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Philippines worried for poor despite strong growth

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippine economy expanded 7.0 percent in the second quarter, official data showed Thursday, but President Rodrigo Duterte’s new government said major changes were needed to fix one of Asia’s biggest rich-poor divides. The April-to-June period covered the final months of Benigno Aquino’s administration, capping six years of stellar growth that helped boost thePhilippines‘ credit ratings and end its reputation as one of the region’s economic laggards. However, Duterte won a landslide […]

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Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines received the first of ten coast guard vessels from Japan Thursday, the coastguard said, as the two countries boost security ties in the face of their separate maritime disputes with China. The 44 metre (144 foot) BRP Tubbataha has arrived in Manila, the Philippinescoast guard said in a statement, adding that it will be used for search and rescue, law-enforcement and transport purposes. They did not specify where it […]

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PHLPost releases special stamp featuring President Duterte’s inauguration

MANILA,  Aug. 19 (PIA) – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released a special commemorative stamp featuring the historic inauguration and oath taking of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. President Duterte, the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines took his oath at the Malacañang Palace last June 30, 2016. According to PHLPost, the ‘Inaugural Stamps’ are issued in keeping the tradition that when there is a new president, the postal service would come out with […]

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Government’s campaign vs. crime and drugs yielding positive results – Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The war on drugs and crime launched by President Rodrigo Duterte has produced positive results in 50 days since he occupied the highest post in the country. According to Malacañang, the crime incidence decrease significantly from 56,339 in July 2015 to 50,817 this July 2016. Malacanang also reported that index crimes or crimes against persons and property went down a month after the Duterte administration began. Presidential Communications Office Chief […]

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Duterte administration to strengthen policy on child nutrition

DAVAO CITY, August 18 (PIA) – Socio-Planning Economic Secretary and director-general of the National Economic and Development Authority Ernesto Pernia cited good and proper nutrition for new babies as one of the meaningful economic policies that the government must implement to ensure quality of life for Filipinos. Speaking to reporters during the press briefing on the Second Quarter Performance of the Philippine Economy, he said the focus of this policy is proper nutrition from the […]

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Olympic silver medalist Hidiliyn Diaz to give scholarship

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidiliyn Diaz will establish a scholarship program for deserving young athletes. She also plans to build a weight-lifting gym in Zamboanga City. Diaz said that now that she was able to achieve her dream, it is time for her to help younger athletes achieve their dreams also. https://youtu.be/2ff2U7cY8ZY

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Transport group asks for Php 1 fare hike during rush hour

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The transport group Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon asked for a Php 1.00 fare hike for jeeps during rush hours – 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, reasoning that during such periods, jeepneys experience higher consumption of gasoline. https://youtu.be/uUKAAOmaHFw

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Department of Transportation to handle traffic management in Metro Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is finalizing details in its plan to directly handle the management of traffic flow in Metro Manila. Transportation spokesperson Cherry Mercado said that the department already met with different government agencies like the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) for their suggestions in order to decongest the traffic flow in Metro Manila.

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Pulse Asia Survey: Ilang botante, umaming nabili ang boto noong 2016 elections

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa survey ng Pulse Asia, lumabas na dalawampu’t-dalawang porsyento ng mga botante ang umaming may nag-alok sa kanilang kandidato para bilihin ang kanilang boto noong 2016 elections. 74 percent sa 1200 respondents ang inaming tinanggap nila ang alok na pera at iba pang materyal na bagay kapalit ng boto habang 26 na porsyento lang ang hindi tinanggap ang alok mula sa kandidato. Gayunman, labing-walong porsiyento sa mga ito ang ibinoto […]

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PRRD leads PNP’s 115th Police Service anniversary, awards outstanding policemen, units

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 18 (PIA)–President Rodrigo R. Duterte  led the awarding of outstanding police officers and units during the 115th Police Service anniversary of the Philippine National Police. held at Camp Crame yesterday. The President was assisted by PNP chief Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ M. dela Rosa and Usec.Catalino Cuy representing Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ Sueno handing out plaques of recognition to the awardees in a ceremony held at Camp Crame in […]

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