(Eagle News)–The Presidential Communications Office has announced new appointees in various government departments and offices, including the Office of the President. Felix Castro Jr., who was presidential assistant for Marawi rehabilitation, was named the OP’s assistant secretary. Cris Tenorio was appointed Director IV at the OP’s Asset Management Office. Julius Leonen and Adrian Bautista, meanwhile, were appointed Director II and Director III, respectively, at the PCO. In the Department of Finance, Joven Balbosa was appointed […]
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A free, open South China Sea benefits the world: PBBM
(Eagle News)–A free and open South China Sea benefits the world. This was the declaration made by President Bongbong Marcos during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday. The President is on a three-day working visit in Germany. “Because it really, it has to be recognized that the South China Sea handles 60 percent of the trade of the entire world. So, it’s not solely the interest of the Philippines, or […]
4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, March 12. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:21 p.m. Its epicenter was 125 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos. The depth of focus was 40 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
PBBM arrives in Germany for three-day working visit
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in Berlin, Germany for a three-day working visit. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the plane carrying the President, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the Philippine delegation arrived at the Brandenburg International Airport at 9:49 pm local time (4:49 am in Manila). The President, First Lady, and the Philippine delegation were ll welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to Germany Irene Susan Natividad and some select personnel from the Philippine Embassy […]
PAGASA: Northeast monsoon affecting extreme Northern Luzon
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the country. As a result, Davao Region, Caraga, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Ilocos Region, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with […]
PBBM says he supports Australia joining ASEAN
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has said he would support moves pushing for Australia to officially join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. “Well, I cannot see why that would not be a good idea. Australia has already been a very active part of ASEAN. And for all intents and purposes, really, in all but name, they are already members of ASEAN. Yes, I think they would be very welcome to join ASEAN,” he said in […]
No job losses in NAIA privatization, DOTr reiterates
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has reiterated there would be no job losses once the administration and maintenance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is privatized. “Part of the concession agreement is for the concessionaire to offer positions to existing employees of the Manila International Airport Authority,” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said, referring to SMC-SAP, Inc., which won the bidding. According to the DOTr official, as such, “Be it regular employees, contract of service or […]
Northeast monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon: PAGASA
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the country. As a result, Bicol Region will have cloudy skies and rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora and Quezon, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, meanwhile, […]
MMDA: Portions of some Metro Manila roads closed until March 11 due to reblocking, repairs
(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced reblocking and repairs along some major Metro Manila roads. The MMDA said as a result, the following will be closed until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 11: Pedro Gil Street corner Taft Ave. (2nd lane), Manila City EDSA SB J.P. Rizal Avenue to Orense (3rd lane from sidewalk), Makati City EDSA NB between Don Vicente Ang Street to General Mascardo Street (5th lane from sidewalk), Caloocan City […]
Gov’t on track to complete Metro Manila Subway construction by 2029: DOTr
(Eagle News)–The government is on track to complete the construction of the Metro Manila Subway by 2029. The Department of Transportation made the statement after noting it had shortened the negotiation process for property owners who might be affected by the country’s first underground rail project. “If there will be no agreement, we will have to file expropriation proceedings but without prejudice to continue the negotiations,” Transportation Undersecretary for Rails Jeremy Regino said. Regino emphasized […]
March 11 not a holiday: PHL gov’t
(Eagle News)–March 11 is not a holiday. This was the clarification issued by the government after a “Proclamation No. 729” supposedly declaring the same started circulating online. According to the Official Gazette, the document is “spurious.” “It is a tampered version of Proclamation No. 729 s. 2019 issued by then- Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea during the previous administration,” it said.
PAGASA: Easterlies affecting PHL
Northern, Central Luzon also affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the country. As a result, Caraga, Eastern Samar, Leyte and Southern Leyte will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Quezon, […]
