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PBBM: Gov’t to exhaust all legal remedies to bring Teves back to PHL

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Friday, March 22, said the government will take “all necessary actions” to bring Arnie Teves, the alleged mastermind in the killing of  Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, back to the country so he can face the charges against him. The President issued the statement a day after Teves was arrested by authorities in Timor-Leste, weeks after Degamo’s first death anniversary. In February, Teves was placed on the red notice of […]

PAGASA declares start of ‘warm, dry season’ in PHL

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has declared the start of the “warm and dry season” in the Philippines. PAGASA made the declaration as it announced the termination of the northeast monsoon, with the retreat of the high-pressure area over Siberia and the strengthening of the North Pacific High that has led to a “gradual shift in the wind pattern from northeasterly to easterly and an increase in the air temperature over […]

Ex-lawmaker accused of killing Philippine governor arrested in East Timor

MANILA, March 22, 2024 (AFP) – A Filipino former congressman accused of organising the killing of a provincial governor has been arrested at a golf driving range in East Timor, the Philippine Department of Justice said. Arnolfo Teves was the alleged mastermind of the March 2023 attack, which killed Roel Degamo, then-governor of the central province of Negros Oriental, and nine others. Police in East Timor detained Teves at a golf driving range in the […]

PBBM, First Lady with ‘flu-like symptoms’ — PCO

  (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has developed “flu-like symptoms” and has been advised by his attending physician to get some rest. This is according to the Presidential Communications Office, who noted that First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos has also developed the symptoms. The PCO said this was due to their “full schedule these last few days.” “They have been taking fluids and medication to alleviate their symptoms,” the PCO said. According to the PCO, their vitals […]

New Era University’s China Studies Center marks first anniversary with commitment to bilateral relations

Today marks the first anniversary of the China Studies Center of the School of International Relations at New Era University (NEU). Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian was the guest of honor on this occasion. The Chinese envoy hopes for more success for the school in the coming years. Ambassador Huang also mentioned that it is inevitable for neighboring countries like China and the Philippines to have misunderstandings and disputes. But what’s important, he […]

Blinken says US stands by ‘ironclad’ commitments to defend Philippines

By Léon BRUNEAU MANILA, March 19, 2024 (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its “ironclad” commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea. Blinken’s visit to Manila is his second since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos took office in 2022 and is part of a brief Asia tour to reinforce US support for regional allies against China. Beijing claims […]

Backup car of BuCor chief Catapang fired at on Skyway; no one hurt

(Eagle News)–The backup car of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr.  was shot at by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday, March 19. In a statement, the BuCor said the incident took place at 6:30 a.m. on Skyway. It said Corrections Officer 1 Cornelio Colalong was driving the car with Corrections Officer 1 Leonardo Cabaniero as his passenger when the perpetrators on board another vehicle overtook another BuCor backup car and fired. […]

Blinken to meet Philippine leader on bolstering alliance

MANILA, March 19, 2024 (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to hold talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday, as the countries seek to reinforce security and economic ties in the face of growing Chinese aggression. Blinken’s visit to Manila — his second since Marcos took office in June 2022 — is part of a brief Asia tour that also included South Korea. Washington is keen to improve relations with […]

Gov’t condemns ambush of soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur

PBBM orders swift administration of justice for four fallen soldiers (Eagle News)–The government condemned the March 17 ambush of soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur that killed four soldiers, with President Bongbong Marcos calling it a “despicable act.” “This…only strengthens our resolve to eradicate terrorism from the region and the entire nation,” President Marcos said. In a separate statement, the Philippine Army said the ambush was perpetrated by terrorist group Dawlah Islamiyah. Army Commanding General Lt. […]

At least 63 Filipinos to be repatriated from Haiti amid ongoing violence

(Eagle News)–The Philippines will repatriate at least 63 Filipinos from Haiti amid the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The Presidential Communications Office said the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers are looking to charter a flight since no flights are coming out of Haiti and land travel to Port-au-Prince is discouraged due to violence. According to the PCO, the Philippine Embassy led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez and the DMW-Migrant […]

PAGASA: Easterlies affecting the PHL

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Aurora will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers. According to the weather bureau, the entire country will have light to moderate […]

LRT-2 operations suspended from March 28-31 to give way to train maintenance activities

(Eagle News)–Operations of the Light Rail Transit-2 are suspended from March 28 to 31 to pave the way for its annual maintenance activities. The Light Rail Transit Authority said the day prior to the suspension of operations, or on Wednesday, March 27, the LRT-2 will implement shortened operating hours. On that day, the first train will leave Recto Station  and Antipolo Station at 5 a.m. The last train will depart those stations at 7 p.m. […]