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(Eagle News) – Tropical Depression “Dodong” is not expected to make landfall and currently has no direct impact in the country. It is even expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the day. With maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kph, the tropical depression “slightly slowed down” as it moved generally northeastward Tuesday night. As of 3 a.m. Wednesday, June […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police announced on Tuesday, June 25, that Peter Joemel Advincula is no longer in its custody. Advincula first came out to say that he was the narrator, known as the hooded “Bikoy,” in the controversial “Ang Totoong Narcolist” videos. PNP Spokesperson Police Colonel Bernard Banac said that Advincula is now “free” and is “on his own. “Si Mr. Advincula is free. He is out and not in the […]
(Eagle News) – The low pressure area east of Aparri, Cagayan “developed into a tropical depression” as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA said. The LPA was named Dodong, becoming the first tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this June, and the fourth tropical cyclone so far this year. This came about as PAGASA issued a thunderstorm advisory, saying heavy rain showers with lighting and […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen the next General Manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Cebu City Police Office Director Col. Royina Garma has been named as the new PCSO GM, replacing the former general manager Alexander Balutan who was axed last March as his stint had been marred by accusations of improper spending. “Balutan has been out, si Garma ang papalit,” Duterte told media at the premiere night of […]
Explains context of his earlier remarks about maritime incident (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to the 22 fishermen whose vessel sank after a Chinese vessel hit it while anchored at Recto Bank, saying that this was a maritime incident that he was not belittling. Duterte on Monday evening, June 24, said he was sorry if that was how the fishermen felt about his initial statement on the Recto Bank incident. “Well, I’m sorry, […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has affirmed an Ombudsman ruling clearing personalities connected to the late president Ferdinand Marcos, including former senator Juan Ponce Enrile, and several others of graft over an alleged P108-million behest loan granted to a sugar milling company by the Philippine National Bank in 1968. The SC, in a 15-page decision, affirmed a 2006 ruling of the Ombudsman that had junked the graft complaints filed by the Presidential Commission on […]
(Eagle News) – The country’s weather bureau, PAGASA, said on Monday that the low pressure area off the waters of Aurora may develop into a tropical depression within 48 hours. “In case the LPA develops into TD while inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), it will be named ‘DODONG’,” said PAGASA in its advisory. The LPA was last seen at 610 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora as of 3 p.m. Monday. If the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed grave concern over activities in the South China Sea that erode trust and confidence with existing mechanisms, as he pressed for the immediate conclusion of the binding code of conduct in the South China Sea. Duterte, who returned to the country Sunday night, was disappointed with the slow action on the Code of the Conduct on the South China Sea even as the Philippines as country […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte expressed disappointment over the delay in the negotiations for a Code of Conduct on the South China Sea. According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, this was done by Duterte on Sunday’s 34th Association of Southeast Asian Summit Retreat. Panelo said Duterte explained that a long delay in a COC meant a higher probability a maritime incident would occur, which means the greater the chances are for miscalculations that could go out […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a bilateral meeting Saturday night, June 22, on the sidelines of the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit where they agreed on a landmark accord on maritime boundaries between the two countries “This landmark accord concluded between the two biggest archipelagic states stands as a valuable example of the peaceful and rules-based settlement of maritime borders in accordance with 1982 United […]
The 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit formally opened Sunday with President Rodrigo Duterte joining fellow ASEAN leaders during the opening rites held at the Athenee Tower. The ceremony started with the playing of the ASEAN anthem, “The ASEAN Way.” After which, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered his welcome remarks. During the ceremony, Thailand, the host country, presented a cultural performance displaying the rich and […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, June 23, welcomed a completed pact between the Philippines and Indonesia that delineates the exclusive economic zone boundaries of both countries. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the pact, which shows the “strong and tight bond between the tow countries, which incidentally are celebrating their 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic and bilateral relations,” was the highlight during President Rodrigo Duterte’s bilateral talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on […]
