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President Duterte, Indian PM Modi hold bilateral meeting; discuss defense, education, among others

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed a variety of issues pertaining to trade and investment, and defense and security, an official said on Thursday. In a tweet, India Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the two leaders also discussed education and people-to-people cooperation in their bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House. In a tweet on Thursday, Modi said he was “delighted” to meet the Philippine President. “The vigor […]

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Pangulong Duterte sa Kuwait, Mideast Nations: “Treat my countrymen as human beings”

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Umapela si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa bansang Kuwait at iba pang bansa sa gitnang silangan na tratuhin sa makataong pamamaraan ang mga mangagawang Pilipino, sa harap ito ng mga ulat na pang-aabuso na nagreresulta sa kamatayan. Inihayag ito ng Pangulo sa kanyang pre-departure speech patungong India sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) noong Miyerkules, ika-24 ng Enero. Nitong nakaraang linggo, sinuspinde ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ang pagpapadala […]

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It’s Children’s Week!

A child is an  important asset of the nation, that is why the government exerts full efforts to promote children’s welfare and enhance their opportunities for a happy life. There is even a week dedicated to celebrating the rights and responsibilities of children. Late President Diosdado Macapagal made this the fourth week of January of every year pursuant to Proclamation No. 190.

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Epekto sa kapaligiran ng Mt. Mayon eruption, inaalam ng DENR

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Mahigpit na minomonitor ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang aktibidad ng Bulkang Mayon. Nagpaalala sa publiko ang DENR sa magiging epekto ng aktibidad ng bulkan sa kalikasan at sa kalusugan. Mismong si Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu ang bumisita sa Albay nitong Lunes upang suriin ang air quality conditions sa mga apektadong lugar gaya ng bayan ng Camalig at Guinobatan at sa lungsod ng Tabaco at Ligao, maging sa […]

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Senate, House shift focus in Cha-Cha debate in bid to move forward

Structure of gov’t now up for discussion; discussion on manner of voting amendments put on hold   (Eagle News) — The Senate and the House of Representatives have apparently found a way to move forward with Charter Change. This was after the Senate President Koko Pimentel and House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez agreed to “shift the focus” of discussion from the manner of voting proposed amendments to the Constitution to other issues. Both Pimentel and Alvarez […]

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President Duterte says he tapped Atong Ang to help PCSO

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he asked gaming consultant Atong Ang to help in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office once. “I called him and I said, ‘Atong, you are the No. 1 gambler here in Davao. You are behind everything. Let’s not kid ourselves. Go to the PCSO, put an end to all that is illegal (there) and help the government,’” Duterte recounted prior to his departure to India. He said […]

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UST Civil Law dean Divina: “My conscience is clear”

(Eagle News) — “My conscience is clear.” University of Santo Tomas Civil Law Dean Nilo Divina had this to say on Wednesday after a Senate joint committee report said disbarment proceedings should be initiated against him over the death of hazing victim Horacio Castillo III. “I did not do anything wrong, illegal or unethical,” Divina–who, according to the report should also resign–said in a statement. According to Divina, he “did all (he) could have done under […]

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Drilon: Duterte has my full respect

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has my full respect. Senator Franklin Drilon had this to say after the President denied any hand in Janet Lim Napoles’ claim the senator received a P5-million campaign contribution from her. In a statement on Wednesday, Drilon also clarified that “if (he) had disagreements with the President, it is always on matters of policy.” “I have never attacked the President on a personal level,” he said. “In fact, I […]

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PNP: Gov’t officials and employees caught playing in casinos to be arrested

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Government officials and government employees who will be caught gambling in casinos will be arrested. This is according to  Philippine National Police Chief Director-General Ronald Dela Rosa who spoke in a press conference on Wednesday. According to the PNP chief, the  new directive was in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement all government employees and officials should be banned from entering casinos and other gambling places. “Hindi naman malala […]

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Liberal Party defends Drilon; says present admin behind Napoles’ claim vs the senator

(Eagle News) — The Liberal Party on Wednesday defended Senator Franklin Drilon from allegations he received a P5-million campaign donation from alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles. In a statement, the LP accused the present administration of being behind what they called the lies against the senator, who they said already explained his side on the issue. “May pattern na ang administrasyong ito pag naiiipit: Nililihis at iniiba ang usapan,” the LP said. […]

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PNP: No more Oplan Tokhang at night, during weekends

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service No more Oplan Tokhang operations during weekends and at night. This is based on the supplemental guidelines released by the Philippine National Police to the media on Wednesday. According to the guidelines completed by the PNP oversight committee, Tokhang operations can only be conducted from Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. “Tanggalin na ang duda sa gabi..Mas ligtas, mas transparent, mas makikita ng taong bayan (pag daytime),” […]

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Duterte threatens Mideast work ban; tells those countries to do something to stop OFW abuse

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday threatened to ban Filipinas from working in the Middle East as he said Overseas Filipino Workers were being raped in Kuwait. Over two million Filipinos, many of them maids, are employed in the region, helping to prop up the Philippine economy with billions of dollars in salary remittances to their families each year. Last week, Duterte barred Filipinos from seeking work in Kuwait over reports of widespread abuse, exploitation and […]

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