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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by telephone Tuesday, the White House said. There was no indication about the topics of discussion for the two leaders. The call was scheduled for 12:30 pm (1630 GMT). Trump has already spoken by telephone twice with Putin since taking office in January. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the planned conversation Tuesday, in comments to the Ria Novosti […]
(Eagle News) — The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill creating a national mental health policy, the first of its kind in the country. Senate Bill No. 1345, or the Philippine Mental Health Bill which was filed on Feb. 17, was passed on final reading on the Senate’s first day back in session. The bill–which seeks to incorporate mental health services in the public health system— was sponsored by former Senate […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Most Filipinos still trust the United States and Japan, more than China and Russia, according to the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia. The survey said majority or 79% of Filipinos still trust the US, while 75% trust Japan. In contrast, 63% of Filipinos expressed their distrust of China, while 54% expressed their distrust of Russia. This was despite the Duterte administration’s foreign policy shift geared towards creating closer […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China called Tuesday for the immediate suspension of a controversial missile defense system hours after Washington confirmed the shield was now operational in South Korea. “China’s position is clear-cut and firm. We oppose the deployment of the (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system in (South Korea) and urge relevant sides to immediately stop the deployment. We will firmly take necessary measures to uphold our interests,” foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said at […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said private companies that are using government lands to evade their tax liabilities, should give up these lands within three months. The President said that those who are abusing the government should return such lands to the government or else he will give the public the “go” signal to occupy the companies’ properties. “Within the next three months, those occupying government lands but did not pay taxes […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte, in his Labor Day message, promised thousands of new jobs for Filipinos. “Everyone who contributes labor as part of his commitment to nation-building deserves nothing less than a share of the fruits of his hard work,” he said. The President also said that government recognized the contribution of the Filipino worker to the country’s economy and promised to continue protecting the welfare of Filipino employees. “Workers […]
(Eagle News) — The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday paid the first tranche required by the Presidential Electoral Tribunal for her electoral counterprotest to move forward. The P8 million they paid, Atty. Barry Gutierrez, Robredo’s lawyer, said, was borrowed from Robredo’s relatives and those of the late Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, her late husband. Before making the payment, Robredo’s camp filed an appeal on the PET’s […]
Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Sa ikatlong pagkakataon, isinalang sa makapangyarihang Commission on Appointments ang kumpirmasyon ni Gina Lopez bilang environment secretary. Sa pagharap sa komisyon, isa-isang sinagot ni Lopez ang alegasyon ni Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez na hindi idinaan sa konsultasyon ang ginawang shutdown at arbitrary suspension sa ilang mining operations. Paglilinaw ni Lopez, hindi nya tinututulan ang pagmimina pero kailangan daw maging responsable ang mga mining firms. “I’m not against mining as […]
(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments is resuming today the confirmation hearing of Gina Lopez as environment secretary. Lopez–who faces opposition from several mining companies—was bypassed after two consecutive hearings last month. She was only reappointed to the position by President Rodrigo Duterte on April 17. The powerful body is set to implement new rules, which consist primarily in deciding whether to confirm or reject an appointment if the appointee has been bypassed three […]
(Eagle News) — Today, May 2, when Congress opens, critics of Vice President Leni Robredo are all set to file the impeachment complaint against her with the House of Representatives despite the earlier call of President Rodrigo Duterte not to pursue such a move. Lawyer Bruce Rivera said that they have already prepared the impeachment complaint, and they hoped to get it endorsed by lawmakers. Rivera said they would be filing the complaint at the […]
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump said he would be “honored” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un under the right conditions, dialing back threats of military action against the regime Monday. As Pyongyang threatens to carry out a sixth nuclear test that would further enflame tensions on the Korean peninsula, Trump appeared to offer the prospect of a diplomatic off-ramp. “If it would be […]
DAVAO, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United States, as he welcomed three Chinese warships to his home town. Duterte, who has loosened the Philippines’ long alliance with the US while strengthening ties with China and Russia, said he could not commit to the American president because of a busy schedule that included a trip to Moscow. “I am tied up. I […]
