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ICYMI: Interview with DOH Secretary Pauleen Ubial description: QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with the Secretary of the Department of Health, Dr. Pauleen Ubial, she talks about the DOH’s strategy regarding the deployment of doctors in rural areas.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippines should not waste the opportunity while it holds the position of the chairman of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Dr. Clarita Carlos, Professor of Political Science in the University of the Philippines, praised President Rodrigo Duterte’s tact during the ASEAN Summit as well as his political acumen. She said that he can lead the ASEAN through the challenges faced by the region.
QUEZON City, Philippines – Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon is ready to reveal huge anomalies in the Bureau of Customs as a part of his commitment to clear the bureau from corruption.
(Eagle News)– Filipino Muslims on Monday (September 12) offered their morning prayers with their families to start Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. Hundreds of Muslims gathered at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila for the religious event. Similar ceremonies were also conducted at the blue Mosque in Maharlika Village, Taguig City and Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City. Eid’l Adha signifies the end of the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Every Muslims exchange food […]
(Eagle News)– The Official Gazette of the Philippines on Sunday (September 11) received criticisms from netizens after posting a graphic for the 99th birth anniversary of late former president Ferdinand Marcos, accusing the Gazette of “historical revisionism” due to the caption used in its post. The post was edited three times, and the caption constructed from three paragraphs down to one. The Gazette went under lashes for the last part of the original caption of […]
MANILA, Sept. 12 – From September 17 to 19, 2016, a Peace Summit is scheduled to be conducted at Seoul, South Korea with many of the world’s political and religious leaders as well as women and youth leaders in attendance. The event is the 2nd Annual Commemoration of September World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit and is hosted by the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light under HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee. Approximately 1,000 […]
(Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay on Monday (September 12) revealed that the ‘rock star’ description for President Rodrigo Duterte came from Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “‘Yan ay nanggaling mismo kay Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Doon sa kanilang pag-uusap ay binanggit ni Prime Minister Abe na si Presidente Duterte ay isang rock star, hindi lang sa Japan kundi sa buong mundo,” Yasay said in an interview. According to Yasay, Abe said that […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday (September 11) greeted and showcased his support to Muslims as they celebrate Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. “I join you in commemorating the ultimate obedience and trust of Ibrahim when he submits to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, according to the will of Allah. This occasion truly invigorates our common aspirations and rekindles the true significance of our faith,” Duterte said. “I deeply appreciate your support to the […]
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed confidence that he was able to push for the country’s and the Filipino people’s national interests during the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and dialogues with regional partners. “Hindi kayo napahiya (I did not let you down),” the President assured the people at a press briefing following his speech upon his arrival at the Davao International Airport at past 1 a.m Saturday. The […]
MANILA, Sept. 12 — President Rodrigo R. Duterte wrapped up his first foreign trips as the Philippines’ head of state, which brought him to Vientiane, Laos for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits, and to Jakarta, Indonesia for a working visit. In his arrival statement delivered at the Davao International Airport on Saturday, PRRD reported that both trips were focused on advancing the national interests of the Filipinos in the regional and world community. […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte vowed to pursue an independent foreign policy in dealing with other countries, as he stressed that he is doing this to protect the interests of the Filipino people. Arriving from his first state visit in Indonesia, the President said that time-honored principles of sovereignty, non-interference and the commitment to a peaceful settlement of disputes will be observed by his administration. “In our relations to the world, the […]
(Eagle News)– Police arrested on Friday (September 9) three suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members who were allegedly involved in a plot to bomb Zamboanga City. The arrested– Jamar Musa, 44; Ahmad Tandih, 33; and Omar Kumbing, 36– are believed to be members of ASG-Ajang Ajang group. Authorities recovered two fragmentation grenade, one fully-loaded Caliber 38 and two cellphones. Chief Superintendent Billy Beltran, acting director of the Police Regional Office 9, said that the nabbed […]
