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(Eagle News) — The New People’s Army and government troops will be ordered to “stand down” on June 21 “to stimulate the resumption of formal peace talks.” This is according to Jose Maria Sison, chief political consultant to the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, who issued a statement on Wednesday, June 13. According to Sison, the preliminary ceasefire agreement, which means that both sides will be required to “stay where (they) are” and to not shoot, […]
(Eagle News)– Classes have been suspended in some areas for Thursday, June 14, due to the inclement weather. Below is a list. PRE-SCHOOL TO ELEMENTARY Mangaldan, Pangasinan — public and private PRE-SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL Abra province — public and private Binmaley, Pangasinan — public and private Bayambang, Pangasinan Bani, Pangasinan — public and private Calasiao, Pangasinan — public and private Dagupan, Pangasinan Ilocos Norte province — public and private Lingayen, Pangasinan — public and private Mangatarem, […]
(Eagle News)-Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday, June 13, condemned the killing of a Camarines Sur judge on Tuesday, June 12. In a statement, Carpio said he condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of Judge Ricky Begino of the Metropolitan Circuit Trial Court of San Jose-Lagonoy. Begino was shot by one Wilfredo Armea in the judge’s own house in Barangay Sta. Maria, Presentacion town, around 5 p.m., police said. He was rushed to the […]
(Eagle News)~Due to monsoon rains, classes have been suspended in some areas in the country. Below is the list as of 9 a.m. Pre-school to high school (public and private) Bataan Silang, Cavite All levels (public and private) Bataan Province Dasmariñas, Cavite Lian, Batangas Magallanes, Cavite Maragondon, Cavite Naic, Cavite Nasugbu, Batangas Olongapo City Subic, Zambales Tanza, Cavite Ternate, Cavite
(Eagle News)~The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has hoisted a heavy rainfall warning over Metro Manila and other places in the country. The yellow rainfall warning over the National Capital Region, Bataan, Zambales and Batangas as of 8 a.m. means there is flooding in low-lying areas there due to monsoon rains. An orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over Cavite, where flooding is “threatening.” Occasional light to moderate rains may persist in Bulacan, […]
by Thomas WATKINS Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – Pentagon officials were surprised Tuesday after President Donald Trump vowed at his summit with the North’s leader Kim Jong Un to cancel “provocative” joint military drills with South Korea. Following the unprecedented meeting in Singapore, Trump stunned observers when he said continuing the exercises routinely held between the US and South Korea would be “inappropriate” while Washington fleshes out a comprehensive deal with Pyongyang. “We will […]
(Eagle News)–Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III urged Filipinos to do their part in nation-building by selecting “good leaders,” among others. “Ultimately, bringing our country from the Third World to the First World requires constant effort on our part to (do this), to always put the interests of the country first, and eternal vigilance in holding our leaders accountable for their actions,” he said. He noted that there were also “bold solutions available” such as federalism. […]
(Eagle News)~The Chinese Embassy on Tuesday, June 12, said a probe on the alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen by the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea was already underway. “As to whether the situation mentioned by the media exists or not, the Chinese side is now conducting an investigation seriously,” Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jinhua said in a statement. According to Zhao, China’s policy “for the Philippine fishermen to fish in relevant waters out […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s motorcade left his Singapore hotel Tuesday for his unprecedented summit with US President Donald Trump. A North Korean flag flew from Kim’s limousine as it drove to the summit venue in a convoy of about 20 vehicles, with onlookers lining the street and taking pictures. © Agence France-Presse
by Andrew BEATTY Agence France-Presse SINGAPORE, Singapore – Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will make history on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting US and North Korean leaders to meet, shake hands and negotiate to end a decades-old nuclear stand-off. The extraordinary summit — unthinkable only months ago — comes after the two nuclear-armed foes appeared on the verge of conflict late last year as they slung personal insults and Kim conducted nuclear and missile […]
by Jacques LEMIEUX Agence France-Presse OTTAWA, Canada – Canadian politicians of all stripes rallied round their prime minister on Monday after his cautious and polite defense of free trade rules drew an extraordinary personal rebuke from US President Donald Trump. The United States is Canada’s single biggest trade partner, with two-way exchanges of goods and services totalling $673.9 billion in 2017, and Washington enjoys a $8.4 billion surplus. Nevertheless, Trump appears determined to up-end the […]
Palace says landing of Ilyushin II 76 in Davao was cleared (Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, June 11, questioned the landing of a Chinese military aircraft in Davao City, saying “strict internationally accepted standard protocols” must be complied with beforehand. “For one, a request through proper diplomatic channels is made beforehand, and the same is forwarded to the defense department who will either approve or reject such request,” Lacson said. According to the senator,”if […]
