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Sereno vows to fight for democracy, tells those in gov’t: “Hihina rin po si Pangulong Duterte”

  (Eagle News) – “Hihina rin po si Pangulong Duterte.” This was how controversial former Supreme Court justice Maria Lourdes Sereno warned supporters of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as she enjoined people to join in preventing what he said were wrong policy directions that were being implemented by the president. “Kailangang pigilan ang maling direksyon na dinadala sa atin ni Pangulong Duterte. Tandaan nyo po, mga kawani sa gobyerno, sundalo, pulis, secretary, undersecretary, hihina rin […]

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CA denies NUPL bid for temporary protection order

(Eagle News)–The Court of Appeals has denied the National Union of Peoples Lawyers bid for a temporary protection order. In denying the NUPL’s petition, the Special 15th Division noted that  the TPO the group sought for was one that enjoined the military and police from issuing public statements maligning their activities,  something that Section 14 of the rule on the writ of amparo does not provide for. “Hence, it is not within the power of […]

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Sara Duterte to skip father’s SONA on Monday, July 22

(Eagle News)–Davao Mayor Sara Duterte will skip his father’s  State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 22. The daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte said she was currently on “special medical leave for 60 days.” She said it was because of a “gyne condition.” The presidential daughter was present in her father’s third SONA last year. The Palace has said President Duterte has vowed to keep his speech next week short. It was unclear though […]

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UPDATED2: Class cancellations on Thursday, July 18

(Eagle News)–Classes on Thursday, July 18, were suspended in some areas due to inclement weather. Below is a list: Calatrava, Romblon —all levels in both public and private schools Cajidiocan, Romblon- elementary  to  high school in both public and private schools Odiongan, Romblon —all levels in both public and private schools Alcantara, Romblon —all levels in both public and private schools Romblon, Romblon —all levels in both public and private schools Mabalacat, Pampanga-  pre-school Magalang, […]

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Duterte: PHL still the owner of W. PHL Sea, China only being given fishing rights

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, said the Philippines still had its right to exploit its resources in its exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. Duterte said this was even after he  gave the Chinese rights to fish in the area, where the Chinese also have expansive claims. “Sabi ko, ‘As far as I’m concerned, I’m the owner, and I’m just giving the fishing rights,’” he said. Duterte was referring to […]

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US to help PH fight drug war “in a manner that will respect human rights, rule of law”

  (Eagle News) – The recently appointed head of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the US State Department said he is prepared to continue to share information to the Philippine government to help in the war against drugs in a way that will respect human rights. United States Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell said that both the US and the Philippines faced the challenge of illicit drug use, and that they […]

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Duterte leads grant of housing units to former rebels in Davao; tells them to urge other NPAs to surrender

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the grant of housing units to former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) and Militia ng Bayan in Davao del Norte as he urged the rebel surrenderees and housing units beneficiaries to convince active communist rebels to return to the fold of law. “Naay panahon nga makigbisog ka kay nagtuo ka nga murag ang gobyerno gidaug-daog mo. Naa puy panahon nga — pag-undang ba. There is […]

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Sotto says his high approval rating due to good performance of Senate

(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto on Wednesday, July 17, welcomed his high approval rating, attributing the same to the good performance of the Senate in the 17th Congress. “We, at the Senate, dispense our duties not for the sake of high or good ratings but with our mandate and public interest in mind,” Sotto said. He said he was deeply “humbled” by the results, and gave the assurance the Senate would “continue to strive and […]

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Duterte slams Kadamay members anew for 2017 takeover of gov’t housing units for soldiers

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has slammed members of Kadamay anew for occupying government houses meant for uniformed personnel. “The Kadamay members have no manners at all,” Duterte said in a  speech in Tagum on Tuesday night. According to Duterte, he, however, “refused to fight them” even after their takeover because they are Filipinos. “They might shoot at us. I’m not prepared for that. That is the spirit of the government. I will not fight with […]

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Duterte says he might appoint military man at helm of DA

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, said he might appoint a military man at the helm of the Department of Agriculture. President Duterte made the remark in a television interview, after Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol tendered his courtesy resignation. Duterte has said he would appoint Piñol as head of the Mindanao Development Authority. “Maybe again a military man kasi madali mag-utos ng trabaho and they do it without question,” Duterte said. The President, […]

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President Duterte obtains 85 percent trust, approval ratings in latest Pulse Asia survey

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is still the most trusted government official in the country, followed by Senate President Tito Sotto and Vice President Leni Robredo, results of a recent Pulse Asia survey showed. Duterte obtained an 85 percent trust and approval rating, a marginal movement  from the 87 percent rating he obtained in March, according to the pollster which conducted the survey from June 24 to 30. Duterte’s high ratings cut across  geographical areas, 83 […]

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“Falcon” maintains its strength; five areas under storm signals

(Eagle News)–Five areas are still under storm signals as Tropical Storm “Falcon” maintained its strength and moved in a north northwest direction on Wednesday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 was still hoisted over Batanes as “Falcon,” located 195 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, moved  at 20 kilometers per hour. Signal No. 1 has been lifted over Abra, Kalinga, Isabela, Mt. Province, and Ifugao, but it remains hoisted […]

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