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DOTC opens bidding for LRT-2 west extension design component

PASIG, July 9—The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced on Wednesday that it has begun the bidding process for engineering consultancy services, which will deliver the west extension project’s Detailed Engineering Design (DED). The DED will serve as the basis for the construction or civil works component of the project, which will be bid out once the design, is completed. It will cover three (3) stations, the tracks, the viaduct, and electromechanical requirements including […]

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DFA warns public of drug couriers’ modus operandi; calls for Filipinos not to be victims

PASAY CITY, July 9—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advises the public not to fall to the modus operandi of drug syndicates, describing also the profile of recruiters working for them and their victims. The information on the modus operandi of drug syndicates is based on the report from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). “We call for personal vigilance and responsibility on the part of Filipinos who travel abroad. We remind our kababayans that the laws imposed by host countries […]

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Malacañang defends hiring of foreign lawyer to represent Philippines at Arbitral Tribunal

MANILA, July 9 — The Palace on Wednesday (July 9) defended the hiring of a foreign counsel to represent the Philippines at the Arbitral Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, the Netherlands, in the country’s territorial dispute with China. “You hire someone on the basis of competence. You hire someone on the basis of expertise and the field of knowledge that one possesses,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said, commenting on reports that […]

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Phl full statement at the Hague – Del Rosario asks Int’l Tribunal to uphold “spirit of UNCLOS”

AS DELIVERED Statement Before the Permanent Court of Arbitration Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands WHY THE PHILIPPINES BROUGHT THIS CASE TO ARBITRATION AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE REGION AND THE WORLD Republic of the Philippines v. People’s Republic of China HON. ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO Secretary of Foreign Affairs 07 July 2015 Mr. President, distinguished Members of the Tribunal, it is a great honor to respectfully appear before you on behalf of my country, the […]

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Monsoon rains to be felt over Metro Manila; Falcon moves near Batanes – PAGASA

  (Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau said monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides will be experienced over Metro Manila, the regions of Ilocos, Cordillera, Central Luzon, Calabarzon and Mimaropa. As of 4:00 am today, the eye of Typhoon Falcon was located based on all available data at 885 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (21.8°N, 130.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 […]

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Updated: List of areas with class suspensions for July 9, 2015

JULY 9 (Eagle News) — Local government units have announced class suspensions on all levels for July 9, Thursday, due to the continued heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon and typhoon Falcon. As collated by the Department of Education, these are the areas where classes in all levels have been suspended today, July 9, 2015: ALL LEVELS National Capital Region (NCR) Muntinlupa City Paranaque City Navotas City Marikina City Makati City Mandaluyong City […]

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Philippines presents case against China on maritime dispute before arbitral tribunal in The Hague

JULY 8 — The Philippines has begun presenting its case before the Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague, the Netherlands, to convince the tribunal that it has jurisdiction to hear the country’s case against China. “The Philippine delegation composed of representatives from all three branches of government has begun presenting its arguments for the Philippines’ position before the Arbitral Tribunal at the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Peace Palace at The Hague, Netherlands,” Deputy Presidential […]

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Mary Jane Veloso might still face execution in Indonesia next week — Migrante

MANILA, Philippines, July 8 (Eagle News) — Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina helper that has been convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia and who was granted a temporary reprieve of execution last April 29, might be scheduled again for execution next week. According to the Migrante International, the Indonesian government is expected to announce the complete names of those who are scheduled to be executed by firing squad on July 17 or after the Muslim […]

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NAIA, other airports still on heightened alert for MERS-CoV and Ebola

(Eagle News) — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other airports in the country continue to be on heightened alert because of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Sydrome-Corona Virus or MERS-CoV and other deadly diseases such as Ebola, following guidelines from the Bureau of Quarantine. Currently, MERS-CoV has more than 180 reported cases in South Korea, where at least 27 have already died.   It is the only country outside of Saudi Arabia where there […]

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List of class suspensions in NCR as of July 8 due to heavy downpour

JULY 8 (Eagle News) — Typhoon Falcon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) Tuesday evening and expected to enhanced the southwest monsoon rains. Due to heavy rains brought by typhoon “Falcon”, most areas in National Capital Region (NCR) have cancelled their classes. Here’s the list of the following areas with class suspensions announced from the Department of Education (DepEd): All levels Cainta, Rizal Caloocan City Limay, Bataan Makati City Malabon City Mandaluyong City […]

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Classes suspended in some areas

MANILA, Philippines, July 8 (Eagle News) — Due to heavy rains brought by typhoon “Falcon”, most areas in Metro Manila have cancelled their classes. All levels on public and private schools in Mandaluyong city, Manila, Makati, Marikina City, Quezon City, Pasay, Parañaque and Pateros have declared their respective suspension of classes. Pre-school, elementary and high school in public and private schools in Caloocan City, Dagupan City, San Mateo, and Rizal have also announced suspension of […]

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Typhoon Falcon enters Phl; class suspensions announced in all levels in NCR, other areas

(Eagle News) – Typhoon Falcon (international name Chan Hom) has entered the country Tuesday night (July 7), with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour and gustiness of 160 kph. Class suspensions in all levels in Metro Manila and other areas (including Dagupan City in Pangasinan and San Mateo, Rizal) were also announced Wednesday because of this, as more rains are expected to affect the whole of Luzon. At 4:00 am today (July 8), […]

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