MANILA, July 6 – President Rodrigo R. Duterte is pushing for a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) as a mode of changing some provisions of the Constitution which is among the priorities of the administration, said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella who presided over the first press briefing in Malacanang on Monday. “As far as we know, President Duterte favors ConCon,” said Abella, pointing out that “it’s more consultative and with more representation.” He explained that ChaCha (charter change) is among the priorities of the President, […]
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PNP not surprised by information on 5 police generals
(Eagle News) — The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it was not surprised with the announcement of President Duterte on the alleged involvement of the five police generals. PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said they already have information about the said police generals mentioned by the President. Duterte identified these five police officials as linked to drugs: retired Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo Jr, former National Capital Region Police Office […]
Meralco rates to increase this month
(Eagle News) — Expect a price incease in your electricity bill this month. According to the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), it will increase power rates by 29 centavos per kilowatt hour effective this July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upd4Uq3UPs8 This price increase is due to the increase in the generation charge by 34 centavos, which is in turn due to the high price of the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM). This is also the result of the high generation capacity […]
Philippines’ Duterte to China: Let’s talk
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday offered China conciliatory talks on a long-awaited international tribunal ruling over Beijing’s maritime claims, a week before the verdict. Duterte, who was sworn into office last week, said he was optimistic that the UN-backed tribunal in The Hague would rule in favour of the Philippines. “If it’s favourable to us, let’s talk,” Duterte said in a speech before the Philippine Air Force at the former […]
General Tinio denies any involvement in illegal drugs; vows to clean name
(Eagle News) — Former Quezon City Police Chief General Edgardo Tinio denied that he had ever been involved in the illegal drug operations, and said he would do all he could to clean his name. “It’s an uphill battle,” said Tinio when he was interviewed by media in Camp Crame, saying he was surprised that his name was even mentioned by President Duterte. Tinio said he would report to the Philippine National Police chief […]
President Duterte pushing for charter change
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte is pushing for a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) as a mode of changing some provisions of the Constitution. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said a constitutional change is among the priorities of the Duterte administration. said Presidential Spokesperson who presided over the first press briefing in Malacanang on Monday. “As far as we know, President Duterte favors ConCon,” said Abella, pointing out that “it’s more consultative and with more representation.” Abella presided over the […]
Mga heneral na pinangalanan ni Duterte, nagulat, itinangging sangkot sila sa droga
(Eagle News) — Ikinagulat naman ni General Edgardo Tinio at General Bernardo Diaz ang ibinunyag ni Pangulong Duterte sa taumbayan na kabilang sila sa mga opisyal ng Philippine National Police na sangkot diumano sa iligal na droga. Ayon kay Tinio, handa siyang magreport sa PNP chief at magpa-lie detector test para malaman ang katotohanan sa kaniyang umano’y pagkakasangkot sa ilegal na droga. Pinabulaanan din ni Diaz ang mga akusasyon na sangkot siya sa iligal na […]
Pangulong Duterte, pinangalanan ang 5 heneral na sangkot diumano sa illegal drugs
By Rowena dela Fuente (Eagle News) — Gaya ng ipinangako, pinangalanan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte hindi lang tatlo kundi limang heneral ng Philippine National Police na sangkot diumano sa operasyon ng illegal na droga. Ginawa ni Pangulong Duterte ang pagtukoy sa pangalan ng mga heneral sa ika-69 na taong anibersaryo ng Philippine Air Force (PAF) na idinaos sa Clark Air Base sa Pampanga. Kabilang sa tinukoy ni Pangulong Digong na sangkot umano sa illegal […]
AFP to uphold rule of law in helping in law enforcement operations
With the military about to play a more active role in law enforcement operations especially in the neutralization of the illegal drugs trade, newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya assured the public they will be guided by the rule of law while performing these operations. Earlier, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said he is mobilizing the AFP to help the Philippine National Police in its campaign to eradicate criminality in […]
Jobless rate up in first quarter of 2016
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations, data showed that the number of jobless Filipinos has increased. According to the survey, some 11 million adults were jobless in the first quarter of 2016. https://youtu.be/25AeJ2-O2tw
Drilon defends proposal to revise Constitution
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senate President Franklin Drilon defended the filing of a resolution calling for a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) that sought to revise the 1987 constitution. Drilon said there is a need to review and re-examine the 29-year-old Constitution and determine if it is still attuned or responsive to the demands of present-day realities.
Bagong Salary Standardization Law ikinasa na ni Belmonte
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ikinasa na ni Outgoing House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte ang bagong Salary Standardization Law o SSL para itaas ang sahod ng mga government employee. Ang naturang panukala ay magtataas sa average na 45% sa kumpensasyon ng lahat ng salary grade at magtataas sa kumpensasyon ng government personnel hanggang 70 porsyento ng rate ng nasa private sector. Sa SSL version ni Belmonte, ang panukala ay ipatutupad sa pamamagitan ng pagsasama-sama ng salary […]
