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PHL, Russian companies sign $12.57 million in business deals

(Eagle News)–Philippine and Russian companies have signed $12.57 million in deals during President Rodrigo Duterte’s second trip there. In a statement on Saturday, Oct. 5, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the deals included a memorandum of agreement, five memoranda of understanding, two memoranda of intent, and two distributorship agreements. He said among the deals signed was an intention to “jointly explore the prospects of cooperation in the construction of nuclear power plants,” a “cooperation of […]

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Senator Marcos: Land titling a major hurdle to Marawi rehabilitation

(Eagle News)– Senator Imee Marcos believes Marawi’s rehabilitation faces further delay unless the government works out a plan to speed up the titling of lands for the city’s displaced residents. In a statement, Marcos said there was a need to come up with a comprehensive plan beyond clearing Marawi of unexploded ordinances (UXOs) and debris by the end of October, two months past an August 30 deadline. She proposed to give government lands, including a portion […]

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Albayalde: 2 police generals “playing with illegal drugs” on drug list existing during my predecessor’s time

(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde believes the two police generals President Rodrigo Duterte said were still “playing with illegal drugs” were in an old drug list existing during the time of his predecessor, now-Senator Ronald dela Rosa. Albayalde made the remark in an interview over radio dzmm on Saturday, Oct. 5, as he denied feeling alluded to by the President’s statement. The Palace has said the President found the two generals were protecting […]

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Palace: Duterte to wait for Congress to finish probe on ninja cops issue before taking formal action

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will wait for the results of the probe of Congress into the issue of “ninja cops” before taking any formal action. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who issued a statement on Saturday, Oct. 5. According to Panelo, as for the two generals Duterte said were “playing with drugs,” the President “will wait for the recommendation of the DILG [Department of the Interior and Local Government] Secretary when he […]

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Hontiveros wants medical license of NBP hospital doctor cancelled over alleged role in “hospital staycation” scam

(Eagle News)–Senator Pia Hontiveros has called for the cancellation of the medical license of one New Bilibid Prison hospital doctor for his alleged role in the so-called hospital staycation scam. In a statement, Hontiveros said the license of Dr. Ursicio Cenas should be revoked  “due to unprofessional, unethical conduct of allowing extended hospital stay for drug lords.” Hontiveros based her statement on a Senate executive session report made public that said that, for a sum […]

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No LRT-2 ops from Santolan to Anonas stations and back for a maximum of 9 months

(Eagle News)–There will be no Light  Rail Transit-2 operations from Santolan to Anonas stations and back for a maximum of nine months. In a statement, the Light Rail Transit Authority said  operations from Cubao to Recto and back, however, may be restored anytime next week, days after a rectifier caught fire near Katipunan station. LRTA Administrator Gen. Reynaldo Berroya said the limited operations were due to the severe damage of the two rectifier substations. “Test […]

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Palace on slower inflation: It is proof Duterte admin is delivering results despite criticisms

(Eagle News)–The Palace has welcomed the 0.9 percent inflation rate recorded in September, saying this was proof the government was “delivering results” despite criticisms. In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the National Economic and Development Authority in particular “attributes the slowdown in part to the success of the Rice Tariffication Law which has allowed consumers to enjoy lower prices of rice because of higher supply.” He said NEDA has also “assured to fast-track […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Quezon as well. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.    

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Veteran actress Amalia Fuentes dies

(Eagle News)–Veteran actress Amalia Fuentes has died. Her death was announced by her grandson in a Facebook post. “It is with great sadness that I together with my siblings Alyanna and Alissa, inform you that our Grandmother, Amalia Amador Muhlach has taken her last breath this morning in the Philippines,” Alfonso Martinez,  son of Amalia’s daughter, the late Liezl Martinez, and  actor Albert Martinez said. The cause of death was not cited but in a […]

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Veteran actor Tony Mabesa passes away

(Eagle News)–Veteran actor Tony Mabesa has passed away. Based on the Mabesa family’s statement on director Floy Quintos’ Facebook account, Mabesa died at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. The statement did not say what the cause of death was. “He was surrounded by family and friends,” it said. Details of the wake, it said, will be announced today. “We thank you for your prayers. we hope you can respect the family’s wish for privacy […]

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Some M. Manila roads scheduled to undergo repair, reblocking

(Eagle News)–Some roads in Metro Manila are scheduled to undergo reblocking and repair. The Department of Public Works and Highways said work on the following roads started at 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4: EDSA southbound from Magallanes-Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes-Alabang bus stop, outer lane southbound from Camp Crame Gate 1 to MRT Annapolis Station, 2nd lane from sidewalk southbound from Roosevelt Avenue to Bulacan Street, 3rd lane from sidewalk northbound from Gate 4 […]

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3.4-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 52 kilometers southwest of Sarangani at 7:22 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 259 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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