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By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The government is now seeking up to P72 million as fines from Xiamen Air after one of its planes skidded off a Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway in August, prompting flight cancellations. Manila International Airport Authority general manager Ed Monreal said that this was only based on their initial computation, and that the amount could be up to P42 million more, depending on affected airline companies. He said the […]
(Eagle News) — A potential super typhoon may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this week, according to the country’s weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said severe tropical storm ” Mangkhut” was last spotted at 3,255 kilometers East if Southern Luzon (14.7°N, 149.8°E) still outside PAR as of 1:00 PM Monday with maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 135 kilometers per hour. […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday, Sept. 10, said the police were behind President Rodrigo Duterte, this amid rumors of an ouster plot against the chief executive. “Even (the Armed Forces of the Philippines), wala naman nakikita masama sa ginagawa ng present administration..so we give our full support sa administration..because it follows the Constitution. And the present administration follows the rule of law..,” Albayalde said. He noted that […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will address the nation on Tuesday, Sept. 11. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque said, however, that there was no topic in particular that was slated to be discussed. The speech is scheduled at 3 p.m.
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service An alias warrant against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV will not be issued just yet. This was after the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 set a hearing on the motion filed by the Department of Justice for the issuance of a warrant and a hold departure order against the senator instead. Judge Elmo Alameda set the hearing on the motion to Sept. 14, at 9 a.m., instead. Earlier, Branch […]
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area spotted north of Basco, Batanes has developed into a Tropical Depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the center of Tropical Depression “Neneng” was located 120 kilometers north of Basco, Batanes, within the Philippine Area of Responsibility. “Neneng” is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Monday, Sept. 10, stood by President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim Communist rebels, the Liberal Party and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV had plans of ousting him as chief executive by October. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President had access to “all information, including intelligence information.” Roque called Duterte’s political enemies “atat na atat” to return to Malacañang. He expressed confidence, however, that Filipinos would “defend the President, democracy.” “..Dahil […]
(Eagle News) — Naghain ng resolusyon ang isang mambabatas na layong maitama ang direksyon ng National Food Authority sa pagbili ng palay. Ayon kay ANAKPAWIS Rep. Ariel Casilao, ikinukonsidera niya na humiling ng karagdagang budget na 10 billion piso para sa pagbili ng mas maraming pang palay mula sa mga magsasaka. Kasama din sa resolusyon na baguhin ang naunang desisyon ng NFA Council na hindi pwedeng itaas ang buying price ng palay na nanatili sa […]
(Eagle News)—Rains are expected in some parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said a low pressure area within the Philippine Area of Responsibility is expected to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains over Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Apayao and Abra. The rest of Luzon, meanwhile, will experience good weather, with only possible localized thunderstorms. PAGASA said, however, that the LPA located 200 kilometers […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Sept. 9, said Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was using the country’s inflation problems as a “political issue.” “In fact, nagsimula na iyong problema sa inflation bago pa siguro lumabas itong isyu ng Trillanes,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Trillanes is going head-to-head with the Palace after Proclamation 572 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte declared the amnesty granted to him as void ab initio. The proclamation had cited as bases Trillanes’ […]
(Eagle News)—-Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday, Sept. 9, maintained it was up to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to show proof that he indeed submitted a form to apply for amnesty for the Oakwood mutiny and Peninsula Manila siege in 2003 and 2007, respectively. “Kung hindi mahanap iyong kopya ng (Department of National Defense), ang dapat diyan ipakita niya iyong kopya niya kasi lahat naman iyan kapag nag-file ka, may receive copy hindi ba?” he […]
(Eagle News)—-The Philippines might procure weapons from Israel and Jordan. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark following President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to the two countries, the first by any Philippine leader. “(The Department of National Defense) and (the Department of the Interior and Local Government) might (procure the weapons),” Roque said. If the purchase pushes through, the Philippines will have snubbed America’s sales pitch for its military equipment. Three US Cabinet members had written […]
