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Portion of Edsa that is part of the city not covered by suspension, MMDA says (Eagle News)–The number-coding scheme is suspended in Quezon City on Monday, Aug. 19, except in the portion of Edsa that is still part of the city. This is according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority which responded to a question posted on its Twitter account on Sunday, Aug. 18. Republic Act 6741 declared August 19 of every year a special […]
(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana fired back at Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua after he asked what the Philippine government would think if China thought Overseas Filipino Workers there were also spies. Zhao had issued the remark after Lorenzana expressed concerns about the proximity of Chinese-manned Philippine offshore gaming operation (Pogo) sites to military and police camps, saying the Chinese could easily shift to spying. “That’s the most preposterous statement I heard in […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Sunday, Aug. 18, were cancelled due to bad weather at the destination. Below is a list: Skyjet M8 816/817 Mnl-Basco-Mnl The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of northern and central Luzon.
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto has filed a bill seeking to allow plea bargaining agreements for “small-time” drug offenders. In filing Senate Bill 492, Sotto noted that the country’s laws allow plea bargaining deals for violation of all criminal laws including heinous crimes except for violation of any provisions of the anti-drug law. “Plea bargaining in these ‘small-time’ or ‘low-level’ drug cases will result in the prompt and final disposition of cases that in effect […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Davao Oriental within the next 1 to 2 hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impact associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla is proposing a new round of increase in the monthly pension of war veterans. Revilla’s proposal for a P3000 monthly increase comes after the enactment of a law that increased their existing monthly pension by P15,000. With the passage of RA 11164 on Dec. 20, the war veterans in World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War receive a montjly pension of P20,000, up from P5000. “More than the monetary […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo has clarified she has no plans to run for president in 2022. In an interview with reporters in Naga, Robredo said she was, however, “open to all possibilities.” Robredo issued the remark after a GMA news report quoted her as saying she was “ready” to be president. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Robredo said she was “leaving everything open” even as she faced “challenges in the opposition.” “A lot […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to cancel the Philippines’ agreements with China supposedly to develop three strategic islands in the country. In filing Senate Resolution No. 93 calling for the cancellation of the planned development of Fuga island in Cagayan, and Grande and Chiquita Islands in Subic, Zambales, De Lima noted what she said were claims from military officials that Chinese presence in these “strategic border islands” would “pose, if […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar early Sunday, Aug. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 77 kilometers northeast of Palapag at 5:09 a.m Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies will prevail in parts of the country today, Aug. 18, as the southwest monsoon affects the western section of Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Batanes and Babuyan group of Islands. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated […]
(Eagle News)–Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has been chosen as the leader of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan in the House of Representatives. Velasco, who issued a thank you statement after he was picked, said the decision was made by the party leadership. “This fresh step by the party leadership is a welcome development, as this will further strengthen unity and camaraderie among PDP-Laban members,” Velasco said. “With 69 members of PDP-Laban in […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation and Bases Conversion and Development Authority has formally turned over the operation and maintenance of the Clark International Airport to a consortium. The DOTr said in a statement that the turnover to Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. composed of Filinvest Development Corporation, JG Summit Holdings Inc., Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc., and Changi Airports Philippines (I) Pt. Ltd. took place on Friday, Aug. 16. Aside from handling the […]
