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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• How MECQ until April 30 works

Here are the details of the modified enhanced community quarantine or MECQ now in place in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal starting Monday, April 12.

• 2 village guards to face homicide complaints for beating a man to death

Homicide complaints will be filed against two unnamed village guards who beat a man to death for violating curfew in Calamba, Laguna. They reportedly beat 26-year-old Ernanie Jimenez to his death.

• Roque says ‘unchristian’ to ask why he got PGH room while others waited

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque says he is confined in the Philippine General Hospital or PGH on Saturday, April 10, for COVID-19 treatment. This is the second time he got infected with the coronavirus in less than a month.

• Philippines, US to begin 2-week joint military drill on April 12

Filipino and American soldiers conduct a two-week joint military exercise starting Monday, April 12. But unlike previous exercises, this year’s ‘Balikatan’ drills are scaled down.

• Duterte extends condolences over death of Prince Philip

President Rodrigo Duterte joins world leaders in mourning the passing of Britain’s Prince Philip. The Palace says the Filipino people ‘share the grief of the British people in this period of bereavement.’ – Rappler.com