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“Law to be enforced uniformly,” says AFP spokesperson (Eagle News) — The Philippine military said it will “enforce the law uniformly” if the New People’s Army would continue its unlawful activities. In a press conference in Davao City on Friday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla urged the other side to reconsider its decision after receiving news about this amid the ongoing terror threat of the Islamist militants in […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine government said it was “deeply disturbed” with the order from the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) directing the New People’s Army (NPA) to intensify attacks against government forces amid the ongoing fight against the Maute terrorists in Mindanao. The government peace panel asked the CPP to reconsider its decision or else it might be misconstrued that the communists are abetting the terrorist acts of the Maute group. The […]
(Eagle News) — “This is a time for victory…Talagang panalo tayo dito.” This was the assurance President Rodrigo Duterte gave government troops in Iligan, which he visited on Friday amid the ongoing clashes with the Maute terrorist group in neighboring Marawi. “This is a time for victory. We will not lose it. How can we lose it? We have everything,” he said. He said he has bought “all the equipment” the troops needed. All the government planes, he […]
Israel Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau hosted a reception to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel held at the SM the fort. The Ambassador said, holding the Independence Day celebration in Manila is special for Israelis. He recalled the contributions of two former Philippine Presidents in building relationships between the two countries. https://youtu.be/O9jqp2kWCAU
(Eagle News) – The Department of Trade and Industry reminded businessmen in Mindanao to comply with the price freeze in basic commodities implemented with the declaration of martial law. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ted Pascua said that penalties for violating the price freeze may include revocation of license. Business owners who will be caught violating the Price Act will be charged an administrative fine of P5,000 to P1 million or a prison sentence of one to […]
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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask the Supreme Court to create special courts to hear cases faced by members of the Maute Group. Based on records of the DOJ, 89 members of the Maute Group face cases of kidnapping, and kidnapping with murder in the Malabang Regional Trial Court in Lanao Del Sur, while an additional four face charges of illegal possession of improvised incendiary devices. Justice Secretary […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Associated Labor Unions – Trade Union Congress of the Philippines asked for an increase in the minimum wage for employees in the private sector in the National Capital Region. The petition was filed on Thursday, May 25 at the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) office in Malate, Manila. The group is asking for an increase of Php 184 based from the data of the National Wage and […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The United States of America condemned the attack of the Maute Group in Marawi City. In a statement, Washingon D.C. promised to give aid to the Philippines in the fight against terrorism, adding that the Philippines is its closest ally. The statement was released in the face of President Rodrigo Duterte’s criticisms against the American government due to its comments against President Duterte’s war on drugs. https://youtu.be/WRTOtuHzIu0
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Some opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives asked the public to support the martial law in Mindanao. Minority congressmen Buhay party-list Representative Lito Atienza and Kabayan party-list Representative Harry Roque both stated that the public should trust President Rodrigo Duterte as it is only President Duterte, in his capacity as commander-in-chief, who has all the complete intelligence data. Still, the members of the minority bloc of the House of Representatives […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was tightened after the declaration of martial law in Mindanao following the Marawi siege. “We will implement stricter security measures at the airport,” Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal said. Monreal said that the airport police department was always coordinating with the Aviation Security Group and other law enforcement groups in order to monitor the security in the four terminals of NAIA. Monreal […]
