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MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the recent census, the population of the Philippines ballooned to 101.8 million. Said population census will serve as the basis of allocation of budget to the appropriate local government units as well as government offices and agencies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/VBnaKBf7cME
QUEZON City, Philippines – Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo is proposing for the re-alignment of the budget for 2016 of the Philippine National Police (PNP), taking in consideration the increased mandate of the Highway Patrol Group. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OV0k2aNvvec
MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — With President Benigno S. Aquino III himself saying that the alternative truth should be known by the public, Senators Tito Sotto and Francis “Chiz” Escudero is asking for the re-opening of the investigation of the Mamasapano incident, especially when there are reports saying that it is not the Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who killed the terrorist known as Marwan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Sep. 14 — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has announced that 95.5 percent of allotments have already been made available to departments and agencies as of August 31, in line with the Aquino administration’s goal to speed up government spending this year. To date, this figure brings fund releases to a total of P2.321 trillion, which represents 89.1 percent of the original P2.606 trillion 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “By the end of […]
MACTAN, Cebu – Finance Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have one fervent wish for the Cebu Action Plan (CAP): that it may end up like the Bogor Goals of 1994. “It is our hope,” said Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima, “that the Cebu Action Plan is going to be referred to again and again in a similar way to how the trade ministers continually refer to the Bogor Goals of 1994 in order […]
(Eagle News) — At least 15 Filipinos were evacuated in Japan due to the massive flashfloods that have affected the country, according to the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte also noted that 15 Filipinos who asked to be evacuated were already under the care of the Philippine Embassy, as reported by Ambassador Manuel Lopez. Malacanang said the Philippine embassy is continuing to help Filipinos affected by the floods. It will continue […]
CEBU CITY, Cebu – As the Philippine Congress seeks to finalize a comprehensive tax reform law, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed that the country get more people to pay taxes while it lowers its income tax rate. Doing so would safeguard the country’s revenue stream, said IMF Resident Representative to the Philippines Shanaka Jayanath Peiris during a press briefing at the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. “A comprehensive approach would […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang on Saturday confirmed that Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Gregory Domingo has quit the Cabinet. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. relayed the information to Palace reporters Saturday afternoon (Sept. 12) upon verifying it with Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. Coloma said President Benigno S. Aquino III is yet to respond on the matter. “According to Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Secretary Gregory Domingo has submitted his resignation […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang said no Filipino had been reported injured or killed in a tragic crane accident Friday at the Mecca Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia ahead of the annual Hajj. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah reported that no Filipino was reported injured or killed in that accident. “As of today, wala naman pong report so far tungkol sa mga Pilipinong nadamay […]
(Eagle News) — Department of interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas resigned from the cabinet on Friday, Sept. 11, to run for the presidency next year under the administration’s ruling Liberal Party. The resignation came more than a month after he was chosen to be the LP’s standard bearer by President Aquino. This came about as a new DILG chief was appointed to take over his post, in the person of Western Samar Rep. […]
(Eagle News) —Finance Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) concluded the 22nd meeting by launching the Cebu Action Plan, a roadmap for a more sustainable financial future for the Asia-Pacific region. Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said that the “Cebu Action Plan” (CAP) that was launched on Friday, Sept. 11 was the “work of a region facing forward in steadfast cooperation amid complex challenges and opportunities.” “We hope the CAP emerges as the lasting […]
(Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday stressed the importance of investing in people or the so-called human capital so they could be better partners in the country’s growing economy. The President cited the Philippine experience in pursuing inclusive growth, where he said the government had made massive investments in the people through the conditional cash transfer program or CCT, the implementation of the K to 12 basic education curriculum, and […]
