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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has logged an average of eight sexual assault cases a day since the start of the community quarantine period.

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Archie Gamboa asked those who allegedly fell victim to sexual abuse at the hands of police officers to come forward and file cases against them. 

Struggling New Zealand media giant Stuff Limited was sold in a management buy-out deal for the symbolic fee of NZ$1.00 (US$0.61), the group’s Australian owners Nine Entertainment announced.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Metro Manila’s quarantine level could be downgraded to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting June 1.

President Rodrigo Duterte “expressed optimism” at the prospect of the Philippine taking part in clinical trials for possible vaccines against COVID-19 before yearend, according to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, after clinical trials in other countries have started.

The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO, ticker symbol MER) high billing during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) months has led to the government’s scrutiny for the removal of universal charges which are pass-on to consumers and causing higher electric billing monthly, with or without ECQ. Meralco will initially be required to submit documents including purchases from suppliers such as the power …

Cumulative investments recorded by the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) reached Php84.1 billion in the first four months of 2020, reflecting a 71 percent slowdown from last year’s Php286.7 billion in the same period.

By Jinky Jorgio Makati Mayor Abby Binay today said the city government has already rolled out its P5,000-cash assistance to 114,828 qualified individuals, a week after the implementation of the Makatizen Economic Relief Program (MERP). Under MERP, qualified Makati residents are entitled to P5,000 cash assistance as part of the city’s relief efforts to mitigate COVID-19’s economic impact.  “I’m happy …

Spraying disinfectant on streets, as practised in some countries, does not eliminate the new coronavirus and even poses a health risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned. In a document on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces as part of the response to the virus, the WHO says spraying can be ineffective. “Spraying or fumigation of outdoor spaces, such as streets or …

Strict lockdown protocols may be reimposed after crowds who filled shopping malls allegedly ignored still prevailing quarantine rules last May 16, first day of easing of protocols, according to Malacanang.