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Gatchalian: Use ₱207-billion Malampaya fund to reduce consumer power rates

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, Sept. 2, urged the passage of legislation that would allow the use  of the P207-billion Malampaya fund. In making the call, Gatchalian noted that the ₱207-billion fund,  initially intended to fund the exploration, development, and exploitation of energy resources, has remained largely unused since 2001. Gatchalian noted that under the Murang Kuryente Act which he is sponsoring he aims to “minimize, if not completely eliminate, the universal charges for […]

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De Lima urges vigilance amid alleged Duterte plan to unseat Robredo

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima on Sunday, Sept. 2, called out President Rodrigo Duterte for what she said was his malevolent plan to unseat Vice President Leni Robredo and replace her with former Senator Bongbong Marcos. De Lima noted that Duterte has expressed preference for Marcos, Chiz Escudero and a military junta as his replacement should he decide to step down. “With the federal charter change campaign dead on the water, and a military junta having […]

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Rains forecast in some parts of PHL today as “Jebi” enhances southwest monsoon

(Eagle News)—Rains are expected in some parts of the country as Typhoon “Jebi” is forecast to enhance the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this was even if “Jebi” was not expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility anytime soon. As of 3 a.m., “Jebi” was located 1515 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, and is expected to make landfall in Japan. Cloudy skies and scattered rains with isolated thunderstorms […]

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President Duterte visits Japanese Navy flotilla docked in Subic

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Sept. 1, visited the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Escort Flotilla Four as it docked at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Olongapo. The fleet — composed of  Japanese Ship (JS) Kaga (DDH-184) with five  SH-60K patrol helicopters, an Akizuki-class destroyer JS Suzutsuki (DD-117), and a Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma (DD-105) — is in the country for a five-day goodwill visit. The President was accorded foyer honors upon his arrival. The […]

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Boxer Rogen Ladon bags PHL’s second silver in 2018 Asian Games

(Eagle News)— Rogen Ladon bagged the Philippines’ second silver in the 2018 Asian Games after competing in the Men’s Boxing 52-kilogram tournament on Saturday, Sept. 1. The Philippine Sports Commission made the announcement in a Tweet. Ladon, who swept to the finals round after a  unanimuos decision victory against Thailand’s Yuttapong Tongdee,  fell, however, to Uzbekistan’s Jasurbek Latipov in the final match, with a 3-1 score. With his silver-medal finish, the Philippines now has four gold medals, […]

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PAGASA: Typhoon “Jebi” may enter PAR on Sunday night but “no significant enhancement” of southwest monsoon expected

(Eagle News)—-Another typhoon may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, Sept. 2, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said, however, that “Jebi,” whose eye was seen 1815 kilometers east of extreme northern Luzon as of 11 a.m.,  poses no direct threat to any part of the country. It said “no significant enhancement of the southwest monsoon” was also expected. “Jebi” may exit PAR on Monday morning.

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National gov’t debt at P7.043 trillion in end-July

(Eagle News)—-The national government’s debt in July registered an increase from the previous month’s level, the Bureau of Treasury reported on Friday, Aug. 31. In a statement, the BTr said the P7043.59 billion registered as of the end of July was a P27.4 billion increase, or a 0.4 percent increase. It said the increase was “due to net availments on both domestic and foreign obligations.” “Of the total stock, 34.68 percent were sourced externally, while […]

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Pimentel reveals eight “very possible” PDP-Laban senatorial bets for 2019

(Eagle News)–The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan has eight “very possible”  senatorial candidates for 2019. According to Senator Koko Pimentel, PDP-Laban  president, these were: 1. Special Assistant to the President Bong Go 2. Rep. Karlo Nograles 3. Secretary Francis Tolentino 4. Senator Koko Pimentel 5. Rep. Monsour del Rosario 6. Rep. Dakila ‘Dax’ Cua 7. Rep. Dong Mangudadatu 8. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque He said these were the names that were “introduced” in the PDP-Laban […]

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Robredo: Duterte’s accusations mere “recycled rants”

(Eagle News)—Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday, Aug. 31, urged President Rodrigo Duterte to focus on the “many other matters” he needs to address, rather than resort to “recycled rants conveniently used to deflect attention from the failures of his administration.” Robredo made the pronouncement after Duterte again belittled her leadership qualities, saying she could not “hack” into the problems of the country herself. She noted what she said were the rising prices that “continue […]

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Ladon gives PHL shot at boxing gold in Asiad

  by Daniel Hicks Agence France Presse The Philippines remained on course Friday to win their first Asian Games boxing gold since 2010 when Rogen Ladon swept into the flyweight final with a unanimous 5-0 points victory. But there was there was agony later for Ladon’s compatriots, light flyweight Carlo Paalam and middleweight Eumir Felix Marcial, who both lost hairline 3-2 split decisions and will have to settle for bronze. Rising power Uzbekistan were the […]

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PHL ends basketball campaign in Asiad in fifth place with dominant win over Syria

(Eagle News)—The Philippines secured a fifth place finish in the 2018 Asian Games on Friday, Aug. 31, after a dominant win against Syria in Jakarta, Indonesia. The final score was 109-55. The Philippines pulled away from Syria in the first quarter alone, and continued to coast along the rest of the game, with  contributions from several members of the squad. Jordan Clarkson contributed 29 points, followed by Christian Standhardinger with 27 points. The country’s finish […]

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De Castro takes ceremonial oath as Chief Justice before President Duterte

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Aug. 31, administered the ceremonial oath of office to Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, who replaced Maria Lourdes Sereno following her ouster. This was days after De Castro officially took her oath of office before the Supreme Court en banc. De Castro will serve as Chief Justice until October, when she reaches the mandatory age of retirement. De Castro was among those who voted to oust Sereno as Chief […]

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