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In this April 5, 2019 photo, US Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, hike with Philippine Marines on their way to conduct room clearing drills during Exercise Balikatan at the Navy Education Training Command in Zambales.

Termination of Visiting Forces Agreement with US on hold

(Updated ) "I issued this diplomatic note to the US ambassador. It has been received by Washington and well at that," Locsin said. Read more

Workers get a free bus ride along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City yesterday on the second day of general community quarantine in Metro Manila. Several pickup points have been designated for the buses, which will take workers to the MRT station on Quezon Avenue.

Day 2: More buses ease transport woes

Transport authorities deployed more buses yesterday to prevent a repeat of the previous day’s scenario, wherein thousands of commuters returning... Read more

Passengers wearing personal protective suits queue up at the check-in area at the international airport in Manila on May 28, 2020, for their commercial flight to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

LIVE updates: COVID-19 and extended quarantine in the Philippines

The latest updates on the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines and enhanced community quarantine of economic center of Metro Manila... Read more

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The program, which provides cash aid to households sidelined by the pandemic, has served 17,579,395 beneficiaries as of May 29. The figure was equivalent to 98 percent of the 17,938,422 estimated beneficiaries.

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Over 350,000 households failed to get cash aid

â��We have what we call rapid response, wherein we can place a building under lockdown, or maybe one block or two barangays,â�� task force chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said at a briefing.

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Buildings with 2 or more COVID cases face lockdown

AS IT HAPPENS

12 minutes ago - Brazil surpasses 30,000 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday as the disease continued to rip through South America's worst-hit country. Fig...

11 hours ago - The Philippines has suspended the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the US "in light of political and other developments" in the regio...

12 hours ago - Familiar KFC favorites are making a comeback as pizza and chicken flavors combine as the fast food chain re-introduces its no crust, all chicken innov...

12 hours ago - US President Donald Trump vowed to order a military crackdown on once-in-a-generation violent protests gripping the United States, saying he was sending thousan...

15 hours ago - The leadership of the military Western Mindanao Command welcome 25 incoming Philippine Military Academy cadets from nearby provinces who will be on a ...

16 hours ago - A labor group says the anti-terror law can be used against labor disputes and would curtail labor rights and freedoms of Filipino trade unionists...

18 hours ago - Baguio City’s search for exemplary residents have been temporarily postponed due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. Every June, organizers s...

20 hours ago - Sen. Nancy Binay challenges government transport officials to commute to work and "experience for themselves" the supposed road transpo...

22 hours ago - Twitter says it is "actively investigating" the #dcblackout hashtag after online accounts pushed false and misleading tweets during a night of un...

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DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said yesterday that the â��R naughtâ�� or reproduction rate of COVID-19 was three to four individuals at the start of the pandemic. Now it is â��just one person.â��

Virus transmission rate slows – DOH

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In filing Senate Resolution No. 414, Senator Lito Lapid said even the upcoming resumption of classes would rely heavily on online or distance learning.

Lapid seeks probe on Philippines internet connectivity

7 hours ago

In an online press conference Monday, Joey Concepcion said the PMA and Project ARK have agreed to work together to protect both health and the economy.

Doctors, ARK to work together to save lives, livelihood

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Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III clarified that only 16,679 displaced OFWs are set to return home from various countries until the end of the month.

Most displaced OFWs would rather not return home – DOLE

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Cyclists want protection, space in ‘better normal’

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | 7 hours ago

A cyclists’ group set up bicycle lanes along a busy highway in Quezon City yesterday, hoping to prove to transport officials...

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Go sponsors two more health bills for government hospitals

By Cecille Suerte Felipe | June 3, 2020 - 12:00am

Sen. Bong Go is pushing two more local hospital bills to further improve the delivery of medical and healthcare services, especially in the provinces, amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

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House passes anti-terrorism bill

By Edu Punay | 7 hours ago

The House of Representatives has passed the proposed measure that seeks to impose harsher punishment on terrorist acts.

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Man held for arson in Addition Hills fire

By Neil Jayson Cayabyab | 7 hours ago

A man was arrested for allegedly causing a fire that left over 1,000 families in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City...

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Some winners from the COVID-19 lockdown

by: Gerardo P. Sicat

The previous column discussed the direct and indirect consequences...

Ricardo Preto: ‘I love designing and living in the Philippines. I feel that God lives here.’

by: Millet M. Mananquil

Ricardo Preto is excited. The robust, handsome and 6’3” tall...

Life On Lockdown (LOL!!!) seniors edition.

by: Ricky Lo

The celebrated singer is right. COVID-19 is a great equalizer....

Unsung heroes

by: Tony Katigbak

There is a lot of bad going on in the world today. ...

Back to basic in the new normal

by: Marichu A. Villanueva

Ironically, biking along major, busy thoroughfares like Edsa and...

Lessons from the virus

by: Boo Chanco

As we emerge from the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 lockdown,...

How effective are facemasks, app-based contact tracing?

by: Jarius Bondoc

France in pre-COVID-19 times forbade face-covering hijab in malls,...

Geopolitical troubles

by: Ian Bremmer

As the push to reopen economies intensifies, world leaders face...

Pro loop to reach out to proper body

by: Joaquin Henson

The PBA Board of Governors will convene at the pro league headquarters...

A profile on Switzerland

by: Andrew J. Masigan

Just before the quarantine, I had the privilege of breaking bread...

Ben on Bin: Stay safe so you can see him soon

by: Joanne Rae M. Ramirez

Retail magnate Ben Chan, whose IG teaser, “Your crush, landing...

Our modern armors

by: Lai S. Reyes

Now that Metro Manila is under general community quarantine and...

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In a press conference, DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the countryâ��s response against COVID-19 is gaining ground, based on three indicators: the deaths or case fatality rate, case doubling time and critical care utilization rate.

DOH claims small victory vs COVID

The Department of Health yesterday said it had achieved a “small victory” in the fight against the coronavirus disease

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COVID-19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

In a press briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire yesterday said around 6,800 test results still need to be validated.

14 labs still to submit results – DOH

A backlog of some 6,800 swab test results from 14 licensed laboratories have yet to be received by the Department of Health for validation.

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BACKLOGS COVID-19 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Go reminds public to remain vigilant despite GCQ

With most places in the country now under general community quarantine effective June 1, Sen. Bong Go reminded Filipinos to continue following health protocols and remain vigilant as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) still remains a threat to everyone.

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Cops with COVID jump to 315

The number of police officers whocontracted the coronavirus disease 2019 has climbed to 315, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.

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Phoenix Petroleum said the volatility in oil markets significantly challenged the industry at the start of the year.

Phoenix Petroleum incurs P215 million net loss in Q1

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. incurred a net loss of P215 million in the first quarter on the back of volatile global oil prices and the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic.

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Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.—Psalm 62:8

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"Our God is ready to be with us in all the times of life."

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