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(Eagle News)–Australian nun Patricia Fox on Monday, July 23, appealed the Bureau of Immigration order to deport her. In a 25-page motion for reconsideration, Fox said the basis of the order was “purely speculative as it is merely based on an unsubstantiated report of a certain intel agent Melody Penelope Gonzales.” Without directly admitting she participated in rallies as claimed by the BI, she said participation in such was “not illegal but a valid exercise […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, July 23, described as “unfortunate” the House of Representatives’ failure to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law. “We consider this as a temporary setback in the administration’s goal of laying the foundation for a more genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Roque added, however, that the Palace remained confident that the President would sign the measure “as soon as both houses of Congress finally […]
(Eagle News) — A manifesto is being circulated in the House of Representatives to oust Pantaleon Alvarez as speaker. A supposed coalition of congressmen who signed the manifesto said Alvarez’s replacement by Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was “in the interest of providing a more dynamic legislature attuned with the times and the needs of the people.” The group said a “credible and competent House leadership will be needed to guide and steer the national debate […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives’ session on Monday, July 23, adjourned without the supposed ouster plot against Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez pushing through. The adjournment took place after an hour’s suspension of the session, and amid the rumors Alvarez would be replaced by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Arroyo was deputy speaker of the House before she was removed by Alvarez for her anti-death penalty stance. “Hindi naman pumapayag na umalis si Alvarez,” Akbayan Rep. Tom […]
(Eagle News) — The rumored plot to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez was “very briefly touched” on during the all-member caucus of the House of Representatives on Monday, July 23. Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia, who attended the caucus held to discuss the Bangsamoro Organic Law, did not, however, confirm if the move to replace Alvarez was to push through. She only said that if there was indeed such a move, “I’m sure may mag-oobject..” “I think […]
(Eagle News) — Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday, July 23, proposed for the removal of term limits for elected government officials in order to supposedly address the issue of political dynasties. “I have also made it clear, based on my personal studies and consultation with peers, that political dynasties proliferated because of the unintended effects of imposing term-limits. Let’s push for the self- executory anti-political dynasty provision – para rin wala nang pipilitin sa pamilya […]
(Eagle News)—-The 17th Congress opened on Monday, July 23, its third regular session, hours before President Rodrigo Duterte was slated to deliver his third State of the Nation Address. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez delivered a speech at the start of the House of Representatives’ session, touting what he said were the Lower House’s accomplishments under his leadership. There have been reports Alvarez would be replaced by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was deputy speaker until she was […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, July 23, have been suspended in several areas in the country due to the bad weather. Below is a list: Bataan Bocaue, Bulacan Calumpit, Bulacan Hagonoy, Bulacan Malolos, Bulacan Marilao, Bulacan Meycauayan, Bulacan Obando, Bulacan Paombong, Bulacan Cavite Laguna Caloocan Manila Las Piñas City Malabon City Makati City Mandaluyong City Marikina City Muntinlupa City Navotas Parañaque City Pasig City Pateros San Juan Quezon City Taguig City Valenzuela City Nueva Ecija Magsaysay, Occidental […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte underwent a routine checkup on the eve of his third State of the Nation Address. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President was found to be “in good health” after spending more than an hour and a half undergoing the tests in the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City on Sunday, July 22. The President then went to Malacañang to rehearse for his SONA. The President is slated to deliver […]
(Eagle News) — Monsoon rains are expected to persist in Metro Manila and several parts of the country as Tropical Depression “Josie” continues to move in a north northeastward direction over Bashi channel. As of 1 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was situated 265 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 75 kilometers per hour. […]
(Eagle News)– These pictures from Eagle News correspondents show flooded streets in Bataan. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Josie” was expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, July 23.
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Josie” maintained its strength as it moved toward the Philippine Sea on Sunday, July 22, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said as of 7 a.m., the center of “Josie” was situated 85 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes. “Josie” is packing maximum sustained winds of 60 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 75 kilometers per hour. Batanes and the Babuyan Group of […]
