Government

Mandatory use of face mask

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Mandatory use of face mask The provincial government of Pampanga through Ordinance No. 756, passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and approved by Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda strictly enforces the mandatory use of face mask outside the residence and in public places within the province of Pampanga. Penalty for violation: Php 20,000 – Php 50,000 Fine … Read more

On this day, June 7

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On June 7, 1904, General Artemio Ricarte began his seven and a half-year prison term at the Old Bilibid Prison (now Manila City Jail). He was convicted of illegal possession of firearms and rebellion after attempting to overthrow the U.S. Insular Government of the Philippines. He was noted for being the only Filipino general who … Read more

On this day, June 6

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On this day, June 6 On June 6, 1951, World War II hero Tomas Confesor died due to a heart attack. At the age of 32, he became representative of the Third District of Iloilo (his home province) (1922-1930). A double-degree holder (commerce and economics), he was named the first Filipino Director of Commerce (forerunner … Read more

40th Infantry Troops overran terrorist hideout

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Troops from the 40th Infantry “Magiting” Battalion, 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division, and 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade overran a terrorist hideout in Barangay Baumol, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat, on June 4, 2020, resulting in six terrorists killed and the capture of 19 others. You may want to read: Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course