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Palace backs matrix that details supposed plot to oust Duterte

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Monday, April 22, backed the matrix that detailed a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo gave reporters a copy of the matrix published in The Manila Times that linked Rappler, the Philippine Center of Investigative Journalism,  several media personalities including Howie Severino,  other leftists such as Neri Colmenares and Edre Olalia and “Bikoy” to the supposed plot. In several videos, “Bikoy” linked members of […]

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PHL to sign five agreements with China in Beijing

(Eagle News)–The Philippines is slated to sign five agreements with China in Beijing later this month. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Meynardo Montealegre said the government was eyeing agreements in the areas of education, anti-corruption, official development assistance, drug rehabilitation and infrastructure, as President Rodrigo Duterte attends the second Belt and Road forum from April 25 to 27. Montelagre said during the forum, Duterte would have a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier […]

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PNP to intensify intelligence-monitoring activities following Sri Lanka blasts

(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police will intensify its intelligence-monitoring activities following the deadly blasts that killed over 200 in Sri Lanka on Sunday, April 21. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said this was in light of the “possibility” that those responsible for the gruesome act would seek refuge in other countries, including the Philippines. So far, Sri Lanka authorities have arrested at least 13 in connection with the blasts, which took place as Catholics celebrated Easter. […]

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Duterte calls out US, Aquino admin for “doing nothing” as China built islands in W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, April 21, called out the United States and the administration of then-President Benigno Aquino III for “doing nothing” while China was building islands in the West Philippine Sea. “Why didn’t the Philippine government go there at the site with its ship and ask China ‘what are you doing here?” Duterte asked, noting that China had been conducting its construction activities even while the Philippine case against the Asian giant […]

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Isolated rainshowers expected today, April 22

(Eagle News)–Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, April 22, as the easterlies affect Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with  isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, flash floods during severe thunderstorms are also expected. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with […]

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Palace condoles with Sri Lanka over deadly blasts

(Eagle News)–The Palace has condoled with Sri Lanka over the deadly blasts in hotels and churches that killed over 200 people on Sunday, April 21. “As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo reiterated “expressions of […]

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Binay wants to ban public facilities from barring entry to PWDs with pets who assist them

(Eagle News)–Senator Nancy Binay is seeking to declare as unlawful the barring of persons  with disability who are assisted by  service pets from public facilities. In filing Senate Bill No. 1674, Binay said she wants to amend Section 27 of RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities, among others, saying such a practice of some establishments was a form of discrimination. She said under the proposed measure,  an unreasonable denial of access […]

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LP president Pangilinan defends partymates Aquino, Roxas; Raising Mamasapano incident anew is “pure, simple politicking,” he says

(Eagle News)–Liberal Party president Senator Kiko Pangilinan took to the defense of his partymates, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and former President Benigno Aquino III, after President Rodrigo Duterte called them out over the botched Mamasapano incident in 2015. According to Pangilinan, “raising the matter anew is pure and simple politicking, and a means to shun important and pressing issues affecting the Filipinos such as poverty, lack of opportunities, indignation over China’s aggression, and corruption […]

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Isolated rainshowers expected in parts of PHL today, April 21

(Eagle News)—Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, April 21, as the easterlies  affect Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Flash floods during severe thunderstorms are also possible. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, this time, due to localized thunderstorms. The whole country will […]

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PHL diplomat in Libya urges Filipinos still there to leave as fighting intensifies

  (Eagle News) – An official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) who is in Libya to help repatriate Filipinos there appealed to his countrymen to accept the Philippine government’s offer of repatriation and leave Tripoli as their lives are in danger due to intensified fighting there. Elmer Cato, the Philippine diplomatic representative in Libya, had been repeatedly telling Filipinos in Tripoli to leave the area and go back to the Philippines. But he […]

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Recovered bomb accidentally explodes inside Davao City Police office

  (Eagle News) — A bomb recovered by the police accidentally exploded while inside the Davao City Police Office compound just before noon Saturday, April 20, 2019. The explosion happened inside the stock room of the police office’s Explosive and Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit inside Camp Domingo Leonor, at around 11:30 a.m., according to Police Major Jason Baria, spokesperson of the Southern Mindanao Police Command. The police are still determining the cause of the explosion. […]

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Former ambassador Rodolfo Severino Jr. passes away

(Eagle News)–Former ambassador Rodolfo Severino Jr. has passed away. The Department of Foreign Affairs made the confirmation in a statement. Severino was 82 years old. Severino, the father of news personality Howie Severino, served as Asean secretary-general from 1998 to 2002, only the second Filipino to have gotten the post. He also served as envoy to Malaysia, and Consul General to Houston, among others. His wake will be held at the Heritage Park in Taguig […]

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