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PCOO: Act of defining “fake news” can result in “seemingly boundless gov’t regulation that runs counter to freedom of speech”

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Presidential Communications Operations Office on Thursday expressed reservations about providing a definition for “fake news,”  saying doing so could result in “risks of a seemingly boundless government regulation that runs counter to freedom of speech and expression.” Assistant Communications Secretary Ana Marie Banaag said in a hearing by the committee on  public information and mass media that if a definition was to be made, it should take into consideration […]

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Enhanced IRR ng free higher education law, inilabas ng CHED

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Inilabas na ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ang pinalawig na implementing rules and regulations (IRR) ng Republic Act 10931 o ang Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act na nilagdaan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte noong August 3, 2017. Nakasaad dito na lahat ng undergraduates na naka-enroll sa  State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) at CHED-recognized Local Government Created Universities and Colleges (LUCs) ay libre na o hindi na magbabayad […]

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Cayetano: PHL to reaffirm commitment to war vs terror in ASEAN-Australia summit this week

(Eagle News) — The Philippines will once again affirm its commitment to the war against terror during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Australia Special Summit to be held in Sydney this week. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the country–which will be represented by Foreign Affairs Alan Peter Cayetano–will also share its development agenda during the two-day leaders dialogue that is “expected to focus on political-security, business, and other regional concerns.” Among the […]

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Justice Carpio proposes “institutional approach” to protect PHL marine resources

  (Eagle News) – There should be a government agency or authority that is solely dedicated to planning and thinking of ways on how to protect and preserve the country’s marine resources, including those in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. This was what Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio proposed as he answered questions after his special lecture on the West Philippine Sea in New Era University in Quezon City on Friday, March […]

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Sandiganbayan junks Junjun Binay’s bid for graft, falsification raps filed vs him to be dismissed

(Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan has denied former Makati Mayor Junjun Binay’s bid for the graft and falsification charges filed against him to be dismissed. The Third Division junked Binay’s motion to quash the charges filed against him in connection with the bidding of Phases IV and V of the Makati City Hall Building II, citing “lack of merit.” “The issue as to whether he indeed committed any of the acts mentioned in the said (information) […]

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LP President Pangilinan seeks De Lima’s release after 1st DOJ panel junks Espinosa’s drug case

(Eagle News) — Liberal Party President Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is seeking the release of Senator Leila De Lima following the recommendation to dismiss drug trafficking charges against self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Lim and other drug convicts by a panel of the Department of Justice’s National Prosecution Service. Pangilinan said the move of the DOJ only proves that the accusation against De Lima were all baseless. He also questioned the credibility of Espinosa […]

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House approves on second reading bill postponing barangay, SK polls

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections anew. Under House Bill 7378, the elections slated on May 14 would be moved  to October 8, 2018. Subsequent elections will also be held on the second Monday of October 2021, and every three years after that, under the measure. On Monday, the House suffrage and electoral reforms committee voted to approve the deferment of the […]

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Trillanes: Duterte plan to have PHL withdraw from ICC treaty a “political move”

  By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service “A political move.” This was how Senator Antonio Trillanes IV described on Wednesday President Rodrigo Duterte’s move to have the Philippines withdraw from the International Criminal Court treaty. “Because he knows that there is no way out for him in the ICC,” Trillanes, who, along with Rep. Gary Alejano, filed the supplemental complaint against Duterte before the international court, said. According to Trillanes, the withdrawal of ratification of the […]

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Pimentel, Pacquiao back PHL move to withdraw from ICC treaty

  By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Two senators expressed their support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s move to withdraw the Philippines’ ratification of the Rome Statute that establishes the International Criminal Court. “They’re trying to micromanage the country eh sumusobra,” Senate President Koko Pimentel said. According to Pimentel, the President, who won the election, has the authority to “enforce the law.” “Kasi imagine, sino nagrereklamo? Tapos ano yung mga alegasyon? Hindi ba ito domestic policy? […]

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Farmer’s son tops PMA Class of 2018

(Eagle News) – The 25-year-old son of a farmer from the province of Iloilo has topped the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) graduating Class of 2018. Cadet 1st Class Jaywardene Galilea Hontoria, also a registered nurse, was declared the valedictorian of the 285-strong PMA Alab Tala (Alagad ng Lahing Binigkis ng Tapang at Lakas), becoming only the fourth graduate in the history of the PMA to be a  valedictorian and class baron at the same time. […]

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DFA’s Cayetano congratulates new US Secretary of State Pompeo

  (Eagle News) – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano congratulated newly designated US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying the Philippines was looking forward to working with him. “We congratulate Mike Pompeo on his designation as the new Secretary of State. We look forward to working with him and further strengthening the special relationship between the Philippines and the United States,” Cayetano said in a statement. At the same time, he thanked former Secretary […]

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Ex-President Aquino should be held primarily responsible for Dengvaxia mess, says Gordon

  (Eagle News) – Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Senator Richard Gordon said no less than former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III should be held responsible for allegedly hastening the procurement of the controversial Dengvaxia vaccines that were used on more than 800,000 children in a mass vaccination program during his administration. Gordon said Aquino, as well as his officials who were involved in the program — former Health Secretary Janet Garin and former Budget […]

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