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Zubiri says Sotto keeps Senate presidency following meeting with incumbent, incoming senators in Pacquiao’s house

(Eagle News)–Senator Tito Sotto retained the Senate presidency, following a meeting with incumbent and incoming senators in Manny Pacquiao’s residence on  Wednesday, June 5, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said. “Yes, it’s SP Sotto pa rin,” Zubiri told reporters. Apart from Pacquiao and Zubiri, the meeting was attended by Sotto, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto, Senators Juan Edgardo Angara, Nancy Binay, Grace Poe, and Richard Gordon. Incoming senators Lito Lapid,  Ronald dela Rosa, Imee Marcos, Francis […]

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Drilon: Despite “hardships,” Senate minority bloc of 17th Congress “soldiered on”

(Eagle News)–Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, June 5, lauded what he said were the accomplishments of the minority bloc in the 17th Congress despite the “hardships” as members of the opposition. In a statement, Drilon cited his Philippine Identification System Act of Drilon, Francis Pangilinan’s Sagip Saka Act, Bam Aquino’s Free Tuition Act, Risa Hontiveros’ Mental Health Act, detained Senator Leila de Lima’s institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and Senator Antonio […]

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Nancy Binay offers outgoing senator Trillanes free hospitalization, teaching job in Makati

(Eagle News)—-Senator Nancy Binay has offered Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who spearheaded a Senate probe into the  alleged overpricing of a University of Makati building, a teaching job at the university. According to Senator Panfilo Lacson, Binay, daughter of Jejomar Binay, Trillanes’ rival, also offered the outgoing senator free hospitalization at the Ospital ng Makati,  “with 24-hour free parking at the Makati parking lot, plus free admission to the Ospital ng Makati and free burial […]

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Senators wish for peace, understanding as Muslim Filipinos mark Eid’l Fitr

(Eagle News)—At least three senators called for peace and understanding as Muslim Filipinos celebrate the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri hailed the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, urging Filipinos to “join hands as a nation” to realize its “lofty promise.” “May we all continue to sustain the gains of this lasting peace for all Filipinos,” Zubiri said. Senator Leila de Lima, for her […]

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President Duterte to Muslim Filipinos: Remain as gov’t’s partner in promoting peace, understanding

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 5, urged all Muslim Filipinos to remain as the government’s partner in “promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos from all walks of life.” The President issued the statement as Muslim Filipinos marked Eid’l Fitr, the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. The President also urged Muslim Filipinos to “take  this as an opportunity to deepen your role as instruments of love, sacrifice, respect and selfless service..” “May […]

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Inflation registers at 3.2 percent in May

(Eagle News)—Inflation picked up at 3.2 percent in May, faster than last month’s 3 percent but slower than last year’s 4.6 percent, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. According to the PSA, the “uptrend was primarily brought about by higher annual rates posted in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages index at 3.4 percent; and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels index at 3.3 percent.” The PSA said slower annual increments, on the […]

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In photo: Senators of the 17th Congress pose for a picture

(Eagle News) — The senators of the 17th Congress pose for a picture on Tuesday, June 4, as the 17th Congress adjourns. There are several who are leaving the Senate: Gringo Honasan, Antonio Trillanes IV, Francis Escudero, Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito and Loren Legarda. Of these, two have been elected to other government positions: Escudero as governor of Sorsogon, and Legarda as Antique representative. Five made their valedictory speeches on Tuesday.

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ITCZ affects Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)—An Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao today, June 5. In its 6 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Visayas and Palawan will be cloudy and will have scattered rains and thunderstorms. Occidental Mindoro, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the East will prevail over Visayas and Palawan, while […]

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Comelec allows Cardema to substitute as Duterte Youth Party-list first nominee

(Eagle News)–The Commission on Elections has approved former National Youth Commission chair Ronald Cardema’s bid to substitute as the Duterte Youth party-list group’s first nominee and representative in the 18th Congress. Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said this did not mean that the 33-year-old  Cardema could already take the post as there are still pending petitions against the same. In its three-page resolution, the poll body also gave due course to the nominations of Gian Carlo […]

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DICT complies with Duterte’s directive, to provide options to Comelec so it could replace Smartmatic

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is now looking for options for automated elections technology providers that could be presented to the Commission on Elections as an alternative to the controversial Smartmatic technology. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr., said that his department is now complying with President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to look for an alternative to Smartmatic which the President wants to be replaced for the […]

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CA confirms appointment of new JBC member, promotion of 50 military officials

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments on Tuesday, June 4, confirmed the appointment of a new Judicial and Bar Council member. Apart from confirming the ad interim appointment of retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Noel Tijam, who will represent the academe in the body, the CA also approved the promotions of around 50 military officials. Below is a list:   Leonarda Varilla to Colonel, Dental Service Pedro Agapito to Colonel, Philippine Air Force Julieta […]

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Escudero: Sotto has very good chance of retaining Senate presidency

(Eagle News) — For Senator Francis Escudero, Senator Tito Sotto has a very good chance of retaining the Senate presidency. In an interview over ANC, Escudero said this was because Sotto “enjoys the support of the majority of senators who will remain and also the support of the majority of senators who got reelected, if not all of them.” Fourteen senators signed the resolution drafted by Senator Panfilo Lacson that was aimed at determining how […]

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