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Drilon: Despite “hardships,” Senate minority bloc of 17th Congress “soldiered on”

(Eagle News)–Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, June 5, lauded what he said were the accomplishments of the minority bloc in the 17th Congress despite the “hardships” as members of the opposition. In a statement, Drilon cited his Philippine Identification System Act of Drilon, Francis Pangilinan’s Sagip Saka Act, Bam Aquino’s Free Tuition Act, Risa Hontiveros’ Mental Health Act, detained Senator Leila de Lima’s institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and Senator Antonio […]

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Nancy Binay offers outgoing senator Trillanes free hospitalization, teaching job in Makati

(Eagle News)—-Senator Nancy Binay has offered Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who spearheaded a Senate probe into the  alleged overpricing of a University of Makati building, a teaching job at the university. According to Senator Panfilo Lacson, Binay, daughter of Jejomar Binay, Trillanes’ rival, also offered the outgoing senator free hospitalization at the Ospital ng Makati,  “with 24-hour free parking at the Makati parking lot, plus free admission to the Ospital ng Makati and free burial […]

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Senators wish for peace, understanding as Muslim Filipinos mark Eid’l Fitr

(Eagle News)—At least three senators called for peace and understanding as Muslim Filipinos celebrate the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri hailed the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, urging Filipinos to “join hands as a nation” to realize its “lofty promise.” “May we all continue to sustain the gains of this lasting peace for all Filipinos,” Zubiri said. Senator Leila de Lima, for her […]

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President Duterte to Muslim Filipinos: Remain as gov’t’s partner in promoting peace, understanding

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 5, urged all Muslim Filipinos to remain as the government’s partner in “promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos from all walks of life.” The President issued the statement as Muslim Filipinos marked Eid’l Fitr, the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. The President also urged Muslim Filipinos to “take  this as an opportunity to deepen your role as instruments of love, sacrifice, respect and selfless service..” “May […]

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Nasa 100 “designer drugs” maaari nang matukoy dahil sa “state-of-the-art technology” ng bagong drug research lab ng UP Manila

Moira Encina Eagle News Service Pinasinayaan ng University of the Philippines Manila ang bagong drug research laboratory nito na makakatulong sa gobyerno sa laban kontra iligal na droga sa bansa. Ang UP Drugs Abuse Research Laboratory o UP DARL, na pinondohan ng Commission on Higher Education, ay mayroon diumanong state-of-the-art technology para matukoy ang mga tinatawag na “designer drugs” o mga synthetic o laboratory-made drugs na hindi pa tukoy ng mga otoridad. Ayon kay CHEd […]

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Inflation registers at 3.2 percent in May

(Eagle News)—Inflation picked up at 3.2 percent in May, faster than last month’s 3 percent but slower than last year’s 4.6 percent, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. According to the PSA, the “uptrend was primarily brought about by higher annual rates posted in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages index at 3.4 percent; and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels index at 3.3 percent.” The PSA said slower annual increments, on the […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Wednesday, June 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 60 kilometers southeast of Don Marcelino at 6:14 a.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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In photo: Senators of the 17th Congress pose for a picture

(Eagle News) — The senators of the 17th Congress pose for a picture on Tuesday, June 4, as the 17th Congress adjourns. There are several who are leaving the Senate: Gringo Honasan, Antonio Trillanes IV, Francis Escudero, Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito and Loren Legarda. Of these, two have been elected to other government positions: Escudero as governor of Sorsogon, and Legarda as Antique representative. Five made their valedictory speeches on Tuesday.

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ITCZ affects Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)—An Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao today, June 5. In its 6 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Visayas and Palawan will be cloudy and will have scattered rains and thunderstorms. Occidental Mindoro, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the East will prevail over Visayas and Palawan, while […]

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Comelec allows Cardema to substitute as Duterte Youth Party-list first nominee

(Eagle News)–The Commission on Elections has approved former National Youth Commission chair Ronald Cardema’s bid to substitute as the Duterte Youth party-list group’s first nominee and representative in the 18th Congress. Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said this did not mean that the 33-year-old  Cardema could already take the post as there are still pending petitions against the same. In its three-page resolution, the poll body also gave due course to the nominations of Gian Carlo […]

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CA confirms appointment of new JBC member, promotion of 50 military officials

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments on Tuesday, June 4, confirmed the appointment of a new Judicial and Bar Council member. Apart from confirming the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Noel Tijam, who will represent the academe in the body, the CA also approved the promotions of around 50 military officials. Below is a list:   Leonarda Varilla to Colonel, Dental Service Pedro Agapito to Colonel, Philippine Air Force Julieta […]

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Grab PHL to deactivate at least 8000 TNVS by June 10 for failure to submit permit to operate

(Eagle News)– Grab Philippines will deactivate at least 8000 transport network vehicle services by June 10. This was after they failed to submit a provisional authority to operate issued by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. While “many Filipinos will suffer from this painful step, both the drivers and the passengers,” Grab president Brian Cu said  “we are bound to comply with our regulator.” “We hope that this inconvenience will be temporary, as we […]

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