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Duterte approves PCGG proposal to auction off P704.8-million Hawaii jewelry collection

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Presidential Commission on Good Government’s proposal to auction off the P704.8-million Hawaii jewelry collection. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the revelation in an interview with reporters on Thursday, May 30. Panelo and other Cabinet members are on a working visit to Japan with President Duterte. “Sabi ni Presidente kagabi na payag na makinabang ang taumbayan doon sa mga jewelry. So tinanong ko siya, ‘Are you going to give […]

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Villar: No move to install me as leader of next Senate

(Eagle News)–There is no move to install Senator Cynthia Villar as the leader of the next Senate. This is according to Villar herself, who appeared to have a lack of interest so far in pursuing the leadership post. Villar topped the recently concluded Senate race, garnering over three million votes more than  her closest  rival, fellow reelectionist Grace Poe. “Marami pa akong gagawin,..” Villar said, noting that some of her projects require her attention now […]

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DILG: Newly-elected local candidates who fail to submit SOCE with Comelec by June 13 can’t assume post

(Eagle News) – Newly elected local government officials should file their Statement of Contributions and Expenses (SOCE) by June 13 with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) or they will not be able to assume office. This was the warning from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) which stressed that the filing of the SOCE is the “first legal obligation” of the candidates who won local posts. “We are reminding the winners to […]

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SC issues writ of amparo, habeas data for Karapatan, Gabriela, RMP

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has  issued a writ of amparo (protection) and habeas data in favor of Karapatan, Gabriela and the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines. This was after the SC deemed the issuance of the writ “necessary” and “proper” on its face considering the “allegations contained, the issues raised, and the arguments adduced” in the groups’ petition against President Rodrigo Duterte, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, […]

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Senator-elect Marcos says she might decline chairmanship of ways and means panel if offered to her

Says she prefers to lead panels on local gov’t, social justice (Eagle News)–Senator-elect Imee Marcos on Thursday, May 30, said  she might decline the chairmanship of the ways and means committee if this was offered to her. In an interview over ANC, Marcos said this was because “I think it’s not proper.” “I don’t think I’m bagay actually. Although I’ve been talking about 12 percent VAT (value-added tax) and bringing it down to get prices […]

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Guevarra says criminal raps to be pursued vs private importers even as Canada recalls trash today, May 30

(Eagle News)–Criminal charges will be pursued against the private importers of the trash from Canada that had been languishing in the Philippines for years. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, who was also designated the caretaker of the government while President Rodrigo Duterte is on a working visit to Japan, said this  even as the Canadian government prepared to recall the garbage, a bulk of which had been left in a Tarlac landfill after it was brought […]

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Imee Marcos: Sara Duterte the strongest contender for the presidency in 2022

(Eagle News)–Senator-elect Imee Marcos believes the strongest contender for the presidency in 2022 is Davao Mayor Sara Duterte. In an interview over ANC on Thursday, May 30, Marcos said the presidential daughter “has the connection with the people” and the “same authenticity that we love and fell in love with President (Rodrigo) Duterte before.” As for those saying the Davao mayor lacks experience, she said “that’s quickly gained.” “She’s very quick,” Marcos said. The Davao […]

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Gatchalian on PHL ambassador to Japan: “This guy should be fired!”

(Eagle News)–For Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose Laurel V should be fired. “This guy should be fired!Instead of  supporting our Cabinet officials in securing projects for the benefit of people, he is spreading lies and intrigues,” Gatchalian said. “This is arrogance at its best,” the senator added. Gatchalian issued the statement after Laurel said he believes the 16 Cabinet officials’ trip to Japan with President Rodrigo Duterte was a “reward” for the […]

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Duterte signs EO that rationalizes rules for third-party engagement under petroleum service contracts

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that rationalizes the rules for the engagement of third-party participants under petroleum service contracts. Under Executive No. 80 signed on Tuesday, May 28, Duterte allowed the PNOC Exploration Corporation, the upstream oil and gas subsidiary of the Philippine National Oil Company, to enter into farm-in/farm-out agreements. Farm-in/farm-out refers to a practice that allows “third party participation to  spread the risks inherent in oil and gas exploration, […]

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Tugade on claims Japan trip a vacation for him, other Cabinet members: “Kung bakasyon iyan, hindi ko na alam ano ibig sabihin ng trabaho”

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has denied allegations he and other Cabinet members were on a trip to Japan with President Rodrigo Duterte as a  reward vacation for the results of the midterm polls that were favorable to the administration. In an interview in Tokyo with Mindavote posted on the Department of Transportation Facebook page, Tugade said in the first place, President Duterte did not allow them to campaign for the elections. “Ano ipapabuya sa […]

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Rains to prevail in parts of PHL today, May 30

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, May 30, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Cagayan Valley will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms as a frontal system affects Northern Luzon. The weather bureau said flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, […]

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In photos: Romualdez, Velasco, Cayetano meet with President Duterte in Japan

(Eagle News)–In these pictures released by Bong Go on Wednesday night, President Rodrigo Duterte, who is in  Japan, is seen with Reps. Lord Allan Velasco and Martin Romualdez, and Congressman-elect Alan Peter Cayetano. The three are vying for the House speakership post. Conspicuously absent was Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, who has been very vocal about  his  intention to run for the speakership. Alvarez, who was reelected for another term in the May 13 polls, was Speaker […]

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