Says President Duterte’s pronouncement was not meant to be taken at face value (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday sought to allay fears they would bomb lumad schools teaching subversion, saying President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement about it was not meant to be acted on in the first place. “Kinakailangang maintindihan ninyo ang pananalita (niya). Binanggit niya yun pero di naman talaga niya gagawin na bombahin (iyon). (He) was strongly communicating […]
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“Gorio” intensifies; gale warning up in northern, central seaboards of Luzon
(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm Gorio continued to intensify on Friday, as it headed northwest and enhanced the southwest monsoon that triggered rains in parts of the country. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Gorio was now packing maximum winds of 105 kilometers per hour, with a gust of 130 kph, prompting a gale warning to be hoisted over the northern and central seaboards of Luzon. […]
Clashes as Palestinians end boycott of Jerusalem holy site
by Shatha Yaish and Joe Dyke Agence France-Presse JERUSALEM, Undefined – Clashes erupted between Israeli police and Palestinians at a sensitive Jerusalem site Thursday as thousands of Muslim worshippers entered to end a boycott of the compound over new Israeli security measures. An AFP correspondent witnessed the clashes break out shortly after the worshippers entered. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported around 100 people wounded both inside the Haram al-Sharif compound, known to Jews as the […]
Authorities now monitoring tropical depression outside PAR
Gorio expected to leave PAR on Monday (Eagle News) — Authorities are monitoring another tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility, as Severe Tropical Storm Gorio continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, triggering rains in several parts of the country. According to Obet Badrina, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration weather forecaster, they were monitoring the weather system even if there was a “small chance” it would enter the PAR. “Itong dalawang weather […]
US gives surveillance planes to Philippines
The United States donated surveillance aircraft and began delivering weapons to the Philippines on Thursday to help its Asian country fight Islamist militants. The two Cessna C208B planes, which together with their equipment are worth more than $30 million, will track Islamic State group-styled gunmen as well as patrol maritime borders, US ambassador Sung Kim and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. “These planes are the latest… manifestation of all that our alliance is supposed to be, […]
List of suspension of classes for Friday, July 28
(Eagle News) — Classes and work in some parts of the country on Friday, July 28, have been suspended as Gorio continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, triggering rains. Below is a list of places where a suspension is in place. The places have been sorted alphabetically. Local government units All levels Agno, Pangasinan Alcala, Pangasinan Angono, Rizal Antipolo, Rizal Baliuag, Bulacan Bani, Pangasinan Baras, Rizal Bataan Bocaue, Bulacan Bugallon, Pangasinan Bulakan, Bulacan Bustos, Bulacan […]
President Duterte commends INC for “inspiring and laudable” mission, greets Church on 103rd anniversary
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte greeted members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo as they celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the Church and commended the leadership of INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, which he said empowered Church members in making a “positive impact” to society. “I join the members of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in celebration of their 103rd Anniversary,” he said. “For more than a century, the faith of the INC […]
Agencies involved in Marawi City rehabilitation hold meeting in Malacañang
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Various agencies involved in the rehabilitation of Marawi City held a meeting in Malacañang, headed by Secretary to the Cabinet Leoncio Evasco Jr., The meeting was led by Task Force “Bangon Marawi,” specifically the sub-cluster on housing. It was attended by the heads and members of the inter-agency group involved in the sub-committee of housing, including those from the executive branch and other stakeholders. https://youtu.be/v6MecwKD12o
Signal No. 1 now hoisted over Batanes as “Gorio” moves faster in northwest direction
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 is now raised over the province of Batanes, as Gorio moved faster in the northwest direction, and is expected to approach Taiwan on Sunday. According to Loriedin Dela Cruz, a weather forecaster at the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Gorio was now moving at 30 kilometers per hour, slightly faster than its initial speed. “Inaasahan nating bukas, kung di magbabago ang bilis ng takbo at direksyon nitong […]
PNP Chief greets Iglesia Ni Cristo members on Church’s 103rd anniversary
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa greeted members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo on the Church’s 103rd anniversary. “Sa ating mga kapatid sa Iglesia Ni Cristo, binabati ko po kayo ng masayang pagdiriwang sa inyong 103rd Anniversary ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Mabuhay po kayo at God bless po to everyone of you,” the PNP Chief said. Dela Rosa conveyed his message in a video greeting taken by Rafhael Nepomuceno […]
House “Magnificent 7” to no longer question extension of martial law in Mindanao before SC
(Eagle News) — The seven congressmen who challenged the constitutionality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao before the Supreme Court will no longer question before the High Court the extension of military rule there. In a statement, the so-called Magnificent 7—Reps. Edcel C. Lagman of Albay, Teddy Baguilat Jr. of Ifugao, Edgar R. Erice of Caloocan City, Emmanuel A. Billiones of Capiz, and Raul Daza of Northern Samar; and Party-list Reps. […]
President Duterte commends restoration of Rizal Park Hotel, vows support for nat’l heritage sites
Notes how US property now being restored by Filipino-Chinese (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte assured his government would continue to support initiatives aimed at preserving the country’s national heritage, as he graced the grand opening of Rizal Park Hotel in Ermita, Manila on Wednesday, July 26. The hotel stands at the site of the iconic Manila and Army Navy Club, the first American social club to be established in the country in 1898. […]





