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President Duterte sets 17 Vietnamese fishermen free

https://youtu.be/9uzUaDogNmc SUAL, Philippines | AFP | — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday personally saw off 17 Vietnamese fishermen who had trespassed in Philippine waters, after ordering their release in a gesture of friendship towards Hanoi. Duterte ordered the release of the 17 men, who were apprehended aboard three fishing boats on September 8, after visiting Vietnam, a fellow member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At a send-off ceremony, Duterte told diplomats and […]

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DSWD encourages ‘Lawin’ survivors to report irregularities in relief distribution

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 3 — Department of Social Welfare and Development  (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated her appeal to families and communities, “Agarang ireport sa mga field offices ng departamento ang mga iregularidad sa pamamahagi ng relief goods sa kanilang mga lugar (Immediately report to its field offices irregularities in the distribution of relief goods in their respective areas).” This came as the Department received reports of alleged tampering of relief packs. “The Department continuously releases […]

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PHL to spend more on drug rehabilitation, gov’t tells UN body

THE Philippine government detailed to a United Nations (UN) committee its ongoing and planned programs as part of the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. “We must first recognize that there is popular support for the President’s campaign against illegal drugs as reflected in his decisive win at the polls in May 2016,” said NEDA Deputy Director-General Rosemarie G. Edillon during a dialogue with the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights last September […]

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Eagle Broadcasting Corporation now an accredited media outfit in US

By Eliza Gonzales Manglicmot WASHINGTON, United States (Eagle News), October 31, 2016— The Eagle has landed in the heart of the free world. Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), mother company of the Philippines’ Net 25, Radyo Agila, and Eaglenews.ph, is now a duly registered and accredited media corporation in the District of Columbia. This supports EBC’s expansion strategy to deliver news and information from the seat of political power in the United States, the nation’s capital. […]

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Voters’ registration for bgy, SK polls set to start on November 7

QUEZON City, Philippines – From November 7, 2016 to April 29, 2017, the Commission on Elections will conduct another round of voters’ registration, under the provision for the continuing registration of voters, for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections next year. Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10166 promulgated on October 25, 2016, the Comelec will conduct the registration period for the 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from November 7 to April 29 next year. […]

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7 sa 10 mga Filipino millennials, hangad ang pagkakaroon ng healthy at active lifestyle

(Eagle News) — Marami sa mga Pilipino ang naniniwala na para humaba ang buhay, kailangan ang pagkakaroon ng mabuting kalusugan at aktibong pamumuhay. Subalit dahil sa trabaho, napipigilan umano ang mga pilipino na matamo ito. Katunayan, walo sa sampung Pilipino, ang nagnanais na magkaroon ng trabaho na hindi sila pipigilan sa pagkakaroon ng tinatawag na healthy at active lifestyle. Isang survey sa mga tinatawag na “millennials” ang nagpatotoo nito.

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Expanded number coding scheme starts today

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started implementing its expanded number coding scheme or “no window-hour” policy today, November 2. Under the expanded number coding scheme, more areas in Metro Manila were included in the policy. Also, the time period was extended up to 8 in the evening. The expanded number coding scheme aims to lessen traffic during the holiday season.

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Palace not worried about cancelled arms deal with US

QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang is not worried about reports that the U.S. State Department will put a stop with its arms deal with the Philippines as recommended by US Senator Ben Cardin. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Palace through the leadership of the Philippine National Police, will look into the matter and confirm if the US will indeed not push through with its sale of 26, 0000 M-16 Armalite rifle. Andanar […]

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Duterte accepts FVR resignation; but Palace says he still has role in PHL-China relations

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of former President Fidel V. Ramos as special envoy to China, even as Malacanang said the former President would still continue to play a vital role in China-Philippine relations. “I’d like to thank him for helping me and for being of the service of the nation even at his age,” Duterte said late Tuesday evening in Davao City. Presidential communications chief Martin Andanar earlier […]

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DepEd enhances the life Filipinos want via quality education for all

PASIG CITY, Nov. 2 — The Department of Education (DepEd) is helping make the Filipino dream of a simple and comfortable life more accessible for all as it pushes the boundaries of learning further through the Education Summit 2016. According to Ambisyon Natin 2040, the National Economic and Development Authority’s (NEDA) 25-year development planning guide recently adopted by the Duterte administration, 79.2 percent of Filipinos commonly share the aspiration to have “a comfortable life, free of hardship and […]

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President Duterte says Russia can provide firearms for the PNP

  (Eagle News) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Russia is ready to help in the provision of firearms for the Philippines, and is not bothered with reports that the United States has stopped the sale of assault rifles for the Philippine National Police. The President said Russia, through Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev had already offered to help the Philippines by providing the weapons the country needs, when they met in Laos during the […]

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Bello to employers: Pay 13th month pay on time

MANILA, Nov. 2 — It is a must that employers pay their workers’ 13th month pay not later than December 24, Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said Monday. “All employers are required to pay their rank-and-file employees the 13th month pay, regardless of the nature of their employment, and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid, provided they worked for at least one month in a year,” Bello said. Labor laws and their implementing […]

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