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Petition for jeepney fare cut fails to draw support

A petition to reduce jeepney fare in Region 1 has failed to generate support during a public hearing that the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-1 (LTFRB1) presided last Wednesday. The Alliance of United Transport Organization-Province Wide (AUTO-PRO), a federation of 31 jeepney transport organizations in Pangasinan, filed the petition on behalf of Pangasinan commuters who called for a lower fare due to recent oil price rollbacks. The petition, however, did not draw support from […]

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Malacanang welcomes MILF’s statement on peace commitment

  (Eagle News) — Malacanang welcomed the statement of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal assuring the United Nations that the separatist group remains committed to peace despite the non-passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III said that Iqbal’s pronouncements were reassuring. Iqbal said the MILF will continue to engage in peace initiatives despite the security challenges on the ground. “We welcome this […]

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Lower food, non-food prices pull down inflation in January 2016

MANILA, Feb. 7 — Slower price adjustments in both food and non-food items pulled down inflation to 1.3 percent in January 2016 from 1.5 percent in the previous month, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Inflation for the food subgroup slowed down as prices of fish, fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, and eggs became stable. “Good weather conditions at the onset of 2016 allowed prices of these food items to stabilize. This was an […]

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Palace says DFA working to bring home remains of Filipinos killed in Iraq

(Eagle News) — Malacanang expressed sadness over reports that 14 Filipinos were killed in a hotel fire in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, saying it is working with Iraqi authorities to bring home the remains of those killed in the tragedy. The Department of Foreign Affairs said it has already dispatched personnel, through the help of the United Nations, to go to the site and assess what government help could be extended, according to Undersecretary Manuel Quezon […]

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DFA says no Filipinos among reported casualties in Taiwan

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs said that there were no Filipinos among the reported casualties so far in Taiwan following the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Southern Taiwan. Foreign Affairs Spokesman Charles Jose said that they have not yet received reports of any Filipino casualties in the powerful quake that shook Tainan where eight had been reported killed Eagle News correspondents in Taiwan Michael Suarez and Lalaine Millendez also reported that there […]

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Hotel fire in Iraqi Kurdistan kills 21, including 15 Filipinos

  FIFTEEN Filipinos were killed in a fire at a hotel in the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region that killed 21 people and injured dozens of others on Friday (February 5), the governor of Erbil told a local media network. While Reuters reported the initial death toll at 17,  an Al Jazeera report said those killed were at least 21 people, and that 15 of them were Filipinos. The Al Jazeera report said that the […]

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Rep. Señeres backs out of presidency due to diabetes

MANILA, Philippines – Overseas Filipino worker Representative Roy Señeres withdraw from the presidency due to diabetes but promised that he will continue with his pro-OFW advocacy. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno/Aniway Acosta and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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CSC extends deadline of CSE application to February 26

MANILA, Philippines – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) extended the deadline of application for the Civil Service Examination (CSE) to February 26 from the first deadine of February 25, which was declared as a non-working holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno/Aniway Acosta and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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PSA: Number coding scheme suspended on February 8

METRO Manila, Philippines – In our public service announcement, the number coding scheme will be suspended on Monday, February 8 due to the Chinese New Year, which was declared by the Malacañang as a special non-working holiday. The Department of Labor and Employment reminded employers in the private sector to follow the pay rules during the said holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno/Aniway Acosta and Uploaded by […]

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Caloocan City Northern Medical Center opens to public

CALOOCAN City, Philippines – Thousands benefited from free medicine, free medical services as well as free medical consultation when the newly-built Caloocan City North Medical Center opened, boasting 50 semi-private and private rooms. According to Caloocan City Mayor Oscar Malapitan, all of those that will avail of the hospital’s service but lacks Philhealth card will be automatically given free Philhealth cards and all hospital charges will be entered in said card. (Eagle News Service Described […]

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Senate approves modernization of NBI

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate passed the proposal for the modernization of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Said law aims to suppress crime by providing new equipment, facilities and training to NBI including a cyber-security assessment center. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno/Aniway Acosta and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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DOST employees protest removal of benefits

QUEZON City, Philippines – The employees of the Department of Science of Technology (DOST) conducted a silent protest due to the proposed removal of their benefits under the Magna Carta law.Said DOST employees also did not deny that the services of the PAGASA weather bureau may also be negatively affected.   https://youtu.be/VTEfD9ZuNsE

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