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Abella: DAR turns over P137.4 M worth of projects, distributes land titles to more than 1000 beneficiaries

(Eagle News) — The Department of Agrarian Reform has distributed certificates of land ownership to more than 1000 beneficiaries, and “turned over” projects worth more than P100 million, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Thursday. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Abella said the 1163 beneficiaries received the certificates covering “more than 700 hectares” of agricultural lands in Apayao, Benguet  and Ifugao on June 15. Abella said also “turned over” were three farm-to-market roads and […]

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Abella reveals gov’t plans to construct two bridges in Metro Manila with help from China

(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Thursday revealed plans for the “design and construction” of two bridges in Metro Manila. In a briefing in Malacanang, Abella said the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Embassy of China in the country signed on Wednesday the “minutes of discussion covering full financial grant for the design and construction of the Binondo and Intramuros, and Estrella-Pantaleon bridges.” Based on an initial design, the bridge in […]

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Duterte, Widodo, reaffirm commitment vs terrorism in phone conversation

(Eagle News) — The Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to fight terrorism in a phone conversation on Wednesday night, as Philippine government troops closed in on local terrorist groups wreaking havoc in Marawi. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the call between President Rodrigo Duterte and his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo was “productive and fruitful.” He said it was President Duterte who received the Indonesian counterpart’s phone call, which came at a time Philippine government troops were battling […]

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Gov’t gears up for looming return of evacuees to Marawi as troops close in on Maute, Abu Sayyaf

(Eagle News) — The government is now gearing up for the looming return of evacuees to Marawi, as government troops close in on local terrorists who have wrought havoc in the city. In a briefing in Malacanang on Thursday, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said President Rodrigo Duterte was “setting aside” P20 billion for the “reconstruction” of Marawi, where government troops are close to defeating members of the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups that have pledged […]

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World population to reach 9.8 billion in 2050, UN says

  UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — The world’s current population of 7.6 billion will balloon to 9.8 billion in 2050, with India’s numbers to surpass China’s in just seven years, a United Nations report said Wednesday. Nigeria will overtake the United States by 2050 to become the third most populous country in the world, according to the figures by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. “With roughly 83 million people being added […]

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Military says hostage-taking in Pigcawayan over; all hostages unharmed, accounted for

The occupation of a school by Islamic terrorists in Cotabato is now over, with each of the 31 hostages the militants took accounted for and unharmed, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said on Wednesday night. “It’s all resolved, all the hostages have been accounted for, no one was hurt,” military spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla told AFP by phone. The unrest occurred in Pigcawayan, a farming town about 160 kilometers (100 miles) from Marawi […]

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Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under pressure

by Julie CHARPENTRAT / with Rob Lever in Washington Agence France-Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States – Uber’s embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick has resigned, yielding to pressure from investors seeking to clean up a toxic corporate culture at the fast-growing ridesharing group. Kalanick had announced an indefinite leave of absence a week earlier following the release of a report on Uber’s workplace troubles by former US attorney general Eric Holder. His departure announced late Tuesday caps […]

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Saudi king ousts nephew, names son as heir

by Ian Timberlake Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ousted his nephew as crown prince on Wednesday and installed his son Mohammed bin Salman, capping a meteoric rise for the 31-year-old that puts him one step from the throne. The young prince already wielded huge power before he became heir, spearheading a sweeping economic and social reform programme for the ultraconservative kingdom. His rise comes at a crucial time for Saudi Arabia […]

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8 heavy equipment para sa road repair, sinunog ng NPA sa Palawan

PALAWAN (Eagle News) — Sinunog ng mga miyembro ng New People’s Army (NPA) ang walong heavy equipment na gagamitin sana sa pagsasaayos ng kalsada sa bayan ng San Vicente sa lalawigan ng Palawan. Mariin ngayong kinukondena ng mga otoridad ang mga makakaliwang grupo matapos na sunugin ang walong heavy equipment ng Tagala Construction sa bayan ng San Vicente, Palawan. Dahil dito, pansamantalang naantala ang proyekto sa pagsasaayos ng kalsada. Sa ibinigay na datos ng pulisya […]

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Revive “Wow Philippines” tourism campaign – Sen. Gordon

(Eagle News) — Senator Richard Gordon urged the Department of Tourism (DOT) to revive the “Wow Philippines” tourism marketing campaign slogan which he conceptualized and launched when he was then the secretary of tourism. This is in view of the department’s “Experience the Philippines” controversial new video. According to Gordon, who also served as head of the tourism department from 2001 to 2004, there was no need to change the tourism slogan of the country constantly. He […]

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President Duterte, Widodo to discuss security issues, involvement of Indonesian terrorists in Marawi conflict

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to discuss with his Indonesian counterpart, President Joko Widodo, the reported presence of Indonesian terrorists in Marawi city. In an earlier interview, President Duterte confirmed that the Maute Group counts foreign nationals as their members. Aside from Indonesians, there are also Malaysians, Saudis and Yemenis. Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed Duterte’s statement, saying there were about 1,200 Islamist State terrorists in the country, and that 40 […]

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AFP spokesperson says Pigcawayan incident an “opportunistic” attack, BIFF rebels have retreated

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Liberation Freedom Fighters (BIFF) attacked two villages in North Cotabato on Wednesday, June 21. Reports said that the BIFF first attacked the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) outpost in Barangay Malagkit. In an interview with Net 25’s Agila Balita Alas Dose, Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said that the BIFF attackers had already retreated after the AFP went after them. “Okay na po, wala na po […]

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