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PSA: Headline inflation in June drops to 2.7%, lowest since September 2017

(Eagle News)–Headline inflation in the Philippines decelerated to 2.7 percent in June 2019, the lowest recorded since September 2017, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. According to the PSA, the slowdown was due mainly to “slower annual rate posted in the index of the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages at 2.7 percent.” The PSA said the “slower annual increments” in the indices of the following commodity groups also contributed to the slowdown: Alcoholic beverages and tobacco, […]

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Guevarra to NBI: Probe “alleged graft, corrupt practices” in PCSO

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe  the alleged “graft and corrupt practices” in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Guevarra issued the order to NBI director Dante Gierran through Department order number 384 on Monday, July 29. The order comes days after President Duterte ordered the termination of all forms of gambling under PCSO, including lotto, STL, keno and peryahan ng bayan, due to “massive corruption.” Guevarra ordered […]

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Palace: President Duterte “thoroughly” investigating corruption in PCSO

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is still “thoroughly” investigating the “massive corruption” in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the  Palace said on Monday, July 29. In an interview over radio dzmm, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte, however, has promised to come out with the names of those involved in the scheme “as soon as possible.” In the meantime, he said  PCSO outlets will remain closed. Asked how long they would be closed, Panelo said: “Si […]

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Duterte proposes conduct of regular Coast Guard patrols off Batanes to “ensure” the islands “remain ours”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, July 28, proposed the conduct of regular Coast Guard patrols off Batanes to ensure “those islands will remain ours.” The President made the proposal in his visit to the northernmost province, following earthquakes that killed at least eight people and injured several others. “But there are two islands there that are big ones. Sabi ko kay Mayor, is it ours? I do not see any… Pumunta ka siguro lagyan […]

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LPA spotted near Pangasinan; monsoon rains to prevail in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–A low pressure area has been spotted near Pangasinan and is being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA said the LPA, as of 3 a.m., was located  380 kilometers west of Dagupan City. MIMAROPA and the provinces of Cavite, Batangas, Bataan and Zambales will experience monsoon rains, with possible flash floods or landslides due to light to moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila, Mindanao, Visayas, Ilocos Region, […]

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Duterte orders construction of new clinic in quake-hit Batanes

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, July 28, ordered the construction of a clinic in Batanes after the hospital in the province was damaged by successive earthquakes. President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to provide the P40 million needed for the construction of the clinic during his visit to the province a day after the quakes that killed at least eight people and injured several others. According to Duterte, he is “not keen on repairing” the damaged […]

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10 Filipino fishermen caught illegally fishing in Indonesian waters brought back to PHL

  Ten Filipino fishermen who were caught illegally fishing by Indonesian authorities in their waters arrived in Davao City on Saturday noon, aboard the BRP Emilio Jacinto. The fishermen, who faced cases of illegal fishing, poaching, smuggling and illegal entry in Indonesia, were released through the efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Liaison in Manado, Indonesia. Foreign Affairs’ Uriel Norman Garibay who was present during the turnover of the fishermen […]

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Flight cancellations on Sunday, July 28

(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Sunday, July 28, due to bad weather. Below is a list according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Cebu Pacific 5J 771: Manila-Pagadian 5J 772: Pagadian-Manila 5J 781: Manila-Ozamiz 5J 782: Ozamiz-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will prevail in  the country today as the southwest monsoon affects Western Luzon and Visayas.

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Cloudy skies to prevail in PHL today, July 28, as southwest monsoon affects W. Luzon, Visayas

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies will prevail in the country today, Sunday, July 28, as the southwest monsoon affects western sections of Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the  whole country will have cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. PAGASA said the western sections of Luzon and Visayas will have moderate to strong winds, and moderate to rough coastal waters. The […]

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Palace condoles with kin of those killed in Batanes quakes

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, July 28, condoled with the kin of those killed in the Batanes earthquakes on Saturday, July 27. “We send our sincerest prayers for the fast and speedy recovery of those who were injured,” the Palace added in a brief statement. At least eight people were killed and at least 60 were hurt after the series of earthquakes in the province. The highest magnitude of the earthquakes was 5.9. President Rodrigo […]

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Duterte to visit quake-hit Batanes on Sunday, July 28

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will visit quake-hit Batanes on Sunday, July 28. The Palace did not, however, provide more details about the President’s visit. Batanes was hit by successive quakes starting Friday, July 26, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The quakes took place as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority held a metrowide earthquake drill in preparation for what experts said was the Big One.

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Palace: President Duterte to identify those behind corruption in PCSO “in due time”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will identify those behind the alleged corruption scheme in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who issued the statement a day after Duterte ordered all forms of gambling terminated due to the supposed “massive corruption” in the agency. “The Chief Executive will identify the culprits in due time and the full force of the law will come crushing  down on them. This hydra-headed corruption […]

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