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- Gov’t suspends reduced physical distancing in public transportation. The 0.75 meter rule introduced on September 14 is suspended as President Rodrigo Duterte mulls concerns of health experts about relaxing social distancing measures.
- AFP wants free access to Dito cell sites to prevent Chinese 'intrusion.' The military plans to add more safeguards to its agreement with the China-backed Dito Telecommunity as senators raise concern over its security risks.
- Int'l church groups: Killings in PH fueled by Duterte's 'unabashed incitement to violence.' In a statement, at least 20 groups warned that these abuses stem from the deadly rhetoric of President Rodrigo Duterte, and his government's disdain for dissent.
- Guevarra denies Duterte backing for Duque influenced PhilHealth probe findings. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says lack of time and effort on the part of the Duque-led PhilHealth Board may have allowed officials to hide critical documents as they sought approval for certain decisions.
- FALSE: Media did not report on malversation raps vs Aquino. At least 3 mainstream media outlets reported on the 274 counts of malversation filed against former president Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III and other government officials.
- Gov’t suspends reduced physical distancing in public transportation. The 0.75 meter rule introduced on September 14 is suspended as President Rodrigo Duterte mulls concerns of health experts about relaxing social distancing measures.
- AFP wants free access to Dito cell sites to prevent Chinese 'intrusion.' The military plans to add more safeguards to its agreement with the China-backed Dito Telecommunity as senators raise concern over its security risks.
- Int'l church groups: Killings in PH fueled by Duterte's 'unabashed incitement to violence.' In a statement, at least 20 groups warned that these abuses stem from the deadly rhetoric of President Rodrigo Duterte, and his government's disdain for dissent.
- Guevarra denies Duterte backing for Duque influenced PhilHealth probe findings. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says lack of time and effort on the part of the Duque-led PhilHealth Board may have allowed officials to hide critical documents as they sought approval for certain decisions.
- FALSE: Media did not report on malversation raps vs Aquino. At least 3 mainstream media outlets reported on the 274 counts of malversation filed against former president Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III and other government officials.