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Duterte urges landlords, lessors to allow delay in payments

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 29 10:21 AM

In a changed tone, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday appealed to landlords and lessors to allow the delay of payments from their tenants and lessees amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Duterte tells Goma: No reason not to accept returning residents

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 01:10 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday night he doesn’t object with Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez’ policy over returning residents, but insisted they should be allowed to return home. Read more »

Duterte asks schools to allow 'staggered tuition payment' amid pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 01:06 AM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday asked schools to accept installment-form tuition payment from students amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Briones: DepEd to tap TV, radio for education amid pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 11:52 PM

The Department of Education will implement 3 alternative ways of learning, such as the utilization of lessons through television and radio, amid the coronavirus crisis in the Philippines. Read more »

'Wag kayo matakot': Duterte says no martial law in Philippines amid COVID-19 pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 11:40 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte assured Filipinos that there is no martial law in the Philippines despite the increased presence of police and soldiers as the country fights the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more »

Duterte confident China will be first to come up with COVID-19 vaccine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 10:11 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday expressed confidence that China will be the first country to be able to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

IATF, iminungkahi sa Pangulo na isailalim na sa GCQ ang Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 08:19 PM

Magtatapos ang MECQ o modified enhanced community quarantine na ipinatutupad sa Metro Manila sa May 31.  Read more »

Wilkins Villanueva, nanumpa na bilang bagong hepe ng PDEA

Joey Taguba Yecyec, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 09:06 PM

Opisyal nang manunungkulan bilang bagong Director General ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency si Wilkins Villanueva matapos ang kaniyang oath taking sa sala ni Regional Trial Court Branch 25 Judge Arthur Abundiente, Huwebes ng umaga. Read more »

Budget chief: Funding COVID-19 response a 'continuing saga'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 03:52 PM

Funding the Philippines coronavirus pandemic response is a "continuing saga," the country's budget chief said Thursday as he dismissed the possibility of requesting for a supplemental budget. Read more »

Over 16,000 repatriated OFWs return to their hometowns: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 02:35 PM

More than 16,000 repatriated overseas Filipino workers have gone home to their respective hometowns this week, Malacañang said Thursday.   Read more »

Duterte to decide on lockdown easing with economy, jobs at stake

Arianne Merez, Jamaine Punzalan and Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 11:23 PM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will on Thursday decide on a recommendation to further ease one of the world's longest lockdowns, a move that could salvage the economy and cap job losses. Read more »

Briones: No conflict between Duterte, DepEd on school opening

Jaehwa Bernardo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 05:08 PM

The Department of Education (DepEd) said Thursday there was no conflict between its plans on the start of the coming school year and President Rodrigo Duterte's recent statement that he would disallow classes until a coronavirus vaccine is available.  Read more »

Duterte extends term of Boracay rehab task force until May 2021

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 12:24 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the term of the inter-agency task force in charge of the rehabilitation of top tourist destination Boracay island until May 8, 2021, citing the need to complete projects in the area.    Read more »

PH, Vietnam reaffirm pledge to pursue peace in South China Sea

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 27 10:33 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) – The Philippines and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to pursue peace and stability in South China Sea, where both sides have claims against China's assertions of sovereignty over nearly all of the disputed waters. Read more »

Vietnam assures PH of unimpeded rice supply as COVID-19 crisis persists - Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 27 06:24 PM

 President Rodrigo Duterte has received assurance from Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguy?n Xuân Phúc of unimpeded rice imports as the coronavirus crisis continues, Malacañang said Wednesday. Read more »

Solon justifies House probe on alleged ABS-CBN franchise violations

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 27 05:48 PM

MANILA - Cong. Eric Yap revealed Wednesday his reasons for filing a resolution, along with presidential son and fellow lawmaker Paolo Duterte and another solon, to have ABS-CBN investigated over alleged violations of its expired franchise. Read more »

7,500 repatriated OFWs sent to their hometowns this week: OWWA

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 02:28 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday gave government agencies a week to bring some 24,000 OFWs to their home provinces. Read more »

Duterte decision on possible Metro Manila GCQ out before weekend: DILG

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 08:21 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte will decide before the weekend whether or not to further loosen the coronavirus lockdown of some 12 million people in Metro Manila, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said Wednesday. Read more »

Davao region nasa 273 na ang kabuuang bilang ng kaso ng COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 01:22 AM

May 128 recoveries habang 26 na ang namatay dulot ng virus. Read more »

'Finally free': Homebound Filipinos cheer end to quarantine ordeal

Reuters
Posted at May 27 01:22 AM

Hundreds of repatriated Filipino workers made their way to bus and airport terminals on Tuesday to return to families, the first among around 24,000 nationals stuck for weeks in the capital's quarantine facilities, hotels and aboard cruise ships. Read more »