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Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano says 65 barangays in the city are currently under localized lockdown
Pasay mayor says Metro Manila mayors want to "intensify" measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
RELATED: The country could see as many as 6,000 new COVID-19 infections a day by month-end, according to the latest OCTA projections bit.ly/30kyX8e
Pasay mayor says the healthcare utilization rate in Pasay City hospitals is still manageable
Pasay mayor says the city is in need of more uniformed personnel to strengthen its quarantine protocols
Mayor Rubiano says granular and localized lockdowns in the city are effective in lowering the number of cases in Pasay City

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Performing artist and cultural worker Grace Nono says she grew up not having an idea about ethnic music. But when she discovered it, she was amazed by indigenous songs
Nono says she looked for people who can give her mentorship on ethnic music
Nono says despite not being active for a longtime in the music scene, she was busy doing cultural activities
Nono: Maghanap tayo ng mga mahuhusay na hindi naririnig, bigyan natin sila ng pagkakataon
CLARIFICATION: Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano says only one barangay is under local enhanced community quarantine

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