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(Eagle News) — The Department of Tourism has a new spokesperson. Newly installed Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat assigned Benito Bengzon to the post, in department order No. 2018-38 issued on May 18. Bengzon is the current undersecretary for tourism development planning. “This order shall take effect immediately and remain valid unless subsequently amended and/or revoked,” Puyat said. Puyat replaced Wanda Teo, who resigned over a P60-million advertisement placement controversy.
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, May 21, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to fire Transportation Assistant Secretary for Railways Mark Tolentino. The DoTr said that the dismissal was “due to questionable dealings and unfairly involving the first family with matters regarding the Mindanao Railway Project.” “The DOTr, under the leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade, does not and will not tolerate such acts by its officials or employees. May this be a warning to […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, May 21, accused the partner of a former presidential daughter-in-law of using the name of President Rodrigo Duterte’s granddaughter to “fix” cases in the judiciary. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque did not identify the “case fixer,” but said cases would be filed against him if he continues the “illegal activities.” Roque said that the President does not condone such. “Ang presidente po ay napakatagal naging piskal,” Roque said. The […]
(Eagle News) — Reelectionist senators are still included in the “long list” of names being considered to be part of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan senatorial ticket in 2019. “Napakalayo pa natin sa final 12 but at least they are included in the long list. Wala pang nagbago,” Pimentel, president of PDP-Laban, told reporters. President Rodrigo Duterte is PDP-Laban chair. Pimentel made the disclosure even if some of the reelectionists—JV Ejercito, Cynthia Villar, Juan […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has fired Transportation Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino, and another was slated to resign on Tuesday, May 22. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who held a press conference on Monday, May 21. Roque said it was Tolentino who approached a member of the presidential family for help in a current project. President Duterte had said the unnamed official at that time had approached his sister. “Sabi ko, […]
(Eagle News) — The Abu Sayyaf released another kidnap victim in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, May 21. The victim, who was not identified, was released around 8 a.m., according to the Joint Task Force Sulu. The release came after four other people were released by members of the kidnap-for-ransom group. President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, May 19, personally turned over to the Philippine National Police the P02 Benierose Alvarez and P01 Dinah Gumahad to PNP Chief […]
(Eagle News) – “This is an example of a peaceful and willing transfer of power in the Senate.” With this statement, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III nominated Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as the new Senate President on Monday, May 21, 2018, and formally stepped out of his post. Pimentel said this has long been in the discussion table and that he is truly supportive of the new Senate President. Majority of […]
(Eagle News) — Nakahanda ang administrasyong Duterte na magkaloob ng housing assistance para sa mga rebeldeng susuko sa gobyerno. Mismong si Pangulong Duterte ang nagpahayag nito sa isinagawang groundbreaking ceremony ng Vista Alegre Homes sa Negros Occidental. Maliban sa mga rebelde ay bukas rin ang pamahalaan sa pagbibigay ng housing assistance sa mga miyembro ng Kadamay na iligal na umuokupa ng housing units sa Pandi, Bulacan. Hindi rin nakalimutan ng Pangulo ang pamilya ng mga […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – Various judges and court employees association on Monday (May 21) called on the public, the media, lawyers’ groups and other sectors to respect the decision of the Supreme Court which ousted Maria Lourdes Sereno as chief justice. In a statement titled “Nag-iisang Korte Supreme, Sumulong Ka,” these various groups representing judges and court employees nationwide stressed that it is only the Supreme Court which has […]
(Eagle News) —Sinimulan na ngayong araw, Mayo 21, ang Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) ng Department of Education (DepEd) upang masiguro ang maayos na pagbubukas ng klase sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan sa bansa. Ayon kay DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, ang aktibidad na ito ay tatagal hanggang Hunyo 8, 2018. Ang OBE ay taunang inisyatiba ng DepEd upang hikayatin ang mga ahensya, organisasyon, at iba pang stakeholders sa paghahanda para sa nalalapit na pagbubukas ng klase […]
(Eagle News)—-The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday, May 21, said it was “taking the appropriate diplomatic action necessary to protect our claims and will continue to do so in the future.” The DFA issued the statement following reports of China’s aggressive militarization in the South China Sea, with the recent deployment of bombers allegedly on Woody Island, which is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. “While appropriate language, whether expressions of condemnation or concern, […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, May 19, said he might just sack the chief of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel. He was apparently referring to Rudolf Philip Jurado, whom he appointed as government corporate counsel in April last year. Duterte did not elaborate. He said however that some individuals have entered government only so they could get enrich themselves. Since he became President, Duterte has been consistent in firing government officials over alleged corruption. […]
