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MANILA, Jan. 4 (PIA)- The New Year brings renewed hope and vigor for Filipinos. With the 2017 National Budget in place, the government and its agencies are all set to take the country to its journey towards real change. The 2017 National Budget – the People’s Budget – was crafted parallel to the Duterte Administration’s 10-Point Socioeconomic Agenda. It concentrates on strong, sustained, and inclusive growth. Development will not be focused on already wealthy regions, cities, […]
(Eagle News)– The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the names of 127 elderly and sick prisoners to President Rodrigo Duterte who he may grant executive pardon. The recommendation was in line with Duterte’s vow to free inmates aged at least 80 and those who have spent at least 40 years behind bars. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II did not say if political prisoners were included to the submitted names. Duterte in November granted absolute […]
(Eagle News)– Former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) official Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino surrendered to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel Tuesday (January 3) afternoon. “Yes, he has already voluntarily surrendered sa office ng Provost Marshal General AFP. He is accompanied by his sister and that appearance happened around 12 noon today,” AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said. Arevalo said they are now processing Marcelino’s papers and will ask […]
(Eagle News)– Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Tuesday (January 3) confirmed that the police and the military will receive their pay hike starting the month of January in line with the government’s salary standardization program. Even public school teachers and government hospital personnel were also included in the salary increase. “They are part of these tranches. But it does not mean that we will double their salary because right now the pay of public school […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Two Russian Navy ships arrived in Manila on Tuesday (January 3) for a five-day goodwill visit in the first ever official naval contact between Russia and the Philippines, as Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte moved to strengthen ties with Moscow. A possible weapons deal is also seen in the offing, as well as joint military exercises between the Philippines and Russia, considered the main rival of the Philippines’ once closest […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Makulay at masaya ang naging selebrasyon sa pagsalubong sa taong 2017. Naging tampok sa ibat ibang panig ng mundo ang makukulay ang fireworks display.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Richard J. Gordon said he hoped for a closer coordination and communication between the government and the people in order to increase ways to overcome the challenges and win the battle against crimes and illegal drugs. In a press statement, Gordon said that the campaign against crimes and illegal drugs will be more successful through the participation and unity of Filipinos. “With the New Year, we hope that the government will […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang lauded the health department, police department and the local government officials for a “generally peaceful” celebration of holidays. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar congratulated the DOH for its “very successful ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign. He also congratulated the PNP and the local executives for a general peaceful celebration during the holiday season up to the New Year’s Day. Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said that the number of firecracker-related […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed a bill that seeks to limit the power of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas over the Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLC). The proposed provision made by the former president said that it would “insulate the BSP officials from the actuations of AMLC, especially the political ones which may be influenced by the council officials’ loyalty to their appointing authority.” “The BSP […]
(Eagle News) — Gagamit na ang mga traffic enforcer sa Maynila ng body camera simula sa taong ito para matigil ang katiwalian gaya ng pangingikil at iba pang “under-the-table” na usapan kapag sila ay nanghuhuli ng mga motorista. Ayon kay Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau Chief Dennis Alcoreza, sa pamamagitan ng pag-record ng mga nagaganap na engkwentro sa pagitan ng enforcer at motorista, ay makakakuha sila ng ebidensya sa aktuwal na pangyayari. Makakatulong din anya […]
(Eagle News) — Inaasahang tatalakayin ng Kongreso sa Pebrero ang panukalang batas na naglalayong mabigyan ng emergency powers si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte para maresolba ang matinding trapiko. Ayon kay Catanduanes Representative Cesar Sarmiento, maraming mga tinukoy na proyekto na nasa ilalim ng emergency measures na hindi pa kasama sa 2017 budget ang pondo. Maaari aniya na sa pamamagitan ng supplemental budget ay mapondohan ang mga nasabing proyekto. Kabilang sa emergency powers ang detalye sa bawat […]
(Eagle News) — Masasaksihan mamayang gabi hanggang Miyerkules ng umaga ang unang meteor shower ngayong taong 2017. Inanunsyo ng Time and Date.Com na nasa apatnapung meteors o falling stars ang maaring masaksihan.
