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Rights group opposes martial law declaration; says it will only result in gross violation of people’s rights

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – A militant group declared its opposition to President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration placing Mindanao under martial law for 60 days. “Karapatan strongly protests Duterte’s Martial Law declaration, emphasizing that it will not address the circumstances of the current situation in Marawi, but will aggravate the insecurity in the area,” the group in a statement said. Karapatan expressed apprehensions about the declaration of martial law, adding that it may give rise to human rights […]

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IRR para sa libreng tuition sa mga SUC sinisimulan na ang pag-amiyenda

(Eagle News) – Sinimulan na ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ang proseso sa pag-amiyenda sa isang probisyon ng Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) kaugnay ng free tuition fee policy para sa mga mag-aaral ng State Colleges and Universities para sa kasalukuyang school year. Ayon kay CHED Commissioner Prospero de Vera, layon nitong matiyak na tanging ang mga mahihirap ngunit karapat-dapat na mga mag-aaral lamang ang masasaklaw ng nasabing programa. Paliwanag ni De Vera, nakabatay sa household income ng […]

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Marawi City is now under control, says ARMM Vice-Governor

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Vice-Governor Haron Akrasid Lucman, Jr. has reported that the situation in Marawi City is now under control. “So far, it’s good. Kasi, for about three hours wala na kaming narinig na mga putok, except mga sporadic lang na putok. I think the military is now in control of parts of Marawi City,” the Vice Governor said. In an interview with Net 25’s Agila Balita […]

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Surigao del Sur lawmaker says declaration of martial law in Mindanao appropriate and timely

QUEZON City, Philippines – Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s act of placing Mindanao under martial law, saying that the declaration was appropriate and not an overreaction. “We fully support the proclamation of martial law in Mindanao. Ang Mindanao talaga, problema talaga ang peace and order situation. I think the proclamation is timely so that we can solve also other problems like criminality,” said Pimentel. Meanwhile, House Committee on Defense Chairman Ruffy Biazon […]

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What the 1987 Philippine Constitution says about a martial law declaration

  (Eagle News) — When President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Maguindanao that would last for a period of 60 days, various sectors reacted on the subject that had touched a raw nerve for many former activists. Lawyer Christian Monsod, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution, expressed apprehension on Duterte’s martial law declaration. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced the martial law declaration in Mindanao earlier, while the Philippine delegation was still in […]

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Davao Mayor Sara Duterte: City now in “hold and secure” situation

  (Eagle News) — “Hold and secure.” This was how Davao Mayor Sara Duterte described the current security situation in the city, which was under a lockdown on Tuesday night. Under a lockdown, no one was allowed inside and outside Davao City. “So inadjust na namin iyan ngayon. We are doing a hold and secure—increased security measures inside Davao City and going into Davao City considering there are incidents that are happening outside of Davao City. What we […]

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Regulasyon sa e-cigarettes at vape, inirekomenda ng DOH

(Eagle News) – Nais ng Department of Health na lagyan ng regulasyon ang e-cigarettes at vape. Sinabi ni Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial na hindi isinama ang mga ito sa smoking ban ngunit gagawan nila ito ng ibang probisyon. Sa ngayon ay pinag-aaralan na nila ang ukol dito. Matatandaang naglabas ng abiso ang Food and Drug Administration upang magbigay ng babala sa paggamit ng e-cigarettes. Ilang grupo man ang nagsasabing maaari itong alternatibo sa paninigarilyo, walang nakikitang […]

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A briefer on martial law

Below are facts you need to know about martial law. Q: When can martial law be declared? Section 18 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the President, the commander in chief of all armed forces of the Philippines, “may, for a period not exceeding 60 days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law” in case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires […]

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“No ISIS in PHL,” says PNP as gov’t forces contain Maute; tells public to be wary of terror group’s propaganda

(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police said the situation in Marawi City is slowly dying down as government forces started slowly containing local terrorists, the Maute group, who are seeking recognition from the international Islamist State terror group ISIS. PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos also advised media and the public not to be an instrument for propaganda of the Maute group, which is seeking to promote themselves in social media. “Nag-aapila po kami […]

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Tax reform bill, unfair sa mga mahihirap na Pilipino – Bayan Muna Rep. Zarate

(Eagle News) – Iminungkahi ni Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate na ipasa muna ang adjustment sa income tax bago pagdebatehan kung kailangan pang magpatupad ng panibagong buwis sa ilalim ng Tax Reform Bill ng Kamara. Sinabi ni Zarate na hindi siya boboto sa House Bill No. 5636 o Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion dahil lalo lamang itong magpapahirap sa mga mahihirap, na kabaliktaran aniya sa kaniyang isinusulong. Umatras aniya siya bilang co-author ng panukala […]

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VP Robredo calls for “calm,” tells public to “be supportive” of government, amid threats from terrorists in Marawi

(Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo called for calm on Wednesday, saying now was the time to “unite” in the face of terrorist threats in Mindanao. “Makakatulong tayo ng malaki sa mga sundalo kung kalmado lang tayo…Panahon ito na magkaisa tayo. Magtiwala tayo sa ating mga sundalo..,” she said in an ambush interview with reporters after her meeting with military officials in Camp Aguinaldo. She also asked the public to be “responsible,” noting that “a lot” of […]

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