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Madrid to keep Catalonia reins if Puigdemont seeks remote rule

MADRID, Spain (AFP) –Spain warned Monday that Madrid would maintain its unpopular direct control over Catalonia if ousted regional leader Carles Puigdemont tries to govern again from exile in Belgium. Speaking to party members in Madrid, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Puigdemont had “to be physically present” in Catalonia to take office. And if that did not happen, he warned, the central government would maintain the direct rule imposed after Catalan leaders declared independence in October. Puigdemont is […]

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Philippines’ Mayon volcano alert raised as eruption feared

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines raised the alert level for the country’s most active volcano twice in 24 hours Sunday, meaning that a hazardous eruption is possible within days. A bright glow from Mayon volcano’s summit crater indicated the start of lava flow, while steam and ash plumes were produced by three steam-driven eruptions, according to the country’s volcanology institute. Mayon’s status was raised late Sunday to Level Three, meaning “increased tendency towards hazardous […]

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Lacson stands by criticisms of lawmakers he says are out to extend their terms through Charter Change

(Eagle News)– Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stood by his criticisms of lawmakers he said were out to take advantage of Charter Change to extend their terms and ensure there would be no elections. This was even after House Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro criticized the senator, who he said should not question the lawmakers with “speculative statements.” “Kung ganun kakapal ‘yong pagmumukha nila, eh ano ang magpe-prevent? Kakapal lalo ang pagmumukha nila kapag nag-holdover na […]

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JUST IN: Quakes jolt Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News) — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Sunday night, minutes after a 4.9-magnitude one hit the same area. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the latest quake hit 26 kilometers west of Paluan at 11:49 p.m. A previous quake took place at 11:20 p.m., 33 kilometers southwest of Paluan. Depth of focus of the latest earthquake was at four kilometers, while the previous was at 1 kilometer. An Intensity III was felt […]

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Alert Level 3 hoisted over Mayon volcano

(Eagle News) — An alert level 3 was hoisted over Mt. Mayon in Albay on Sunday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the this was after the volcano was seen to be in a ” noticeably increased unrest.” “After three phreatic eruptions and 158 rockfall events between 4:21 p.m. (January 13) and 7:25 p.m. (January 14), Mayon’s summit crater is now exhibiting bright crater glow that signifies the growth of a new […]

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Colmenares: OVP to be abolished under “PDP-Laban Constitution”

(Eagle News)– There will no longer be an Office of the Vice President if the current proposal to amend the Constitution pushes through. According to former Rep. Neri Colmenares, under the “Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan Constitution,” Vice President Leni Robredo “will be ousted from her office long before her term ends in 2022.” “While PDP Laban may argue that they will not apply this to VP Robredo, this is not expressed in PDP Laban Constitution since […]

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Alert Level 2 raised over Mt. Mayon after phreatic eruption

(Eagle News)– The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert status of Mayon to Alert Level 2 early Sunday. This was after the volcano in Albay experienced a phreatic eruption at  8:49 a.m., and later at 11:43 a.m. Residents have been advised not to enter the 6-kilometer  radius permanent danger zone. “Alert Level 2 remains in effect over Mayon Volcano, which means that the current unrest is probably of magmatic origin, which could lead to more […]

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SolGen Calida: There is rebellion in Mindanao even after liberation of Marawi

  (Eagle News) — Solicitor General Jose Calida on Saturday argued there was basis for the extension of martial law in Mindanao precisely because a “rebellion” continued to exist there even after Marawi was declared liberated from the clutches of terrorists. In his 63-page comment on the four petitions filed questioning the constitutionality of the extension, Calida said the Supreme Court itself has already said in Lagman v. Medialdea that “there are other rebel groups in Mindanao […]

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Roque: President Duterte has no plans of establishing revolutionary gov’t

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Saturday said President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans of establishing a revolutionary government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque issued the statement after the Social Weather Stations said that a “plurality” of Filipinos were opposed to the type of government. According to Roque, the President has said that he only mentioned the concept “in the context on kapag naghihingalo na ang republika.” “On SWS survey on revolutionary government, the President has […]

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SC: Four petitions vs one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao consolidated

(Eagle News) — All four petitions questioning the constitutionality of the one-year declaration of martial law in Mindanao have been consolidated. The Supreme Court Public Information office said in an advisory that all petitions would be tackled during oral arguments scheduled on January 16, at 2 p.m. and January 17, at 10 a.m. The four petitions were filed by the Makabayan bloc, militant groups, former Commission on Human Rights Chair Etta Rosales and the group led by former Commission […]

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Fourth petition questioning constitutionality of one-year extension of Mindanao martial law filed

(Eagle News)– A fourth petition questioning the constitutionality of the one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao has been filed before the Supreme Court. The group led by Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao and former Commission on Elections chairman Christian Monsod said the approval of Congress of the declaration was “unwarranted and unjustified” given the absence of “actual rebellion” as required for such a declaration in the Constitution. They said the claims of the supporters […]

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Trump issues stay of execution for Iran nuclear deal

by Dave Clark Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – US President Donald Trump announced Friday he would not reimpose nuclear sanctions on Iran, keeping a landmark 2015 deal alive… for now. The Republican leader grudgingly agreed to sign sanctions waivers, ensuring Washington will live up to its commitments for another 120 days, but he cautioned it would be “for the last time.” During that four-month period, he now wants Congress and America’s main European allies to draw up […]

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