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Pia Wurtzbach set to visit Post Yolanda project in Coron

QUEZON CITY, January 21 (PIA) —  Reigning Ms. Universe Pia Wurtzbach this Saturday is set to  visit the Integrated Watershed Management for Climate Resilience in Coastal Communities Project, run by the Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid (Cordaid) today. Before Pia, Miss Universe 2013 Gabrielle Isler made a similar visit organized by Cordaid in 2014. The project, supported by the  National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA)/Caritas Philippines, Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay-Social Action Center (AVT-SAC), […]

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Malacanang congratulates US President Trump, closer US-PHL ties seen

  (Eagle News) — Malacanang congratulated the United States 45th President Donald Trump on Saturday (January 21), saying the Philippine government was looking forward to “working closely” with the new Trump administration. “We congratulate the people of the United States for a successful 58th presidential inauguration. In keeping with the two-century American democratic tradition, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America outside the U.S. Capitol at 12 […]

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QC to DENR: Reconsider Payatas closure

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 21 (PIA)–The Quezon City government appealed to Environment Secretary Gina Lopez to reconsider her order regarding the immediate closure of the Payatas sanitary landfill as the move would derail the city government’s solid waste management system.A statement from the City’s Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department stated that the Quezon City government is addressing every necessary step to address the concerns of the DENR Secretary. “To this extent, the Quezon City government […]

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QC extends deadline for business tax payments

QUEZON CITY, Jan 21 (PIA)–Quezon City has extended the deadline for first quarter tax payments. Taxpayers now have until February 3 to settle their tax obligations without penalties. The extension is provided under City Ordinance 2550 which was approved by Mayor Herbert Bautista on January 16. The deadline for the payment of business taxes in Quezon City has been extended from January 20 to February 3. The grant of the extension was described as necessary […]

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ICYMI: Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s live coverage of the inauguration of President Donald Trump

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES (January 21) – Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, through its Eagle News Service, gave viewers around the globe a special live coverage of the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Entitled “The 45th US President: Inauguration of President Donald Trump”, EBC, through its various news bureaus and correspondents based in the United States of America gave its viewers an intimate look at the US presidential inauguration. From the activities prior to the inauguration, to the […]

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Dollar falls, stocks pare gains after Trump inauguration

  By Sinead Carew NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The dollar was down but U.S. stock indexes pared their gains in the last day of a choppy trading week, after Donald Trump’s inaugural speech as U.S. President prompted investor concern about protectionist trade policies. U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly as Trump spoke but were still up on the day. The dollar, which has lost some of its momentum in recent weeks, was off 0.2 […]

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Melania Trump stuns in first lady fashion stakes

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — First Lady Melania Trump stunned fashion watchers by donning a sleek, off-the-shoulder cream dress with a daring thigh-high slit to dance with President Donald Trump at the inaugural balls. Her column dress, finished with a sculpted ruffle that cascaded down the front of the gown and cinched at the waist with a red ribbon, won praise for being fresh, modern, elegant and yet understated. She won rave reviews for […]

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James Mattis sworn in as Trump’s defense secretary

by Thomas WATKINS Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Retired Marine general James Mattis was sworn in Friday as US defense secretary, praising intelligence agencies and calling for stronger ties with allies in a break from positions taken by President Donald Trump. Mattis was confirmed by a 98-1 vote earlier Friday in the first action taken by US senators after Trump took the oath of office, and was sworn in by Vice President […]

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House Speaker urges PNP chief to resign

  (Eagle News) — House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez called on the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald dela Rosa to resign after he himself expressed deep shame and regret that a Korean businessman was killed inside the national police headquarters in Camp Crame in Quezon City. In a statement, Alvarez called on Rosa to “immediately resign as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to save President Rodrigo Duterte from further […]

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Trump signs executive order against Obamacare health law

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order aimed at limiting the “burden” of the Obamacare health law that the incoming US leader has vowed to repeal. During the signing in the Oval Office, Trump’s chief of staff Reince Priebus described the order as aimed at “minimizing the economic burden” of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, “pending repeal.” Doing away with Barack Obama’s signature domestic achievement is a top […]

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Camp Crame security monitoring to be heightened after murder of Korean national

  (Eagle News) — Security in around the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City will be heightened following confirmed reports that Korean businessman Ji Ick-Joo was killed inside its premises. All CCTV recordings inside Camp Crame will be reviewed, according to PNP Spokesperson Police Senior Supt. Dionard Carlos. They are now coordinating with the PNP headquarters support service to review all CCTV recordings taken on October 18 and 19 2016, when the […]

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Violence mars anti-Trump protests in Washington

  by Carlos HAMANN / Thomas WATKINS WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Masked, black-clad protesters carrying anarchist flags smashed windows and scuffled with riot police Friday in downtown Washington, blocks away from the route of the parade in honor of newly sworn-in President Donald Trump. Washington police arrested more than 90 people over acts of vandalism committed on the fringe of peaceful citywide demonstrations being held against Trump’s inauguration. Just before the parade was due […]

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