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Bakwit Fashown: Taal evacuees flaunting clothing donations go viral
It is already innate among Filipinos to find a silver lining even in the worst adversities. Thousands of residents in Batangas and other areas have been taking shelter at evacuation centers after the...
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MMDA officer carries sick child to hospital amid traffic
Mit Javellana and her family were on their way to the hospital. Her son, Earl, was having chills due to high fever and was in need of medical attention. But their car was not moving due to the severe...
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Pres. Duterte sets to visit Taal Volcano victims in Sto. Tomas, Batangas
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to check the situation and lead the ceremonial distribution of food packs to families affected by the Taal Volcano eruption at the PUP...
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DOTr-TWG to meet with stakeholders this week to discuss motorcycle taxi issues
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) inter-agency technical working group (TWG) is set to meet this week with stakeholders to discuss concerns involving motorcycle taxis. In...
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3 Chinese nationals quarantined in Kalibo due to suspected SARS-like virus
Aklan, Philippines – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Kalibo is currently on red alert status as three Chinese nationals were reportedly quarantined after they were suspected of having contracted...
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Fun, learning activities help evacuees overcome stress, trauma — Experts
Children play a game of basketball inside an evacuation center in Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines, 14 January 2020. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO BATANGAS, Philippines – Apart from physical struggles,...
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DOF urged to extend cash aid, zero-interest loans to Taal eruption victims
vacuees onboard a vehicle at a checkpoint following the eruption of Taal Volcano in Talisay, Batangas, Philippines, 15 January 2020. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO MANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker called on...
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98% of residents in 14-kilometer danger zone evacuated —DILG
Sylvestre Barba (C) listens to a radio inside an evacuation center for citizens affected by the eruption of Taal Volcano in Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines, 15 January 2020. EPA-EFE/MARK CRISTINO...
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BI braces for heavy congestion at airports during Chinese New Year
A thermal scanner monitors all arriving passengers inside Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, south of Manila, Philippines, 10 September 2014. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN MANILA,...
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Duterte leads distribution of assistance to families affected by Taal eruption
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday (Jan. 20) led the distribution of assistance to families affected by the Taal eruption in Sto. Tomas in Batangas. Relief goods...
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Gamboa officially assumes PNP chief post; to implement reshuffling in PNP
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the Oath Taking and Donning of Ranks Ceremony of Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa in Sto. Tomas, Batangas (Philippine National Police) MANILA,...
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Only 8 barangays in Tagaytay under mandatory evacuation, DILG clarifies
The Department of the Inteior and Local Government (DILG) has clarified that only eight barangays are covered by the mandatory evacuation. In a statement, the DILG said the order to implement a...
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New PNP Chief Gamboa eyes ‘no-take policy’, faster administrative case hearing
The new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PGen. Archie Gamboa eyes a ‘no-take policy’ among the PNP personnel. As the new PNP chief, Gamboa said he will not tolerate erring policemen, such as...
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DOH monitors child from Wuhan, China who manifested flu-like symptoms
Medical staff transfer patients to Jinyintan hospital where patients infected with a new strain of Coronavirus identified as the cause of the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak are treated in Wuhan, Hubei...
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Panelo to recommend review of UP-Ayala Technohub contract to Pres. Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte to also review the contract of the University of the...
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Farmers affected by Taal eruption seek government assistance
Ash-covered cornfield in Brgy. Hornalan, Calamba, Laguna, 21 January 2020. Clinton Anniversario/Photoville International Laguna, Philippines — Farmers in the province are losing thousands of pesos...
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SOMCO simplifies free toll procedure for Taal relief operations
Members of Manila police load relief aid, victims of the Taal Volcano eruption, onto a truck in Manila, Philippines, 19 January 2020. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO The Skyway Operations and Maintenance...
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Volcanic eruption has long-term effect on environment biodiversity,...
Damaged houses and trees are covered in volcanic ash as Taal volcano continues to spew smoke and volcanic ash in Batangas province, Philippines, 14 January 2020 (issued 15 January 2020)....
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MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said it has suspended the accreditation of an agency for allegedly duplicating approved visa orders. Immigration Commissioner Jaime...
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Aliens in PH urged to pre-pay reentry fees at BI offices
MANILA, Philippines—All foreign residents in the country departing for vacation ahead of the Chinese New Year are advised to process reentry fees before leaving for abroad, the Bureau of Immigration...
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