Tag: national task force

NTF-WPS welcomes ASEAN support for peaceful resolution of disputes over South China Sea

(Eagle News)–The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) has welcomed the ASEAN’s reiteration for peaceful dispute resolution over the South China Sea. In a statement issued by the Presidential Communications Office, National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said President Bongbong Marcos’ “successful engagement (with) our ASEAN partners strengthens our diplomatic efforts in advancing the nation’s interest and maintaining regional peace and security.” Malaya made the statement after  Indonesia President […]

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Immigration bureau: Foreigners traveling to PHL for emergency, humanitarian reasons can seek travel ban exemption from NTF

(Eagle News) — Foreigners traveling to the Philippines for emergency and humanitarian reasons can seek travel ban exemptions from the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19. Bureau of Immigration Chief Jaime Morente said on Friday, April 9, this was based on a resolution passed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases in March that authorizes only the NTF to approve requests for entry of foreigners who are not exempted from […]

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Duterte to activate national task force vs illegal drugs

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Nov. 7, said he would activate a national task force against illegal drugs, as he reiterated that illegal drugs would play a role in the 2019 elections. He said the task force, which would be activated following the issuance of a memorandum, would be composed of  the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Coast Guard, and others. “Tignan mo ngayong eleksyon, makita ninyo ‘yan. Drug money […]

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