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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 21, maintained he would raise the arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line during his trip to China even if some have told him not to do so. “Sabi nila hindi pag-usapan, sabi ko no. If I’m not allowed as a President of a sovereign nation to talk whatever I want to talk about then let us rather not talk altogether. ‘Wag na,” the President said at the […]
(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday, Aug. 21, denied he was behind the impending release of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, who was convicted of the rape and murder of two University of the Philippines students. “As pointed out by (Justice) Secretary (Menardo) Guevarra, hindi kailangan ng kahit sinong na tao mag-intervene o lumakad sa release kasi may batas na,” Panelo, a counsel for Sanchez then, said. Panelo was referring to Republic Act […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) will still know in two weeks to three months the cause of increased swine deaths in backyard farms in some areas, as the department continues to not disclose these places with unexplained swine deaths. At the same time, the DA assured the public that the pork being sold in the markets and grocery stores are safe as areas within the one kilometer radius of those with […]
(Eagle News)–Former National Youth Commission Chair Ronald Cardema on Wednesday, Aug. 21, claimed he paid a congresswoman P2 million so Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon would vote to accredit the Duterte Youth party-list. Cardema made the allegation in an interview over radio dzbb. He, however, did not identify the supposed congresswoman. “May pinakausap ako na ibang tao na magbibigay rito kay congresswoman,” Cardema claimed. Cardema hurled the allegations after the Comelec First Division, of […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Wednesday, Aug. 21 were cancelled due to the bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Skyjet M8 715/716 MNL-Busuanga-MNL The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tropical Depression “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moves in a northwest direction on Wednesday morning.
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moved in a northwest direction on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 1,155 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kilometers per hour, and is moving slowly. […]
(Eagle News)–“Government is not the evil monster that you portray us to be.” The Department of the Interior and Local Government had this to say to University of the Philippines students who staged a walkout on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to denounce what they said was the intrusion of police and military in campuses. According to DILG spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, the agency has “no problem” with student activism, noting that there are “many in government today […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Aug. 21, recalled former Senator Ninoy Aquino and the country’s “patriots” she said made the ultimate sacrifice for the country to be free again. In her message commemorating Ninoy’s 36th death anniversary, Robredo described Ninoy as “one of the courageous few” who died for the country. She said this as she dismissed what she said were attempts from “certain quarters” to “dismiss the significance of Ninoy’s sacrifice, or […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 21, expressed hope former Senator Ninoy Aquino’s “remarkable life as a public servant” will move fellow government workers to “serve with honor, integrity and purpose..” In his message on Ninoy Aquino Day, Duterte also expressed hope the former senator’s life will “inspire our youth to be of service to their country and fellowmen.” “Let his example guide us as we strive to uplift and protect the most vulnerable […]
(Eagle News)–The Senate has adopted a resolution honoring former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, who succumbed to brain cancer on Monday, Aug. 19. Senate Resolution No. 100 and Senate Resolution No. 105 were introduced by Senators Lito Lapid and Manny Pacquiao, respectively. “Ms. Lopez was a true warrior and advocate for the protection and preservation of our environment. We want to honor and commemorate Ms. Lopez for her great service, achievements and contributions for the Filipino […]
TD “Ineng” not likely to make landfall in PAR, PAGASA says (Eagle News)–The low pressure area that was spotted near Virac, Catanduanes has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” may soon intensify into a tropical storm but is less likely to make landfall on any part of the country.. It is so far moving west northwest at 15 kilometers per hour, and is expected outside the […]
(Eagle News)–Former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, who was convicted of the rape and murder of two University of the Philippines Los Baños students, may be released soon following deductions from his prison time for good conduct. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said apart from Sanchez, around 10,000 more inmates may benefit from Republic Act 10592 or the law that increased the Good Conduct Time Allowance for inmates. Guevarra said the Supreme Court in June also […]
