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(Eagle News)–The Communist Party of the Philippines on Sunday, June 17, said President Rodrigo Duterte canceled the scheduled peace talks on June 28 “in consideration” of what it said was the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ “ongoing campaign plan for all-out military offensive.” “By calling off the scheduled peace negotiations with the (National Democratic Front of the Philippines), Duterte aims to give the AFP more time to complete its military campaign plan for 2018 of mounting […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Sunday, June 17, stood firm on the Department of Transportation’s plan to modernize public utility vehicles. In a statement, Tugade said “we cannot delay nor deny the public of their right to convenient, affordable and roadworthy mass transport.” “Mag rally sila kung gusto nila. Sunugin nila effigy ko kung gusto nila,” he said. “But I will insist on the PUV modernization program,” he added. Militant transport groups such as the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into a reported “tanim-bala” incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a Facebook post, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the “concerned agencies” have been ordered “to address” the incident reported by one Kristine Moran “within 24 hours.” Moran, who claimed she was a government employee, said in a social media post that the incident took place on July 15, as she […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Saturday, June 16, gave the assurance human rights will be respected in the police’s operations against loiterers. “Alam naman po nila [police] na meron tayong sinusunod na police operational procedures,” he said in an interview over dzbb. Albayalde said President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive against loiterers was not new. In fact, he said when he was director of the National Capital Region Police Office, Oplan RODY, […]
(Eagle News)–An orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over some parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the warning is up over Batangas, Cavite and Bataan, which means flooding there can be “threatening.” A yellow rainfall warning level has also been hoisted over Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga and Zambales, Pagasa said. According to Pagasa, this means low-lying areas there can be flooded. Light to moderate rains with occasional heavy […]
(Eagle News)– “Ester” has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Saturday, June 16. Pagasa said however that it was still monitoring a shallow low pressure area that was located in the southern part of China. The weather agency said that although the shallow LPA that could become an LPA was not expected to enter PAR, it would enhance the southwest monsoon and bring rains in […]
(Eagle News) — Maria Lourdes Sereno on Friday, June 15, said she should not be blamed for issuing public statements after the quo warranto petition and impeachment complaint were filed against her. In a statement issued by her legal team, Sereno, whose appointment as Chief Justice was nullified by the Supreme Court after it granted the quo warranto petition in May, said she was, after all, only responding to “vigorous assaults on her integrity.” According […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday, June 15, issued a heavy rainfall warning over some areas in the country, as the southwest monsoon continue to be enhanced by Tropical Depression “Ester.” As of 11 a.m., a yellow rainfall warning is up over Bataan and Zambales, which means flooding is expected in low-lying areas. According to Pagasa, heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are also expected […]
(Eagle News) –The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Friday, June 15, launched the unconditional cash transfer program that is aimed at helping indigents cope with the effects of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law. In launching ceremonies held in San Fernando, Pampanga, Acting Social Welfare Secretary Virginia Orogo said the program will see 10 million poor Filipinos receiving an additional P200 allowance every month for three years. Orogo said this was […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has cancelled the storm signal in Batanes, as Tropical Depression “Ester” prepares to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility. In a 5 a.m. advisory, Pagasa said “Ester” was expected to leave PAR tonight or on Saturday morning. So far, the weather agency said “Ester” was 320 kilometers north northwest of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup begins tonight as the host nation Russia battles Saudi Arabia in Moscow’s 81,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium at 11:00 PM (GMT+8). Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are expected to be in attendance. The 21st edition of the World Cup will be hosted for the first time by Russia and will be played in 11 cities – Moscow, St. […]
(Eagle News) — Communist rebels have “no choice but to single-mindedly wage people’s war” following the “disappointing” and “frustrating” cancellation of the resumption of peace talks on June 28. This is according to Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, who issued a statement after Peace Secretary Jesus Dureza made the announcement on Thursday, June 14. Dureza had cited as a reason the supposed need to “engage the public.” According to […]
