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Rainshowers expected in parts of PHL today, May 24

(Eagle News)–Rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, May 24, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, Cagayan Valley, Bicol, Aurora, Quezon and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as a frontal system affects the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The weather bureau said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have […]

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DOTr amends guidelines for Premium taxis in PHL

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has amended the guidelines for the operation of Premium taxis in the country, with their franchises expected to be opened in in highly urbanized cities outside of Metro Manila. In a statement, the DOTr said the new requirements–a regular salary and benefits for drivers, updated requirements for worthiness, vehicle reclassification and free Internet access–were outlined in Department Order No. 2019-007 signed by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on May 8. Under […]

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Medialdea warns public vs individuals using his office, OP to solicit money

(Eagle News)–Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Thursday, May 23, warned the public against individuals using government  offices to solicit funds. In a statement, Medialdea said in the first place, the Office of the Executive Secretary “has not authorized any person to solicit money or other things of value from the public in exchange for a position in government.” He said the same was true with the Office of the President. It was unclear what prompted […]

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House party-list coalition takes in Cardema as member

(Eagle News)–A House party-list coalition has taken in former National Youth Commission chair Ronald Cardema as its member. The Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. accepted Cardema, thereby considering him a congressman, even if the Commission on Elections has yet to decide on whether to allow him to substitute for the nominees of the Duterte Youth partylist who have all withdrawn from the electoral race. The Comelec on  Wednesday, May 22, declared the partylist had secured one […]

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Palace: Duterte wants Canada trash returned the “soonest” possible time, not by end of June

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, May 23, said President Rodrigo Duterte wants the trash shipped  by Canada to the Philippines six years ago returned to the North American country the “soonest possible time.” In a press conference, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it is for this reason Duterte was not on board Canada’s plan to have the garbage returned there by the end of June. “Diba sabi nila it might  take about end of June […]

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Pangilinan, Drilon deny LP behind “Bikoy,” videos vs President Duterte, his family

(Eagle News)–Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Franklin Drilon on Thursday, May 23, denied the Liberal Party had anything to do with  “Bikoy” and the videos against President Rodrigo Duterte, his family and his allies. “Kasinungalingan ang lahat ng mga paratang na yan. Gawa gawa lang ng administrasyon,” Pangilinan, president of LP, said. Drilon, a member of the party, agreed. According to Drilon, “that the Liberal Party connived with an obviously professional con artist to topple the […]

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Hontiveros: Advincula’s claims “absurd, another product of Malacañang’s wild imagination”

(Eagle News)–Senator Risa Hontiveros described as “absurd” the allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula against the Liberal Party and Antonio Trillanes IV. “When Bikoy came out with his videos accusing President Rodrigo Duterte, his family and close political friends of links to illegal drugs, this administration was quick to shoot down his credibility, even going so far as to threaten him with arrest..Ngayong nag-iba  ang tono at inakusahan ang oposisyon, credible na agad?” she said. […]

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JUST IN: Robredo on Advincula: “He’s a liar”

(Eagle News)–“He’s a liar.” Vice President Leni Robredo had this to say of Peter Joemel Advincula after he accused  the Liberal Party, which she chairs,of being behind the “Bikoy” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte, members of his family and his allies. According to Robredo, in the first place, he never personally met Advincula and only found out about him when he held a press conference at the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. She said there […]

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Paolo Duterte calls for probe into Advincula’s claims; Group behind Bikoy “so disorganized,” Sara says

(Eagle News)–Former Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte on Thursday, May 23, called on authorities to investigate the allegations  made by Peter Joemel Advincula against the Liberal Party and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. “Without a doubt, as I have said before, (Trillanes) was behind (the “Ang Totoong Narco-list”) video. And now that many names have also surfaced, to include Senator Risa Hontiveros and several lawyers, I believe a proper investigation is in order,” the presidential son, […]

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Bong Go says he believes Advincula’s claims Trillanes, LP are behind “Bikoy” videos

(Eagle News)–Senator-elect Bong Go believes Peter Joemel Advincula’s claims Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and the Liberal Party were behind the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos are  true. “Talagang sinakyan nila ang issue para sirain ang Pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte at ang mga kandidato nito, kasama na po ako,” Go said in  an interview over radio dzmm on Thursday, May 23. According to Go, he had to remove his shirt two times to show he did not have […]

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Trillanes denies Advincula’s allegations; mulls filing raps vs him

(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is mulling filing charges against Peter Joemel Advincula, who accused the senator of being behind the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte, members of his family and allies. In a statement, Trillanes said he would be consulting with his lawyer for this. “This could be another ploy of the administration to harass the opposition,” Trillanes said. “I deny the allegations made by this Bikoy character,” he added. In […]

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Lacson: Advincula should present “solid, substantial” proof of his allegations

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson believes Peter Joemel Advincula should present “solid and substantial” evidence to back up his allegations against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and the Liberal Party. In a statement, Lacson said this was because Advincula “suffers from a serious credibility problem that he must overcome if he wants to be believed this time.” According to Lacson, the evidence can consist of proof of Advincula’s alleged meetings and regular communication with those he was […]

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