Nacionalista Party declared as dominant minority party; 10 other major political parties named (Eagle News) – The ruling PDP-Laban party has been resolved as a dominant political party in the country by the Commission on Elections, the poll body’s resolution said. In Comelec’s resolution No. 10787 issued on May 5, the poll body also determined that the minority party is Nacionalista Party, as well as named the 10 other major political parties in the […]
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President Duterte designates Lt. Gen. Danao as PNP OIC
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has designated Police Lieutenant General Vicente Danao Jr. as the officer in charge of the Philippine National Police. According to Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar, the designation is effective May 8. This is the same day PNP Chief Dionardo Carlos is expected to retire from the agency after reaching the mandatory age of retirement at 56. It is also a day before the national and local elections are expected to […]
Pres. Duterte says it’s important he remain “neutral” to ensure clean polls; won’t reveal his presidential bet
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he would ensure clean, honest and orderly elections on May 9, and would “remain neutral,” not revealing who is his preferred presidential bet. “Ulitin ko, you better disabuse your minds about getting into guesses and assumptions. Wala. Wala akong kandidato pagka-presidente ngayon hanggang Disyembre,” Duterte said in his latest Talk To The People. The 76-year old Philippine leader, who will be stepping down in June this year, […]
World-class Clark Int’l Airport opens new 110,000 square-meter passenger terminal
New state-of-the-art terminal can accommodate around 8 million passengers annually (Eagle News) – Another world-class airport, the Clark International Airport (CRK), opened the gates of its new passenger terminal building on Monday, May 2, 2022, after all departing and arriving flights were transferred to the modern, state-of-the-art facility envisioned to be Asia’s next premier gateway. “The 110,000 square-meter new CRK terminal has a design capacity of at least 8 million passengers annually, providing Filipinos […]
NET25’s “Mata ng Agila” bares list of nat’l candidates that the INC will be voting for: It’s BBM-Sara for May 9 polls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6AxvrKWeWI (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo members will be voting as one on May 9, 2022 as part of the biblical teachings upholding unity in the Church. On May 3, 2022, in the NET25 news program, “Mata ng Agila,” the list of national candidates that the INC members will be voting for was bared. The INC is supporting presidential bet former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and his running-mate, Davao City mayor and […]
Five more areas, including Nueva Vizcaya and Misamis Occidental, placed under Alert Level 1
(Eagle News) — Malacanang added more areas under Alert Level 1, including two provinces, Nueva Vizcaya and Misamis Occidental, and three component cities and municipalities. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Monday, May 2, 2022, approved the recommendations of the sub-Technical Working Group for Data Analytics placing the two provinces and three other areas under Alert Level 1 effective May 3, Wednesday, until May 15. The following component cities and municipalities were placed under […]
President Duterte: Next PNP chief to be known on Tuesday
(Eagle News) — The country’s next Philippine National Police will be known on Tuesday, May 3. This is according to President Rodrigo Duterte himself, who held his Talk to the Nation on Monday, May 2. According to the President, he will take a look at what the contenders for the post–as submitted by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año—have done in the past and at their track record in government. Earlier, Año said he recommended two senior […]
A week before May 9 polls, Sara Duterte still top VP bet, according to latest Pulse Asia survey
Sara gets 55 percent of respondents surveyed, way ahead of Sotto who got 18 percent (Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte remains to be the top vice-presidential bet for the May 2022 elections, garnering 55 percent of respondents in the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted from April 16 to 21. The survey results also showed the presidential daughter enjoying a big lead over fellow vice-presidential bet, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III […]
Marcos maintains big lead with 56 percent rating in latest Pulse Asia survey; Robredo gets 23 percent
April 16 to 21 survey results released a week before May 9 nat’l elections (Eagle News) – Presidential bet former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., maintained his lead as the top candidate likely to win in the May 9 polls in the latest Pulse Asia survey released a week before the national elections. With a 56 percent rating, Marcos Jr., had a wide lead over survey runner-up Vice-President Maria Leonor Robredo who only got half […]
Immigration bureau warns vs illegal recruitment, trafficking schemes
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration reminded Filipinos planning to work abroad to beware of trafficking and illegal recruitment schemes. Immigration Chief Jaime Morente issued the statement amid the 688 human trafficking attempts reported in 2021, with 13680 passengers reported without proper documentation. “Human trafficking is considered as modern-day slavery. It is real and has hit many Filipinos,” Morente said. According to the Immigration Chief, victims would be given fake documents or be trained to provide […]
In his last Labor Day message, Pres. Duterte assures commitment to give Filipinos best opportunities in life
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte joined the entire nation in honoring and remembering Filipino workers on Sunday, May 1, 2022, during the celebration of the 120th Labor Day in the country. This is also the last Labor Day message of President Duterte before he steps down from office in June 2022. But he said that he would remain committed to providing Filipinos the best opportunities “to realize their full potential.” “This administration, even if […]
DOLE: Over 100k jobs up for grabs on Labor Day, including around 47k overseas jobs
(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment said that over 100,000 jobs are available on May 1, 2022, including 47,142 overseas jobs as the country observes the 120th Labor Day. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said 134,287 local and overseas employment opportunities are up for grabs in the face-to-face Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan Job and Business Fairs to be participated by 900 employers nationwide. Bello said that various employers are participating in […]





