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PNP temporarily bans foreign travel for all personnel
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has temporarily suspended all foreign travels for its personnel due to the growing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
PNP Chief Gen. Archie Gamboa ordered the halt on the processing of foreign travel and authority to travel abroad for official functions, placing all pending leave applications on hold.
The decision comes as global COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000 in 100 countries, with the Philippines reporting 35 confirmed cases.
The PNP is also deploying personnel to malls and similar establishments to advise students to go home, following President Duterte's directive amid class suspensions in Metro Manila.
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