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(Eagle News)–A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Sunday, March 3. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit northwest of Burgos at 3:46 a.m. The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, had a depth of focus of 22 kilometers. An Intensity IV was felt in Laoag in Ilocos Norte; and an Intensity III in Badoc, also in Ilocos Norte; Bantay, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, Santo Domingo, Sinait and Vigan in Ilocos Sur. […]
(Eagle News)—-Isolated light rains are expected in Metro Manila and other parts of the country on Sunday, March 3, as the northeast monsoon affects Luzon and the Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, Visayas and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will prevail over Mindanao due to localized thunderstorms, which […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Richard Gordon on Saturday, March 2, said he was disappointed former President Benigno Aquino III and former Budget Secretary Florencio Abad were not among those indicted over the deaths allegedly due to Dengvaxia. “Quite frankly, I am a bit disappointed because I figured na dapat tingnan maigi ang involvement ni (former) President Aquino, nila Abad and company because sila ang nag-revisit,” Gordon said in a radio interview. In the hearings he led as […]
(Eagle News)—-The Palace on Saturday, March 2, dismissed Neri Colmenares’ criticisms of the Philippines’ Chico irrigation deal with China, saying the senatorial bet was “just desperately seeking media mileage.” According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in the first place, the $62.09-million loan that will help fund the construction of the irrigation project that will “provide a stable supply of water to around 8,700 hectares of agricultural land, benefit 4,350 farmers and their families and serve 21 […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the OFW Handbook bill into law. Based on the law signed on Feb. 22 but released only on Saturday, March 2, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration shall develop, publish, disseminate and update a handbook that will contain the responsibilities and rights of Overseas Filipino Workers. The handbook, which will be given for free to OFWs, whether sea-based or land-based, shall also provide them with basic information on their country […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Saturday, March 2, welcomed a Department of Justice panel’s decision to indict former Health Secretary Janette Garin and several others, saying it only meant “the wheels of justice have begun to grind for the victims and families of children who died allegedly because of the Dengvaxia vaccine…” According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, the defendants should welcome the “opportunity to clear their names and raise whatever defense they have in relation to […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Saturday, March 2, welcomed the Philippines’ improved ranking in the World Justice Project’s 2019 rule of law index. “The Duterte administration has been tirelessly working on these since Day One and we are pleased of the Philippines’ improved global rank in 2019 (from 88 out of 113 countries in 2017-2018 to 90 out of 126 countries in 2018-2019) as a result of our initiatives. We will not rest and continue exerting […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila have been undergoing road reblocking and repair since Friday, March 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the reblocking and repair of the following roads will last until Monday, March 4, 4 a.m. EDSA southbound Lagarian Creek to Ermin Garcia, 2nd lane from sidewalk C5 southbound after Lanuza Avenue before Bagong Ilog flyover fronting SM Aura Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard northbound (going to Cubao) from Ramon Magsaysay Bridge […]
Partly cloudy skies to prevail in Metro Manila, southern Luzon (Eagle News)–Isolated light rains will prevail today over parts of Luzon and the Visayas, as the northeast monsoon affects the two island groups, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its advisory, PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced over the provinces of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Abra, Benguet, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, […]
(Eagle News)—Majority of Filipinos believe the administration is serious in solving the issue of extrajudicial killings in the country, a recent Social Weather Stations survey said. According to the Fourth Quarter 2018 Social Weather Survey conducted from December 16 to 19, 2018, the 71 percent of Filipinos who believe this was higher than the 63 percent registered in June 2017. The SWS said the proportion of those who believe the administration is serious about solving […]
They are unlike American firms which operate with “highest standards of transparency, adhere to rule of law,” he says (Eagle News) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday, March 1, warned the Philippines against entering into deals with Chinese state-run or state-backed firms. Speaking to the media at the Department of Foreign Affairs where he met with Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Pompeo said American companies were the “best partners” in infrastructure, development, […]
(Eagle News)– The Palace on Friday, March 1, said it still wants a review of the Mutual Defense Treaty. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement even after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave the assurance his country would come to the Philippines’ aid should it be attacked in the disputed West Philippine Sea, based on the treaty. According to Panelo, although the Palace was “pleased to note that the US has made a […]
