this morning while being confined at…
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9 barangays of Bataan town in total lockdown
By Mar T. Supnad BATAAN – Owing to alarming cases of coronavirus infection, Nine barangays in Mariveles town were placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine or total lockdown for 14 days starting 12:01 of Sept. 12 up to Sept. 26. This came after Mayor Jocelyn P. Castańeda of Mariveles town and Gov. Abet S. Garcia recommended…
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No QR code, no entry in Valenzuela City
By John Clifford Lintao VALENZUELA City government is embarking on the use of QR code and mobile application for its local COVID-19 response. Aptly referred to as ValTrace, the city government requires local residents and visitors in the city to download the app on their mobile gadgets, for free. Residents and non-residents will have to…
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PHL among top destinations after pandemic
By Fernan Angeles AS soon as the pandemic scare is over, expect an influx of tourists coming into the country after months being confined at home. With travel restrictions already lifted by then, Jayne Forrester, Director of International Development said data compiled by their web portal Official-esta.com showed the Philippines making it in the list…