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(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., said the Philippine government would be doing everything in its power to destroy the terrorist group, Abu Sayyaf, which had recently beheaded its German hostage Jurgen Kantner. Speaking to CNN anchor Cristiane Amanpour, Yasay said that the Philippine military is poised to destroy the terrorist group as he, on behalf of the Philippine government, condemned the recent beheading of Kantner. “We continue to make sure that […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senate President Francisco “Koko” Pimentel has explained that the reorganization of the Senate committees will now ensure a better working relationship between senators as the lines are now clearer between the majority and the minority bloc. Pimentel admitted that the previous rows in the Senate within the so-called “supermajority” have started to affect the legislative agenda of the Senate. Pimentel also clarified that Malacañang was not involved in the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are set to release guidelines on the planned modernization of public utility vehicles. Part of the planned modernization is the proposal to give salaries to PUV drivers with accompanying benefits.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang on Tuesday denied allegations President Rodrigo Duterte had a hand in the ouster of Liberal Party senators and their ally from committee chairmanships and the president pro-tempore post. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said the President was unlike former President Benigno Aquino III, who used his position to remove a sitting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Panelo was referring to then-Chief Justice Renato Corona, who was […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it was already reviewing their options and the steps to be taken against transport groups who joined Monday’s strike. LTFRB spokesperson Aileen Lizada said the franchise given to operators is a privilege and may be cancelled if it is proven that the operators exercised abuse when they held the strike. https://youtu.be/Gms8ZoOGbaw
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Oil companies implemented price hikes on Tuesday, February 28, on its diesel and kerosene products, but lowered prices for gasoline. Big oil companies such as Seaoil Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, Petroleum Corporation, Flying V, Eastern Petroleum and PTT Philippines already announced their price adjustment this morning at 6:00 a.m., while others were expected to follow. The price for diesel was increased by 35 centavos (Php 0.35) per liter, while for kerosene, the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News)- Maynilad and Manila Water Co., will increase their water rates in April. According to Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Chief Regulator Joey Yu, the increase is due to the foreign currency differential adjustment or FCDA. https://youtu.be/vHkGp53wTSw
(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima will have to stay detained for the time being. This was after the Supreme Court set oral arguments on her petition to March 14, without issuing an order that would stop the warrant of arrest from being implemented against her. SC spokesperson Theodore Te said that the arguments on the senator’s petition and application for a temporary restraining order and/or status quo ante order were scheduled in the en banc session hall of the High […]
NEGROS OCC., February 28 (PIA6) —The Employees’ Compensation Commission is warning the public in the Negros Island Region to be aware of poseurs extorting money from unsuspecting victims in exchange for a promise to receive benefit from the commission. ECC recently received reports that there are individuals there using the name of the ECC to execute their fraudulent scheme, Regional Extension Unit Director Stephene S. Barredo said. According to Barredo, a certain May Bernadette Cortez from Badoc, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted to knowing SP03 Arthur Lascañas, the retired policeman who flip-flopped on his initial testimony and now says the highest chief executive had a hand in the creation of a supposed Davao Death Squad. “As a policeman, yes,” Duterte said when asked in an ambush interview if he knew the retired policeman. Duterte clarified, however, that he only saw Lascañas “once, twice a year.” “I give the orders […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police is set to resume its operations against individuals involved in drug operations. PNP Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said on Tuesday that the resumption of “Oplan Tokhang” would take place “soon.” Dela Rosa made the pronouncement a day after President Rodrigo Duterte said he was open to the possibility of the resumption of the drug war. “I would leave it to the PNP to decide. What do they need? What (do) […]
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, Feb 28 (PIA) – An official of the Bureau of Fire Protection here urged the public to have their electrical house wirings checked to prevent fire incidents. Koronadal City Fire Marshall Sr. Inspector Reginald Legaste advised homeowners to call in a licensed electrician to check the electrical wirings especially in old houses and those made from light materials. “We have barangay electricians assigned in respective areas. It’s high time for them […]
