(Eagle News) — Incoming Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will resume stalled peace talks with communist rebels next month, negotiators said, and a step towards ending one of Asia’s longest insurgencies that has killed tens of thousands of people. The long-running talks collapsed in 2013, but Duterte had made a campaign pledge to revive the negotiations aimed at bringing a swift political settlement to a decades-old rebellion. “Formal peace talks will resume in the third week […]
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Aquino vetoes bill on tax condonation for water districts, add’tl compensation for nurses
PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III has vetoed a bill that seeks to condone unpaid taxes of local water districts, and another bill that seeks to increase the compensation of nurses that might have an impact on the country’s tax collection system and health care. According to Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr., the President has informed Congress, through the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, that he has vetoed House Bill […]
Ombudsman prohibits Purisima and Napeñas from holding gov’t posts in the future
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Office of Ombudsman ordered the permanent disqualification from public office of former Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima and Special Action Force Director Getulio Napeñas. This was after Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales agreed to the filing of charges of graft against the two due to their involvement in the Mamasapano massacre where 44 members of the PNP-Special Action Forces were killed. Morales also directed that the two former police officials would […]
President Aquino apologizes to Canadian PM
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III extended his apology to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the fate of the two Canadian hostages at the hands of the Abu Sayyaf Group. At the same time, President Aquino extended his thanks to Trudeau in respecting the Philippine government’s “no ransom” policy. According to President Aquino, the paying of ransom will result in the proliferation of terrorist groups, and that the “no ransom” policy was […]
Duterte camp defends separate inauguration party
QUEZON City, Philippines – The camp of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte explained the reason why there should be a separate inauguration between Duterte and Vice President-elect Leni Robredo. According to Duterte’s executive assistant Bong Go, they believe that Robredo wants to invite her family and supporters for her victory party while Duterte wishes only to conduct a simple and meaningful inauguration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]
Incoming BIR chief to clean agency’s image
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Bureau of Internal Revenue chief Cesar Dulay assured the public that he will change the bureau’s image from being the most corrupt government agency to one of the cleanest in government. Dulay said that he will clean up the agency by placing professionals who will perform in the BIR, as well as by removing corrupt officials in the agency. Dulay added that he will also improve collection efficiency and will […]
No deadline yet for rest of ASG hostages
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Abu Sayyaf has yet to set a new deadline for the rest of its hostages, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. But the AFP also asked the media to not give much weight to the statements of the Abu Sayyaf and reminded them to be careful when reporting about the terrorist group as the media may inadvertently serve the Abu Sayyaf’s propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
17th Congress prioritizes amendment of Dangerous Drug Law
QUEZON City, Philippines – The incoming 17th Congress will prioritize the amendment of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 to include in the list of prohibited drugs the substance known as “green amore”. The substance is said to be the cause of the death of five victims who attended the summer concert in Pasay City. “Green Amore” is a lethal substance which results from mixing shabu, ecstasy and others. (Eagle […]
UNA asks COMELEC to deny LP’s request for extension of submission of SOCE
QUEZON City, Philippines – The United Nationalists Alliance asked the Commission on Elections to deny the request for extension of the submission of Statement of Contributions and Expenses made by the Liberal Party. According to UNA, the Liberal Party and Mar Roxas should not be given special treatment after they failed to submit their SOCE on the June 8 deadline set by COMELEC. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]
PRC urges public to keep donating blood
MANILA, June 16 — In celebration of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Philippine Red Cross (PRC) urges the public to continue donating blood to help save lives. PRC together with the Department of Health and Philippine Blood Coordinating Council held an Advocacy Walk this morning, June 14 at the Quezon City Circle to highlight the importance of blood donation in saving lives. “For the Philippine Red Cross to continue helping save lives, we need […]
STARBOOKS eyed for Pinoy schools overseas
MANILA, June 16 — The Science and Technology Academic Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosks (STARBOOKS) is set to step into a new territory as it is now eyed to serve as resource for Filipino schools overseas. This was announced recently in the 14th Conference of Philippine Schools Overseas (PSO) held in Diamond Hotel, Manila. During said conference, Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) Executive Director Mary Grace A. Tirona stressed the needs of children of Filipinos overseas, particularly […]
Pangulong Aquino, nagtungo sa Sulu kaugnay ng operasyon laban sa Abu Sayyaf
(Eagle News) — Personal na nagtungo si Pangulong Benigno Aquino III sa Jolo, Sulu matapos pugutan ng ulo ng bandidong Abu Sayaff Group (ASG) ang ikalawang bihag na Canadian na si Robert Hall. Nais ng pangulo na tingnan ang isinasagawang manhunt at offensive operations ng militar at pulisya laban sa ASG na may hawak pang bihag na Norwegian national na si Kjartan Sekkingstad at Pilipina na si Marites Flor. Sa press briefing, inamin ng pangulo […]
