Author: Martin Sadongdong
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PNP, AMLC freeze alleged drug lord’s assets, bank accounts in Cebu
Top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) jointly implemented Friday, Feb. 19 freeze order on two real estate properties and 10 bank accounts owned by a suspected drug lord in Cebu who was arrested in a buy-bust operation in 2019.
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Auring Alert: NDRRMC tells Pinoys to brace for stormy weekend
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) advised the public Friday, Feb.19 to prepare for a stormy weekend as severe tropical storm "Auring" is expected to bring heavy rains, which may cause flashflood and landslides.
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PSG members secretly given unregistered vaccines ‘safe’ from COVID-19 — AFP
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) personnel who were inoculated with an unregistered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine last year haven't experienced any adverse effect and are now considered "safe" from the dreaded disease, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) bared Friday, February 19.
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NTF mulls flying to India to negotiate arrival of COVID-19 vaccines
Top officials of the National Task Force (NTF) Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) are planning to go to India to discuss the possible early delivery of Novavax vaccines to the Philippines, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Friday, Feb. 19.
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Roque is right! Galvez says PH must accept whatever vaccine arrives first
Filipinos should accept whatever brand of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine that the government will provide in light of the supply shortage felt around the world, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Friday, Feb. 19.
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Pressured but determined: Galvez eager to start ‘measured, calibrated’ vaccination plan
Setbacks in the delivery of the first batch of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines won't stop the government from delivering a "measured and calibrated" vaccination plan, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. stressed Friday, February 19.
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Dozens evacuated to COVID-19 facility as magnitude 6.1-quake jolts Davao del Sur — NDRRMC
At least 45 people from Davao City were evacuated to a temporary treatment and monitoring facility for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients after a magnitude-6.1 earthquake rocked Magsaysay, Davao del Sur on Sunday, sending dozens of residents fleeing from their homes.
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China’s new law allowing its Coast Guard to fire at ‘intruders’ in SCS might cause open conflict- Lorenzana
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is worried that China's new law allowing its coast guard to fire at foreign ships it deems as intruders may cause an open conflict in the South China Sea.
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Parlade has proof that Aetas were not tortured — Lorenzana
Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. has evidence that the two Aetas who filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to declare as unconstitutional the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 were not tortured by the military, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed Monday as he defended the former's recent outburst against a journalist on social media.
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Serve with honor: New AFP Chief Sobejana is up to task of leading military with dignity
At a time when the military is hounded by criticisms due to its campaigns against the enemies of the State, newly-designated Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana has emphasized the need to restore the public’s trust to the military through transparent and effective service to the people.
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UP-DND accord still terminated after top execs hold dialogue. What’s next?
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and University of the Philippines (UP) President Danilo Concepcion has finally met to discuss the terminated accord between the two parties that set a heated discussion on the government’s anti-communist insurgency campaign.
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Sobejana faces first task as new AFP Chief and it’s about red-tagging
A day after his assumption of office, new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Friday, February 5, immediately hit the ground running and on top of his priorities was to determine possible violations committed by a ranking general who was accused of red-tagging a journalist.
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‘Like precious gold’: PH anticipates first batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer
The national government is set to receive around 117,000 doses of Pfizer vaccines from the United States anytime this month, its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began in the country last year.
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Sinas sacks entire police training unit in Central Visayas over alleged corruption
The entire 15-member unit of a police regional training center in Central Visayas (RTC-7) was ordered relieved by Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Friday, February 5, due to alleged irregularities involving excessive, overpriced, and unauthorized deductions from salaries and allowances of around 1,000 police recruits.
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Ex-AFP Chief Gapay ready to grab Duterte’s offer
Still fresh from stepping down as the country’s top military commander, newly retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gilbert Gapay has expressed readiness to take on a new job after President Duterte offered him another government post.
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PAF adds new C-130 cargo plane in fleet
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomed to its fleet Friday a newly refurbished C-130H aircraft from the United States that is expected to boost their operational capabilities.
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PH Navy’s second missile-able frigate arriving on Feb. 10
The future BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), the second missile-capable frigate of the Philippine Navy (PN), is set to arrive in the country on Feb. 10, 2021 from South Korea.
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Lorenzana sees better PH-US ties under Biden’s leadership
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippines will further improve its ties with the United States under the administration of US President Joe Biden.