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DFA: Philippine embassy in Damascus “closely monitoring” situation in Syria
(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that the embassy in Damascus was “closely monitoring” the situation in Syria, which was the subject of a United States missile attack. In a phone interview over CNN Philippines, Assistant Secretary Charles Jose, DFA spokesperson, said the embassy was “in close coordination” with the Filipino community there to “ensure their safety.” Jose said there are an estimated 1400 Filipinos in Syria, many of whom have married […]
Anti-illegal parking operations, isinagawa ng MMDA
METRO MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Matapos atasan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ayusin ang problema sa trapiko ay agad na nagsagawa ang MMDA ng clearing operations noong Huwenes, April 6. Isa-isang binatak ang mga sasakyan na ilegal na naka-park sa Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Maynila at sa Dian Street sa Makati. Ang mga kalyeng ito ay no-parking zone at dinadaanan ng mga sasakyan kaya hindi dapat nakahambalang doon ang mga pribadong sasakyan. Isa ang illegal […]
Road reblocking set in some QC roads starting today
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced the conduct of re-blocking and road repair in some roads in Quezon City starting today, April 7. The MMDA said the roadwork will start around 11 p.m. Affected roads are the northbound lanes of Commonwealth Avenue corner Litex Road, from Bernardino St. to P. Dela Cruz, and from Tierra Verde Subdivision to Tandang Sora Ave.
President Duterte visits 28 injured soldiers in Sulu
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Thursday 28 soldiers wounded following a clash with the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu days before. Duterte visited Lt. Col. William George Cordova, battalion commander; 1LT Joe Mari S. Landicho; Sgt. Randy G. Balutoc; Sgt. Samian B. Calangan; Cpl. Crispin S. Agoy; Cpl. Brainard T. Dumondon; Cpl. Ronald Allan B. Lorenzo; Cpl. Jonathan D. Mukay; Cpl. Mariel J. Reboredo; Cpl. Ruben G. Olaso; and […]
President Duterte says he won’t allow other gov’t housing units to be grabbed by KADAMAY
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he would not allow other government housing units to be illegally occupied, giving a stern warning to members of the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap not to make a repeat of what they did in the housing units in Pandi, Bulacan. The President said he would make sure government housing units he would build for the police and the military would be well-guarded by M16s and even “bazookas.” “Hanggang […]
Two alleged ISIS members arrested in Taguig
(Eagle News) — Authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of a Kuwaiti national and a Syrian woman believed to have direct links with the terrorist group ISIS. In a joint statement, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Immigration and National Bureau of Investigation said Husayn Al-Dhafiri and Rahaf Zina, who claimed to be his wife, were apprehended by members of the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit on 28th St., Bonifacio Global City, on March 25. The BI worked in […]
Davao “witness” says Trillanes’ group paid her to testify vs Duterte; Senator denies accusations
(Eagle News) — A woman who was allegedly being developed as a witness to be presented to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against President Duterte by senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Leila de Lima, has come out in the open to denounce the actions of the two senators and a Catholic priest who was allegedly tasked to look for witnesses against Duterte. The witness is Guillermina Barrido Arcillas, a former Liberal Party supporter, who held […]
President Duterte: There is a need to “fortify” islands in West Philippine Sea
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said that there was a need to “fortify” islands in the West Philippine Sea. “There are nine or 10 islands there. We have to fortify,” he said. He said for this, “I must build bunkers there or houses and make provisions for habitation.” Parts of the West Philippine Sea are also being claimed by China.
Duterte: “I could never be misinformed”
(Eagle News) — “I could never be misinformed.” This was the response of President Rodrigo Duterte to dismissed Interior Secretary Mike Sueno’s statement the chief executive had been fed wrong information that led to his dismissal on Monday. “I could never be misinformed. Kaabugado ko misinformed ako,” he told reporters in an ambush interview in Camp General Artemio Ricarte in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, which he visited on Thursday. “When I make a move, when I […]
Don’t open Balikbayan boxes, President Duterte tells police, customs and immigration men
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has warned custom and immigration personnel that he will relieve all officials who would be found to be involved in extortion and theft of Balikbayan boxes sent by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to their loved ones. “Ayaw ko ng oppression sa Pilipino. That has to stop. Sa airport ngayon wala nang bukasan ng bag … Kung meron mang kontrabando, nakikita na ‘yon sa baba. Why do you have to […]
Sotto: Duterte talked about sacking Sueno as early as two weeks ago
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte had already talked about firing Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno days before he officially sacked him at the end of a Cabinet meeting. This is according to Senator Tito Sotto, majority floor leader, who said he “already overheard” this during their trip to Myanmar and Thailand two weeks ago. “As I told one of you and I told you off the record then, I knew the (Department of the Interior and […]
