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PNP to deploy 23-K personnel for face-to-face classes resumption

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to deploy more than 23,000 personnel around the country in every school premises as face-to-face classes resume on Monday, Aug.22.

Pres. Marcos Jr. may extend state of public health emergency until year end

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, said he is considering extending the state of public health emergency in the country until year end due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 PH hospitals receive int’l recognitions

Six Philippine hospitals received recognition from the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels Awards giving body and the Accreditation Canada International.

5.1-magnitude quake strikes Surigao del Norte town

A 5.1-magnitude quake struck Socorro, Surigao del Norte Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

OES probes release of import order as ‘cover’ for sugar hoarding

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) is investigating the supposed efforts to use the fraudulent order to import 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar as "cover" for hoarding of some sugar traders.

Quezon City school announces closure

A school in Quezon City has announced its permanent closure, citing "financial instability and lack of financial viability" brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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