TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Aug 18(PIA) – While police authorities stand firm on the campaign against illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police in Eastern Visayas urges public’s support to eliminate this menace in the society. This, as the country celebrates the National Crime Prevention Week from September 1-7 this year. During the “Panginsayod ha PIA” held today at PIA regional office 8, PNP8 Spokesperson, Senior Police Inspector Ma. Bella Rentuaya emphasized the importance of coordination between […]
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Duterte administration to strengthen policy on child nutrition
DAVAO CITY, August 18 (PIA) – Socio-Planning Economic Secretary and director-general of the National Economic and Development Authority Ernesto Pernia cited good and proper nutrition for new babies as one of the meaningful economic policies that the government must implement to ensure quality of life for Filipinos. Speaking to reporters during the press briefing on the Second Quarter Performance of the Philippine Economy, he said the focus of this policy is proper nutrition from the […]
ICYMI: Interview with Cong. Rey Umali
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Congressman Rey Umali of the House Committee on Justice talks about the amendments of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
President Duterte asked anti-Marcos rallyists to advise government regarding protest actions
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Although the government is not against protest activities to be held by Anti-Marcos rallyists, President Rodrigo Duterte asked the rallyists to properly advise the government regarding their activities in order to to ensure that the traffic flow in Metro Manila remains orderly.
Transport group asks for Php 1 fare hike during rush hour
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The transport group Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon asked for a Php 1.00 fare hike for jeeps during rush hours – 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, reasoning that during such periods, jeepneys experience higher consumption of gasoline. https://youtu.be/uUKAAOmaHFw
Department of Transportation to handle traffic management in Metro Manila
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is finalizing details in its plan to directly handle the management of traffic flow in Metro Manila. Transportation spokesperson Cherry Mercado said that the department already met with different government agencies like the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) for their suggestions in order to decongest the traffic flow in Metro Manila.
Pulse Asia Survey: Ilang botante, umaming nabili ang boto noong 2016 elections
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa survey ng Pulse Asia, lumabas na dalawampu’t-dalawang porsyento ng mga botante ang umaming may nag-alok sa kanilang kandidato para bilihin ang kanilang boto noong 2016 elections. 74 percent sa 1200 respondents ang inaming tinanggap nila ang alok na pera at iba pang materyal na bagay kapalit ng boto habang 26 na porsyento lang ang hindi tinanggap ang alok mula sa kandidato. Gayunman, labing-walong porsiyento sa mga ito ang ibinoto […]
DSWD reminds TV programs to be mindful of children’s rights
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 18 – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo reminded all television and radio stations to be mindful of children’s rights when casting them in any kind of program or when putting them in situations that make them vulnerable. This is in reaction to the current issue involving Badjao teenager who felt ridiculed by her housemates in the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) reality program produced by the ABS-CBN tv […]
PRRD leads PNP’s 115th Police Service anniversary, awards outstanding policemen, units
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 18 (PIA)–President Rodrigo R. Duterte led the awarding of outstanding police officers and units during the 115th Police Service anniversary of the Philippine National Police. held at Camp Crame yesterday. The President was assisted by PNP chief Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ M. dela Rosa and Usec.Catalino Cuy representing Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ Sueno handing out plaques of recognition to the awardees in a ceremony held at Camp Crame in […]
#50FirstDays to showcase President Duterte’s milestones
MANILA, Aug. 18 – The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has launched the #50FirstDays campaign to highlight the achievements, and milestones of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s administration since his assumption to office on June 30. This will be the first time that an incumbent President will showcase his achievements even with only two months coming into the presidency. “The Duterte administration challenges the status quo of the usual 100-day milestone. We are confident that even at an […]
Promote children’s rights, DILG tells barangays
PASIG CITY, (PIA)Aug. 18 — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is enjoining all punong barangays and sangguniang barangay members to take the lead in promoting and protecting children’s rights and welfare. DILG Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno said that during the first Cabinet Meeting in June, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte had instructed the DILG to communicate to all barangay officials their key role as custodian of children’s rights within their barangays. […]
Duterte says he’s willing to face probe into drug killings
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday that his government is willing to face any inquiry into the deaths of hundreds of suspected drug dealers and users as human rights groups express alarm over extrajudicial killings. Duterte said in a speech at the National Police Office, that quote: “We are willing to submit ourselves for an investigation before anybody — adding some of the killings were carried out by drug gangs. […]
