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MANILA, Philippines — As the Senate adjourned sine die on Monday, June 6, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile officially announced his retirement from public service. The 92-year old veteran lawmaker thanked his colleagues, staff and the Filipino people for supporting him during his term in the Senate. From 1966 to 1968, he was the Undersecretary and sometime Acting Secretary of the Department of Finance under then President Ferdinand Marcos. He concurrently became acting Insurance Commissioner and […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has reiterated that the Philippines’ move to present its case against China to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is in accordance with the law. The Philippines questioned China’s territorial claim in the South China Sea in its petition to the United Nations court under the UN Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Presidential Communications Operations Office chair Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., said that the petition of […]
(Eagle News) — Aside from the drug problem and media corruption, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte also criticized large mining companies that, according to him, destroy the country’s natural resources. In his thanksgiving party last Saturday, Duterte slammed big mining companies, particularly in Surigao del Norte, and threatened to have them shutdown if they do not take care of the environment. He also said that the first beneficiaries of the province’s natural resources should be […]
(Eagle News) — As the 16th Congress of the Philippines adjourned Monday, June 6, nine senators bid farewell after finishing their terms. Senate President Franklin Drilon also touted the Senate’s accomplishments saying that the senate as a whole “fared well.” The Senate adjourned sine die on June 6, signaling the close of the 16th Congress. Senators serve a six-year tenure per term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms, with half of the senators […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Davao City Representative Pantaleon Alvarez is expecting more congressmen to transfer to PDP-Laban, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s party. Alvarez estimates that around 100 more congressman would make the switch before Congress starts its next session. Most of these congressmen would be coming from the Liberal Party, (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption Founding Chairman Dante Jimenez supports the move of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to set aside P1-billion for the killing of drug lords. Jimenez believes that it is just right for the President-elect to intensify the campaign to eliminate drug lords. He said this will serve as a warning for drug lords to stop their operations before Duterte assumes office. The announced budget will also encourage the public […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The 17th Congress of the Philippines under incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is free to push the Php 2000 increase in the Social Security Systems pension for retired government workers. This was according to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma. He said it is the prerogative of lawmakers to push the increase for government pensioners if the present Congress fails to override the veto made by President Benigno Aquino III regarding the proposed […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has said he planned to enact the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill to give the media access to certain documents. According to Martin Andanar, the incoming chief of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Duterte will issue an executive order on the FOI bill to ensure government transparency. Andanar assured members of the press that they would get access to the President, who would try to be transparent as […]
ILOILO CITY (PIA)—Rice seeds for the wet cropping season are now available for farmers to pick up at designated drop-off areas. In a press release, Department of Agriculture Information Officer James Ogatis said that farmers affected by the El Niño can also avail of the supply provided their names are in the master list. “Their areas must have also been inspected and validated,” Ogatis said. DA-6 Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales said the use of […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the “Thrilla in Manila”, but Muhammad Ali’s most brutal fight made its biggest impression on the minds of those who witnessed it and still speak of it with awe. The late Ali’s third and final meeting with Joe Frazier, in 1975, only went to Manila because Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos was hoping to gain popularity and prestige, three years after declaring martial […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The administration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte plans to continue his weekly television show, “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” (From the Masses to the Masses), this time fit for national television. According to Presidential Communication Operations Office chief Martin Andanar, the weekly TV show aims to lay down to the public the policies and programs of the government. Duterte’s weekly show in Davao City addresses various concerns of constituents. Andanar said […]
By Caesar Vallejos EBC Correspondent “Just focus, keep on believing and be patient.” Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Jacklyn Jose, the first South East Asian to be recognized with such honor, shared this advise during the Excellence in Visual Media (EVM) Awards along with the observation that among this new crop of talents may be the future winner of the prestigious Oscars and Cannes film festivals. Jacklyn Jose presented the Best Actress trophy at […]
