COVID-19 bayanihan: Soldiers raise P16.95 million to help PH coronavirus fight

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines has raised P16.95 million after soldiers cut a portion of their salary to donate in the country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, its spokesman said Monday.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has raised P16.95 million after soldiers cut a portion of their salary to donate in the country's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, its spokesman said Monday.

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COVID-19 bayanihan: Soldiers raise P16.95 million to help PH coronavirus fight

COVID-19 bayanihan: Soldiers raise P16.95 million to help PH coronavirus fight

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Published Apr 20, 2020 10:38 AM PHT

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