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BFAR to add patrol boats

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is planning to procure an additional 71 patrol vessels, adding that it is important for the Philippines to maintain such a high number of patrol vessels to protect the interests of local fishermen. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Search for best rice campaign on

QUEZON CITY, June 22 — Public and private sectors are preparing for the search for RICEponsible champions, an initiative that encourages the national and local sectors to promote non-wastage of rice and consumption of healthier forms of rice in their communities. With about P10M at stake, the search is open to government offices, local government units, and learning institutions. “We intend to join in this competition not just for the prize, but because we believe in the […]

PH and Germany strengthen ties in 2nd political consultations in Berlin

MANILA, June 22 — The Philippines and Germany agreed to strengthen existing ties and pursue further avenues for cooperation in trade, development cooperation, climate change, and renewable energy on June 16 in Berlin, Germany in their second bilateral political consultations. Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Evan P. Garcia led the Philippine delegation, which consisted of representatives from coordinate Philippine agencies, while Ambassador Clemens von Goetze, Director General for  Africa, Asia, Latin America, Near […]

Government continues to monitor Mount Bulusan’s new explosion

GOVERNMENT continues to monitor the new explosion of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., on Sunday. “Patuloy ang pagsubaybay ng pamahalaan sa mga kaganapan sa Mount Bulusan sa Sorsogon upang pangalagaan ang kapakanan ng mahigit sa 34,000 apektadong residente mula sa 22 barangay at limang munisipalidad sa lalawigan ng Sorsogon,” said Coloma in a radio interview with dzRB Radyo ng Bayan. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) estimated […]

Palace invites public to watch second part of documentary on the West Philippine Sea

THE Palace on Sunday invited the public to watch the second part of the documentary regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said it will be shown by 4:00 p.m. on June 22 (Monday) on the Facebook page of President Benigno Aquino and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Episode 02 will also be aired on People’s Television Network (PTV-4) at 5:30 p.m. There will […]

PHILCONSA asks SC to declare Bangsamoro deals unconstitutional

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) petitioned the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro and the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro as well as to restrain the Budget Department to release funds for the implementation of said agreements. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/wHpJOchh8vU

Special: 154th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The 19th of June marks the birth anniversary of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Watch this special feature about our National Hero. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Taguig identifies areas on West Valley Fault

TAGUIG City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The local government of Taguig City and its partner organizations conducted the “Walk the Fault” program to identify areas on the West Valley Fault system by marking said areas. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Transport groups ask for higher fares

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Land Transportation and Franchising Board is studying the requests of various transport groups to rescind the fare rollback due to the continuous increase of fuel prices. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/xqxKAvRkWtk

Sandiganbayan orders revelation of Luy hard drive

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Sandiganbayan ordered the prosecution to provide hard copies of all the contents of the hard drive belonging to whistleblower Benhur Luy in the case of the alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/EW5Uv6XNbAc

PNP to automate fingerprinting

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched its automated fingerprint identification system, with plans to totally phase out the manual system of taking fingerprints. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Stopping “National Photo-bomber”, birthday gift for Jose Rizal

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – In celebration of Jose Rizal’s 154th birthday, the members of the Knights of Rizal declared that the issuance of the Supreme Court of a temporary restraining order against the construction of Torre de Manila is a perfect gift for the birthday of our National Hero. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6mkr3nRlAmY