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Duterte to DOLE, DSWD: Step up campaign vs illegal recruitment

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 28, ordered the government to step up its campaign against illegal recruitment. The President gave the order specifically to the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Labor and Employment during the awarding of child-friendly local government units in the Palace. “My orders are really to get them,” the President said, as he pointed out the abuses suffered by some Overseas Filipino Workers. President Duterte […]

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President Duterte orders creation of PHL Railways Institute for training of railways personnel

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of a Philippine Railways Institute where the human resource capacities of railways personnel will be developed. In signing Executive Order No. 96, Duterte noted there was an “urgent need” to develop these capacities to ensure the personnel’s competence and compliance with generally accepted standards of practice and the rules and regulations pertaining to the safety, operation and maintenance of railways. Duterte said the transportation sector, of which […]

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#WalangPasok: Classes in six public schools in Manila, Pasay, Pasig suspended for SEA Games

(Eagle News)–The Department of Education has approved the suspension of classes in six public schools in Metro Manila for the Southeast Asian Games. In a Nov. 12 memorandum, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the suspension of classes in the Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School in Manila; Gotamco Elementary School, Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, and Rafael Palma Elementary School in Pasay; and in Oranbo Elementary School and Bagong Ilog Elementary School in Pasig from December 2 […]

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17 Chinese nationals nabbed in Manila for allegedly selling without permits, visas

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has arrested several people for allegedly selling produce in Manila without the proper permits or visas. In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 28, the BI said 20, which included 17 Chinese nationals, were placed under custody following a raid in Divisoria on Monday after authorities received complaints from local vendors. Three of the 20 were later released after they presented documents showing they were Filipinos. According to BI […]

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Authorities announce road closures, alternate routes for 30th SEA Games

(Eagle News) — Authorities will implement road closures in parts of Metro Manila for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit said the following will be closed starting Nov. 30, at 12:01 a.m.: Stretch of Adriatico St. from President Quirino to P. Ocampo (both directions) Stretch of P. Ocampo, from Taft Ave. to Adriatico (westbound direction only) Authorities said the closure will last until December […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over parts of Ilocos Sur due to northeast monsoon

(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over portions of Ilocos Sur due to the northeast monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are expected over  Vigan City, Sta. Catalina, Caoayan and San Ildefonso. Moderate to heavy rains, PAGASA said, are so far being experienced over Bantay, Sto. Domingo, Magsingal and San Juan. PAGASA said these may persist for two to three hours and may affect […]

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Weather disturbance forecast to enter PAR over the weekend intensifies into a typhoon

(Eagle News) — The weather disturbance that was forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the following days has intensified into a typhoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said once “Kammuri” enters PAR possibly between Saturday and Sunday morning, it  will be named “Tisoy.” PAGASA said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 1 may be raised over the eastern portion of Bicol Region-Eastern Visayas area on Sunday. Maritime travel may also […]

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DFA: No Filipino reported hurt in 6.4-magnitude Albania quake

(Eagle News) — No Filipino was hurt in the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Albania on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was according to the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Tirana that has jurisdiction over the area. The DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Rome, which has jurisdiction over Albania, is in constant communication with the consulate. The department said Filipino community leaders in Albania were also gathering the latest developments on […]

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President Duterte to provide incentives, confer Order of Lapu Lapu to winning Filipino athletes at SEA Games

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will provide incentives to winning Filipino athletes in the Southeast Asian Games. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President would also confer the Order of Lapu Lapu to the winning athletes as a recognition of their exceptional contributions to the country. “To all the athletes participating in the games, we wish them the best of luck as they display their wares and talents in the competition,” Panelo said. The […]

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Albania races against time to find earthquake survivors

by Briseida MEMA THUMANE, Albania (AFP) — Emergency workers on Wednesday pulled dust-covered corpses from the ruins of an earthquake that has claimed 30 lives in Albania, as aftershocks hampered the second day of search efforts for survivors. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled the Balkan state early Tuesday morning was the most powerful and damaging in decades. In the hard-hit coastal city of Durres and the town of Thumane, apartments and hotels collapsed into […]

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Drilon denies slashing SEA Games budget

(Eagle News) — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, denied he slashed the budget intended for the Philippines’ hosting of the Southeast Asian Games and transferred a part of it to fund projects in Iloilo, his province. “It is a complete lie. Mr. Salo is a blabbermouth and a purveyor of fake news,” Drilon said in a statement. He was referring to Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo, who made the insinuation against […]

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Senate approves proposed 2020 national budget on third and final reading

(Eagle News) — The Senate has approved the proposed 2020 national budget on third and final reading. Twenty-two senators voted in favor of the P4.1-trillion proposed budget, which President Rodrigo Duterte had certified as urgent. No one abstained. With the approval, the proposal will be tackled in the bicameral committee. The Senate contingent will be composed of Senator Sonny Angara, Senate finance panel chair; and Senators Panfilo Lacson, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, Bong Go, Imee Marcos, […]

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