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LPA off Calayan, Cagayan develops into Tropical Depression “Kabayan”

Another LPA east of Surigao del Sur forecast to develop into TD “Liwayway” in next 48 hours (Eagle News)–The low pressure area west of Calayan, Cagayan has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Kabayan,” which is located 310 kilometers west of Calayan and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this morning, will intensify into a Tropical Storm while moving westward towards the southern China […]

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Senate panel issues subpoena vs Faeldon for GCTA hearing

(Eagle News)–The Senate panel on justice and human rights has issued a subpoena against Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon for him to appear in the panel hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law, or Republic Act 10592, on Monday, Sept. 2. Senator Richard Gordon, panel chair, signed the subpoena for Faeldon to testify on Saturday night. The subpoena was also signed by Senate President Tito Sotto. The hearing was set following outrage over […]

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Palace hails Gilas Pilipinas for playing “with grit, passion” vs Italy

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Aug. 31, hailed Gilas Pilipinas players after their match against Italy. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the players deserve Filipinos’ admiration because they “played with grit and passion.” He said Duterte “patiently watched the game as the Filipino players valiantly fought their taller, bigger, shiftier and sharp-shooting Italians.” “In the end we were outplayed and out-scored but not without displaying some flashes of brilliance, although few and far between,” he […]

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In photo: Duterte, Go strike a pose while watching Gilas game vs Italy

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go pose for a picture as they watch the Gilas Pilipinas’ basketball match against Italy. The picture was posted on Go’s Facebook account. ” Naubos na namin ni Tatay Digong ang popcorn. Laban team Pilipinas Gilas! – Kuya Bong GO,” his caption read. Italy won the match by a whopping 46 points : 108-62.

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Two LPAs monitored off Cagayan, Surigao del Sur

Southwest monsoon affects W. Luzon (Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring two low pressure areas, one near Cagayan, and the other near Surigao del Sur. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon is also affecting the western section of Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, PAGASA said, will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon and the LPA north of Luzon. Flash floods or […]

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Duterte urges Chinese businessmen to invest in PHL

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 30, urged Chinese businessmen to invest in the Philippines. The Palace said Duterte also noted the Philippines has “grown for the past 82 consecutive quarters and recorded above 6% annual growth rate since 2012” as he faced the businessmen on the second day of his trip to China at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. He added the  Build, Build, Build program allows for more cooperation between the […]

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Cebu grad tops mechanical engineering licensure exam

(Eagle News)–Around 70 percent of those who took the August 2019 Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination passed. The Professional Regulation Commission said 3,928 out of 5,563 takers passed the exam held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Lucena  and Tacloban. Lester Corpin Toledo of the Cebu Institute of Technology got the highest mark, with 94.65 percent. He was followed by Hutch Niño Valles of the Bulacan State University with 94.05 percent, and by Reginald […]

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Sotto calls for sacking of all BuCor officials following report Faeldon signed Sanchez release order

(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto believes President Rodrigo Duterte should sack all Bureau of Corrections officials. Sotto issued the statement following a GMA news report BuCor director-general Nicanor Faeldon himself signed the release order of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, whose reported possible release under  the Good Conduct  Time Allowances law or RA 10592 outraged the public. Sanchez was convicted of the killing and rape of Aileen Sarmenta and the killing of her friend […]

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PIA chief resigns

(Eagle News)–Philippine Information Authority Chief Harold Clavite has resigned. Clavite made the announcement himself in a post on Facebook on Friday night. “It’s official. I’ve separated from  (PIA) effective today,” he said. He said he was now looking forward to a “less stressful private life now.” “I have contributed a lot and have completed my purpose of giving up my career and life in the United States to serve my home country, the #Philippines. I […]

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Deadline for joint DOJ-DILG panel recommendations set for Sept. 12

Panel convenes for first time today (Eagle News)–The joint panel tasked to review the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 10592 has until September 12 to submit its recommendations to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año. This is according to Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete, who announced the panel, which is also tasked to review the guidelines for the computation and processing of inmates’ Good Conduct Time Allowances increased under RA 10592, […]

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PHL, China sign $219-million loan pact for PNR project

(Eagle News)–The Philippines and China have signed a $219-million loan agreement for the Philippine National Railways project, the Department of Finance said on Friday, Aug. 30. The exchange of the loan agreement that will fund the Project Management Consultancy for the PNR South Long Haul Project was done between Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Export-Import Bank of China Vice President Xie Ping on the second day of President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China. Duterte […]

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