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NBI to probe speedy release of two Chinese nationals

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will investigate the speedy release of two Chinese nationals arrested in an illegal medical facility in Pampanga. The two Chinese nationals were nabbed after the raid...

LRTA prepares for the resumption of operations under GCQ

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is preparing trains to be used as public transportation under the General Community Quarantine. The Philippine National Police (PNP) and LRTA have conducted a simulation exercise...

President Duterte, Vietnam PM Phuc commit to stronger bilateral, regional cooperation against COVID-19; long-term supply of rice for PH assured

OPAFA-PCOO PR MANILA (26 May 2020) – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc committed to stronger bilateral and regional cooperation against the COVID-19 pandemic, including the assurance...

DOH to let IATF decide on Metro Manila community quarantine

The Department of Health (DOH) will let the IATF-EID decide on whether to place Metro Manila and other high-risk areas under general community quarantine following the decision of the majority of...

DOH in need of more contact tracers

The Department of Health (DOH) is facing a challenge on the lack of health human resources particularly in contact tracing. According to DOH, more than 90,000 contact tracers are needed to meet...

IATF-EID discusses ‘new normal’ church settings with religious leaders, PRRD commends gov’t troops

The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) spoke with religious leaders on Tuesday. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, a consultation was conducted regarding the “new normal” setting that will...

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