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(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte decided to continue to place Metro Manila and the provinces of Batangas, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, and the cities of Iloilo, Tacloban and Davao under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until year-end. In a televised address to the nation, Duterte on Monday night, Nov. 30, said that there has to be a continued GCQ in these areas as COVID cases continued to rise in these areas. The rest of […]
The Israel Embassy officially has turned over P1 million worth of basic equipment, medicines, and supplies to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), to support immediate needs of those affected by the Marawi conflict. “We are all touched by the events in Marawi and the effect they brought to the people of Marawi. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed us to lend a hand of support to the affected people in Marawi and the surrounding […]
Security heightened in cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro (Eagle News) — The Philippine military advised the public to report to the government any “suspicious individuals” or activities that they will observe in their areas, especially in the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro after concerns were raised that some Maute members may have slipped out of Marawi City and mingled among evacuees. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla admitted on […]
Assures public gov’t troops have taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there (Eagle News) — The military on Friday said Maute members may have traveled to Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, but assured the public they have already taken “proactive measures” to ensure security there. “We have coordinated with local governments and other security partners (so they can) heighten their security posture,” Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson, told reporters during the Mindanao Hour briefing. Padilla added that Maute’s “capabilities” have been […]
Amidst the ongoing military clashes in Marawi City, evacuees can now attend to their basic hygiene needs, such as taking a bath and proper washing. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has installed 20 portalets in Iligan, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur, which will benefit the thousands of displaced individuals currently staying in evacuation centers. The Saguiaran Evacuation Center was provided with eight portalets (four for males, and four for females), Pantar, Lanao del […]
(Eagle News) — “This is a time for victory…Talagang panalo tayo dito.” This was the assurance President Rodrigo Duterte gave government troops in Iligan, which he visited on Friday amid the ongoing clashes with the Maute terrorist group in neighboring Marawi. “This is a time for victory. We will not lose it. How can we lose it? We have everything,” he said. He said he has bought “all the equipment” the troops needed. All the government planes, he […]
