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MANILA, Philippines — Some senators are warning that the emergency powers requested by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to resolve the traffic in Metro Manila may be abused. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he just wanted people to be knowledgeable on the strategy and what the Duterte administration wanted to do with it. Meanwhile, some senators are in favor of giving Duterte emergency powers. Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said the proposal to grant emergency powers is worth […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The United States Navy sent two aircraft carriers to the West Philippine Sea. The aircraft carriers are expected to stop any disturbances in the region as military tensions rise due to the actions of China. The aircraft carriers were sent before the international court issues its decision regarding the Philippines’ case against China. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Election (COMELEC) should not allow the resignation of Commissioner Christian Robert Lim, head of the Campaign Finance Office. According to election lawyer, Atty. Romulo Macalintal, this may set a bad precedent. Macalintal also said that COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista should allow the late filing of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) but the penalties provided by law should also be imposed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Duterte administration is studying the possibility of streamlining government procedures as well as lessening the required processing time to facilitate business. Incoming Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said that the incoming administration is committed to lessening the processing time as well as making government agencies review their respective procedures. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – In participation with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Metro Shake Drill, Makati City is going to implement road closures and re-routing tomorrow. For the list of roads that will be affected as well as for the alternative routes please view the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – For Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas, there should be no controversy when the Liberal Party’s request for an extension of the submission of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) as the funds involved are not the people’s money. Roxas explained that the Liberal Party, as a national party has a complete set of candidates for the recently-held elections and as such, had difficulty collating all the receipts and invoices in […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA is ready for the Metro Shake Drill tomorrow which will start on 9:00 AM after all radio as well as TV channels simultaneously issue the warning siren which will signal the start of the earthquake simulation. The Metro Shake Drill will also test the preparedness of rescue services during an earthquake and will also include provinces neighboring Metro Manila like Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and […]
QUEZON CITY, June 21 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food items. DSWD is Vice-Chair for Response of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and […]
Presidential Communications Operation Office (PCOO) Secretary Sonny Coloma welcomes new incoming Press Secretary Martin Andanar as they held a briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps at the press briefing room of the New Executive Building in the Malacañang grounds. (Monday June 06). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) (Eagle News) — Officials of the Aquino and incoming Duterte administrations continue to fine-tune the details of the transition to ensure a smooth […]
(EAGLE NEWS)–Former Senate President Ernesto Maceda passed away at 8:58 p.m. Monday (June 20) because of multiple organ failure, his family said. He was 81. Maceda served as a senator from 1971 to 1972 and again from 1987 to 1998. He also served as a Senator from 1971 to 1972 and again from 1987 to 1998. He served as Senate President from 1996 to 1998. The former senator, who also served as Philippine Ambassador to the United […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) supports the campaign of the government against the Abu Sayyaf Group after it beheaded two Canadian hostages. CHR Chairman Jose Luis Gascon, the CHR condemns the killing and other terrorist acts done by the ASG. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) faction led by Nur Misuari stated that they are ready to support steps that will be taken by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte for the achievement of peace. Atty. Manuel Fontanilla, spokesperson of said faction of the MNLF, said that the group also supports Duterte’s plan to change the government system of the Philippines to federalism. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]
