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(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, July 31, visited victims of recent earthquakes in Itbayat, Batanes. A statement from Robredo’s office said she went there to “personally inspect the damage of the earthquake and to distribute relief goods to the affected community.” At least eight people were killed after a series of earthquakes, the one with the highest magnitude at 5.9, struck the province over the weekend. President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to give P40 […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines has “fired off” a diplomatic protest against China over the Chinese fishing vessels recently seen swarming around Pag-asa Island in the South China Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. made the revelation in a Tweet, after he was asked if he would follow National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon’s recommendation for the same. “I did,” Locsin said. Prior to this, Locsin shared a news story on Hermogenes’ recommendation with the Tweet “Diplomatic […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos against traveling to areas in Hong Kong where protesters gather. In a statement, the DFA also encouraged them to monitor the pronouncements of the Hong Kong government and to heed the advice and instructions of local authorities. “The public is encouraged as well to monitor developments and in doing so, to rely on legitimate media entities and news sources, and to be discerning with respect to […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima wants “audible crossing information” placed on roads for blind pedestrians crossing the streets. In filing Senate Bill No. 623, De Lima noted that people who are blind or visually impaired cannot rely on traffic lights at every intersection. “Without sufficient visual information, they merely depend on the sound or sense of traffic to identify a time when traffic has stopped and crossing the street is possible,” she said. She said […]
(Eagle News)–The Office of the Solicitor General has hailed the Court of Appeals ruling dismissing the petition for writs of habeas data and amparo by the National Union of People’s Lawyers. In a statement, the OSG said the ruling was a ” clear triumph for the rule of law and justice.” “This victory further proves that the OSG is constantly hard at work in all its cases, notwithstanding the misinformation of a select few,” the […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, July 31, due to bad weather. Below is a list: Sta. Cruz, Zambales: elementary level Olongapo City, Zambales: fron preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon. It said it was monitoring a low pressure area as well.
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, July 31, due to bad weather. Below is a list: Sta. Cruz, Zambales: elementary level Olongapo City, Zambales: fron preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon. It said it was monitoring a low pressure area as well.
Ban on other forms of gambling still in place, Panelo says (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the ban on lotto operations, the Palace said on Tuesday night. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the lifting of the suspension takes place “immediately” upon the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. This was after Medialdea said probers found no anomalies in the conduct of lotto operations, and that rules were followed. “Franchise holders and operators of lotto […]
(Eagle News)–The Senate blue ribbon committee will probe what President Rodrigo Duterte said was the “massive corruption” in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Blue ribbon panel chair Richard Gordon said the probe would take place late next week. He said this was after a probe into the allegations of conflict of interest against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. The alleged “massive corruption” prompted Duterte to order all forms of gambling within the PCSO mandate terminated. […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures provided by the Manila Public Information Office, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is seen presenting a pilot project to turn Manila into a “green city.” The plan, the Manila PIO said, includes the expansion of Arroceros Park in Ermita. Moreno has vowed to return Manila to its “former glory.” He has been hailed on social media for his efforts to clean up Divisoria, Lagusnilad underpass, among others.
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has ordered a reshuffle of all its cashiers at the central office and the relief of all its security guards. LTFTB Chair Martin Delgra III also ordered all regional directors to submit themselves to a lifestyle check, and directed them to submit a copy of their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth and other documents that may be necessary. Delgra issued the order after a composite […]
(Eagle News)–Nineteen Filipino seafarers are being held in Mexico allegedly over illegal drugs, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday, July 30. In a statement, the DFA said the 19 were part of the 22 crewmen of the Cypriot-flagged vessel UBC Savannah that was detained on July 27. The other three are Polish. “Embassy representatives were able to speak with seven of the Filipino seafarers currently detained for questioning,” the DFA said, noting that […]
