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Newly-installed PNP Chief Carlos sets policy direction for police force; bares four-point action plan

(Eagle News) — Newly-installed Philippine National Police Chief  Lt. Gen. Dionardo Carlos bared a four-point immediate action plan he said he would implement as the country’s top policeman. According to Carlos, these are to ensure peaceful and orderly 2022 elections, to Continue PNP programs on anti-criminality, anti-Illegal drugs, and anti-corruption; to develop and empower the area police commands; and to continue the policies, programs and projects of previous PNP chiefs. “As our nation is once […]

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PHL COVID-19 cases rise to 2,813,115

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,813,115 on Friday, Nov. 12, after the Department of Health reported 1,894 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 29105 were active. Of these, 63 percent were mild, 5.7 percent were asymptomatic, 4.4 percent were critical, 10.2 percent were severe, and 16.7 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2738975, with the addition of 1,421 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at […]

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No turning back: Marcos says he won’t slide down, nor back out of presidential race

BBM says he doesn’t know Mayor Sara’s final decision, but as for him, he would definitely run for the presidency in 2022   (Eagle News) — Presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., said that he would definitely push through with his run for the top national post, and would not slide down nor back out of his presidential bid. “Hindi na magbabago yun (That will not change),” Marcos Jr., said referring to […]

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Pres. Duterte appoints Centino as new AFP chief of staff

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Lt. Gen. Andres Centino as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff effective today, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Centino, 54, replaces outgoing chief of staff Jose Faustino Jr., who only served as head of the AFP for about three and a half months. Faustino was appointed on July 31, 2021. Lt. Gen. Centino served as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army and will be […]

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Rey Bulay appointed Comelec commissioner

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Rey Bulay as one of the Commission on Elections’ commissioners. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Bulay, who was Manila City’s chief prosecutor, will serve his term until Feb. 2, 2027. Comelec Chair Sheriff Abas welcomed his appointment, noting Bulay’s “vast experience in law enforcement and the pursuit of good governance.” He is “a timely addition to the COMELEC En Banc especially now that we are in […]

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DFA raises alert level 4 over Ethiopia; mandatory repatriation of Filipinos under way

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs advised Filipinos in Ethiopia to immediately prepare for evacuation, amid escalating conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The DFA made the call after it announced an alert level 4 had been raised in the country due to the “continued and intensifying conflict.” The department said the highest alert level was raised over countries where there is a “large-scale internal conflict or a […]

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Pres. Duterte approves nationwide implementation of COVID-19 alert level system

Implementation of Covid-19 alert levels for entire country to be done in four phases   (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte approved the nationwide rollout of the COVID-19 alert system, on Thursday, Nov. 11, after its successful pilot run in Metro Manila which saw the rapid decline in new COVID-19 cases. In his Executive Order 151, Duterte said that the “the Alert Level System (ALS) is hereby adopted for nationwide rollout, to be undertaken in four […]

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“Tonight, I formally became a member of Lakas-CMD,” says Sara Duterte as she takes her oath

  (Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte took her oath under the political party, Lakas-CMD, on Thursday night, Nov. 11, after she resigned from her regional party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago. “Tonight, I formally became a member of Lakas-CMD,” posted Mayor Sara Duterte in her official Facebook page on Thursday. She also posted two photos, with one photo showing her taking her oath as a Lakas-CMD member before House Majority Leader Leyte Rep. Martin […]

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What’s next move for Sara Duterte after resignation from regional party Hugpong Ng Pagbabago?

Political analysts speculate as to next move of presidential daughter as Nov. 15 substitution deadline nears; LPU dean says it is likely a “BBM-Sara” team-up   (Eagle News) –  Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has tendered her resignation as chair of the regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago on Thursday, Nov. 11, a move that has set more political analysts guessing as to what could be her next move. Her resignation from HNP was announced four […]

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Davao Mayor Sara Duterte resigns from Hugpong ng Pagbabago

(Eagle News) — Davao Mayor Sara Duterte has resigned from Hugpong Ng Pagbabago, the regional party she founded. The presidential daughter resigned days after she dropped her bid to run for reelection in the city. Her recent moves only days before the deadline for substitution for a candidate in a national or local post  have sparked speculation she would gun for a national post. Her camp has so far kept mum on the issue, confirming […]

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PHL COVID-19 tally now at 2,811,248

(Eagle News) — COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 2,811,248 on Thursday, Nov. 11, after the Department of Health reported 1974 additional cases. According to the DOH, of the total cases, 28660 were active. Of these, 62.1 percent were mild, 5.9 percent were asymptomatic, 4.4 percent were critical, 10.4 percent were severe, and 17.15 percent were moderate. Recoveries rose to 2,737,722 with the additional 2388 recoveries. The COVID-19 death toll is now at 44866 […]

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PHL targets to inoculate 15-M Filipinos during Nat’l Covid Vaccination from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1

(Eagle News) – The Philippines targets to vaccinate at least 15 million individuals in the three days of National Covid-19 Vaccination campaign scheduled on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 this year, Malacanang said on Thursday, Nov. 11. Around five million Filipinos are expected to be vaccinated in each day of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Day, according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr., “Bayanihan po ang konsepto natin dito, kung saan ang kooperasyon ng lahat ay […]

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