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Lacson accuses Arroyo of “realigning” P25-million budget for allies; Arroyo denies allegations

(Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday, March 5, accused Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of violating the 1987 Constitution when she supposedly tampered with the P3.75-trillion 2019 national budget already ratified by Congress. In a statement, Lacson said apart from violating Article VI Section VI of the Constitution, Arroyo also committed “grave abuse of discretion” when she, even after Congress’ approval of the budget, allotted P25 million for the Health Facilities Enhancement Program of the districts whose […]

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SC disbars lawyer for drafting fake decision “acquitting” drug accused in exchange for money

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer for drafting a fake decision “acquitting” a drug accused in exchange for money. In a statement, the SC said it ordered the name of Marie Frances E. Ramon stricken off the Roll of Attorneys “effective immediately” after she was found guilty of violating the Lawyer’s Oath, Canons 1, 7, 19, several provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility and of grave misconduct when she wrote the […]

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PDEA: Over 60 politicians in gov’t narco-list gunning for reelection in May

(Eagle News) — Over 60 politicians who figure in the government’s narco-list are gunning for reelection in the May elections, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino said. According to Aquino, 64, in particular, filed their certificates of candidacy for the upcoming polls. He said there were 82 names in the narco-list. Aquino said, however, that there may be more than the 82 engaged in illegal drug activities. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said […]

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Lorenzana: US “more likely to be involved in shooting war” in West PHL Sea than PHL

But in such a scenario, under MDT, PHL will “automatically be involved,” Lorenzana says (Eagle News) — For Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the United States is “more likely to be involved in a shooting war” in the West Philippine Sea than the Philippines because of the “increased and frequent passage of” American naval vessels. Even then, Lorenzana said on the basis of the Mutual Defense Treaty, the Philippines will “automatically be involved,” which means the […]

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DBM confident PHL economy “in good hands” with Diokno at helm of Central Bank, Monetary Board

(Eagle News) — The Department of Budget and Management on Tuesday, March 5, expressed confidence the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Philippine economy in general were “in good hands” with Benjamin Diokno at the helm of the BSP and the Monetary Board. In a statement, the DBM said “Secretary Ben, a lifelong public servant and economics professor,” after all, “embodies the decisive leadership, professional experience, and technical competence needed in a central bank governor.” […]

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Bankers welcome appointment of “respected economist, civil servant” Diokno as BSP governor

(Eagle News) — The Philippine banking industry on Tuesday, March 5, welcomed the appointment of Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno as the new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. In a statement, the Bankers Association of the Philippines lauded Diokno as a “respected economist, academic and civil servant” who spearheaded “various budget and governance reforms which improved the efficiency of the delivery of government services in the country.” “The BAP is optimistic that the reformist brand […]

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Palace confident inflation will ease further

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, March 5, said it expects “further improvement and disinflation” following the deceleration of inflation in February. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after the Philippine Statistics Authority made the announcement the country’s inflation rate last month fell within the 3.7 percent to 4.5 percent projection set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Panelo attributed the “positive development” to the “macroeconomic policies of the Duterte administration.” “We expect […]

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DepEd: Inviting candidates to graduations “highly discouraged”

(Eagle News) — Inviting candidates to graduations is “highly discouraged” this election season, the  Department of Education said on Tuesday, March 5. In a statement, the DepEd said that while the act was not prohibited per se, it, after all, may still be “misinterpreted as an endorsement of a candidate” by principals and teachers. If, however, the invitation of a candidate or his or her attendance in a graduation was done due to a “valid and […]

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PAGASA: Isolated rainshowers to prevail in parts of PHL

(Eagle News) — Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country on Tuesday, March 5, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms were expected in the Dinagat and Surigao provinces as the easterlies affect Mindanao. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, on the other hand, will prevail over Bicol region, Eastern Visayas, and the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, […]

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Inflation further slows down to 3.8 percent in February 2019

  (Eagle News) — The country’s headline inflation slowed down further to 3.8 percent in February 2019, considered the “lowest inflation rate since March 2018,” according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. The 3.8 percent in February was much lower than the 4.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 4 percent. The same 3.8 percent inflation rate was also posted in February last year. “The main drivers in the downtrend of inflation […]

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If debate pushes through, senatorial bet Dela Rosa prefers to do it vs Roxas

(Eagle News) — If there is anyone former Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa would like to be debating against, it is former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. “It’s my honor to be debating against a former (Secretary of Interior and Local Government), former boss, former presidential candidate..Kilala siyang matalino, kilala akong barumbado, kilala siyang mayaman, taong kalsada lang ako,” Dela Rosa, now the Bureau of Corrections chief, said in an interview over CNN Philippines […]

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Comelec, nakapag-imprenta na ng 19 milyong balota na gagamitin sa eleksyon sa Mayo

(Eagle News) — Nasa 30 porsyento na o katumbas ng mahigit 19 na milyong balota ang naiimprenta ng Commission on Elections para sa halalan sa Mayo. Sinabi ni Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez na ang kabuuang 19,705, 792 balotang naimprenta ng National Printing Office (NPO) ay mas mabilis sa kanilang inaasahan. Tiwala ang opisyal na bago ang kanilang target date na April 25 ay matatapos ang pag-iimprenta ng mga balota lalo na’t may darating na karagdagang […]

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