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Beijing, China (AFP) — China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took a step toward easing tensions in the South China Sea, state media reported Thursday, agreeing to a framework for a “code of conduct” to prevent incidents in the disputed waters. The competing claims to the sea, which is believed to sit atop vast oil and gas deposits, have for decades made it one of Asia’s potential military flashpoints. The issue has come to […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law banning smoking in public places nationwide. Under Executive Order No. 26, smoking in “enclosed public places and public conveyances, whether stationary or in motion” is now prohibited. Selling cigarettes will also be banned in all enclosed public places, according to the order published late Thursday and which takes effect in 60 days. Smoking and selling cigarettes within 100 meters (330 feet) of schools, parks and […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Public utility jeep drivers and operators are set to conduct another transport strike on Monday, May 22, to protest the plan of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to phase out and scrap old jeepneys. George San Mateo, president of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide, and Convenor of “No to Jeepney Phase-Out Coalition” (NJPOC), explained that although the government assured them there would be […]
The Philippine economy has sustained one of the fastest growth rates in Asia, official data showed Thursday, which analysts said signalled strong economic leadership from President Rodrigo Duterte. The economy expanded by 6.4 percent on a yearly basis in the first three months, the government said, which was slightly lower than expectations but is still the second-fastest in the region after China. “The Philippines remains one of the strongest performers among the major emerging economies […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police will receive new free firearms from China. This was confirmed by PNP Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Wednesday, May 17. According to the PNP Chief, China promised to give 23,000 M4 rifles to the PNP. Dela Rosa said that if not cancelled, the additional firearms will be a great help to the capability of the PNP in protecting areas with security threats. “Kung […]
(Eagle News) — Starting today, May 18, law enforcers will start implementing Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. “Anything that can distract, blur, or obstruct the sight of the driver while operating the vehicle, or if he does not have a full view of the roadway, are not allowed anymore,” announced Land Transportation Office (LTO) chairman Edgar Galvante in a briefing on Wednesday, May 17. Based on the Republic Act 10913 Section 4, […]
Ni Erwin Temperante Eagle News Service Lusot sa kasong possession of illegal drugs si Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino at ang Chinese national na si Yan Yi Shou matapos absweltuhin sila ng Justice department sa mga kasong iyon. Sa resolusyon ng Department of Justice na nilagdaan ni Undersecretary Deo Marco, ibinasura ng DOJ panel ang Sept. 15, 2016 na resolusyon na nagsasabing kinakitaan ng sapat na batayan upang kasuhan sina Marcelino at Yan. Kinatigan din ng DOJ ang unang desisyon […]
Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Oobligahin na ang mga pampublikong sasakyan at mga patrol car ng gobyerno na maglagay ng camera sa dashboard ng mga sasakyan. Ito’y kapag napagtibay ang Senate Bill 1457 o Dashcam Law na inakda ni Senador JV Ejercito. Layon ng panukala na makatulong sa pagresolba sa mga road accident, na pang-apat na sa mga itinuturing na dahilan ng pagkamatay batay sa report ng World Health Organization, at ng iba pang uri ng krimen at mga pang-aabuso. […]
(Eagle News)– Senator Cynthia Villar is still the Senate’s richest member but she is no longer the only billionaire as she now shares the spot with Senator Manny Pacquiao. From P3.5 billion last year, Villar’s wealth slightly increased to P3.606 billion as of December 31, 2016, based on her 2016 statements of assets, liabilities and networth (SALN). Pacquiao declared a net worth of P3.072 billion, making him the second richest senator. Senator Antonio […]
Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Kinastigo ni Senador Panfilo Lacson ang pagmamaktol ni Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo matapos maunsyami ang ikalawang pagsalang niya sa Commission on Appointments. Sa mensahe sa kaniyang Twitter account, inakusahan ni Taguiwalo ang CA na sinasadya ang pagdelay ng kanyang kumpirmasyon. Sabi ni Taguiwalo, tila sinasaktan at tinorture siya ng makapangyarihang komisyon. Pero sabi ni Lacson, may dahilan naman kaya naipagpaliban ang pagsalang nito sa confirmation hearing kahapon. Naubos aniya ang oras […]
(Eagle News)– The government on Thursday said the decision to refuse European Union aid from now on was done to assert the country’s independence. “(This) is to enable them (EU) not to interfere with our internal affairs,” Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said in a text message to reporters on Thursday. “We are supposed to be an independent nation,” he said. Media reports quoted European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen as saying that refusing […]
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The European Union launched infringement proceedings against Italy on Wednesday for failing to adequately investigate emissions cheating allegations against automaker Fiat. The accusations involving the Italian auto giant come in the wake of the Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal, revealed in 2015, that affected 11 million cars. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, says Italian authorities ignored the presence of so called “defeat devices” in Fiat autos that enable cars to minimize pollution levels […]
