(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto on Monday, Nov. 25, said it was President Rodrigo Duterte’s prerogative to fire whomever he appoints. “Parang basketball ‘yan. ‘Yung coach has the prerogative on who to put in and who to pull out,” he said. He said in the case of Robredo, “I’m sure he trusted her then but when he probably felt the job description was not being followed, he had a different opinion.” He said the appointment […]
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Cloudy skies, light rains expected in parts of PHL today
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains as the northeast monsoon […]
President Duterte now in Busan for ASEAN-Korea Summit
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Busan early Monday, Nov. 25, to attend the ASEAN – Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit. The plane carrying the President landed in Ginhae airport at 1:28 a.m. Duterte was accompanied by his official delegation including Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Education Secretary Leonor Briones. Also included in the delegation were Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez,Tourism Secretary […]
UPDATED: Duterte fires Robredo as ICAD co-chair
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has fired Vice President Leni Robredo as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Illegal Drugs. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Robredo’s firing was “in response to the suggestion of Liberal Party President, Senator Francis Pangilinan, to just fire the Vice President from her post.” “This is also in response to the taunt and dare of VP Robredo for the President to just tell her that he wants her […]
NCRPO says enforcement of vaping ban one of its priorities
(Eagle News)–The implementation of the ban on the use and importation of e-cigarettes is now one of the National Capital Region Police Office’s priorities. NCRPO chief Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, Nov. 24. “In the enforcement thereof, we are bound to ensure that all violators will be arrested and properly recorded in the blotter book,” he said. According to Sinas, the NCRPO will also coordinate with vape […]
Duterte says he has yet to decide on proposal for four-day work week
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has said he has yet to decide on the proposal to have a four-day work week. “I have to discuss it with the Cabinet. After, discuss it with [Labor Secretary] Silvestre Bello III and the rest,” he said. Earlier, Rep. Benny Antiporda made the proposal for select government agencies situated along EDSA for the holidays in a bid to decongest the main thoroughfare. Antiporda urged the government to conduct a feasibility study […]
PHISGOC apologizes to SEA Games football teams for some problems in transpo, hotel accommodations
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) on Sunday, Nov. 24, apologized to some international football teams after they encountered transportation and hotel arrangements upon their arrival in the country. “We sincerely apologize to our athlete guests from Timor-Leste, Myanmar and Cambodia for the inconvenience caused to them by the confusion regarding their transportation and hotel arrangements,” PHISGOC said. According to PHISGOC, the “confusion with the Timor-Leste football team happened when some […]
Palace vows to give justice to Maguindanao massacre victims
(Eagle News)–The Palace has vowed to give justice to the victims of the Maguindanao massacre the period since the crime was committed entered its tenth year. “We join our people in commemorating this tragic day in our history..,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. According to Panelo, the “Duterte administration remains resolute in giving justice to the victims and their families, as well as the maintenance of the protection of all media practitioners.” […]
Northeast monsoon affects Northern, Central Luzon
(Eagle News)– Expect winds in the country as the northeast monsoon affects Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said strong to moderate winds are expected in Luzon. Moderate to strong coastal waters are also expected. PAGASA said Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.
De Lima slams Duterte for saying drug claims vs her are true
No one believes you anymore, she says (Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima slammed President Rodrigo Duterte anew after he said the drug claims against her were true. “Well, we all know what his oath is worth,” De Lima said. According to De Lima, the President for instance, swore to defend the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights but instead “waged a drug war that summarily executed thousands of Filipinos, depriving them of life without due […]
JUST IN: 4.4-magnitude quake hits Masbate
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 5 kilometers northeast of Pio V. Corpuz at 11:04 a.m. Depth of focus was 12 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Intensity I- Legazpi City; Masbate City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
“Sarah” weakens into LPA, is now outside PAR
(Eagle News)–“Sarah” has weakened into a low pressure area and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Sarah” exited PAR at 6 a.m. today and weakened into a LPA at 8 a.m. As of 10 a.m., PAGASA said “Sarah” was spotted 635 km north northeast of Basco, Batanes. Gale warnings across all seaboards of the country remain terminated due to the weakening of the northeast […]





