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LPA east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur develops into tropical depression

Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas due to “Amang” (Eagle News)—The low pressure area east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its 11 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said tropical depression “Amang” was located 580 kilometers east southeast of Hinatuan as of 10 p.m., and is expected to make landfall over Surigao del Norte mainland and Siargao Islands between tomorrow afternoon […]

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Palace condoles with kin of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr.

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Jan. 19, extended its condolences to the family of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr., who recently passed away. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo lauded Sy, calling him  a “visionary and a pillar of the Philippine economy who believed in the potentials and opportunities of the country, and pursued them with dedication, passion, and hard work till their fruition.” “Mr. Sy boldly took the business path which Filipino […]

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National Privacy Commission probes Cebuana Lhuillier data breach

(Eagle News)—The National Privacy Commission said on Saturday, Jan. 19, that it was investigating the data breach affecting data of the clients of  remittance and pawning firm Cebuana Lhuillier. In a statement, NPC Commissioner Raymund Liboro said this was following the firm’s report of the breach on Friday, Jan. 18, that may have reportedly led to the leak of personal information that include the mobile number, names, birth dates, email addresses and even income data […]

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De Lima calls for probe into “passport data breach” at DFA

(Eagle News)—-Senator Leila de Lima has called for a probe into the “passport data breach” at the Department of Foreign Affairs. “The right to privacy is a fundamental human right and is central to the protection of human dignity. Privacy and protection of personal data must be safeguarded and guaranteed by no less than the state itself,” she said in filing Senate Resolution No. 988. According to De Lima,  the DFA “failed to immediately implement appropriate measures […]

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LPA enters Philippine area of responsibility

(Eagle News)—A low pressure area has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA entered PAR at 10 a.m. PAGASA said it would issue a weather advisory at noon for more details.  

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SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. passes away

(Eagle News)—SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. has passed away. He was 94 years old. An SM Group statement sent to the media said Sy passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning. “There are no details available as of the moment,” it said. Sy was also the chairman emeritus of SM Prime Holdings Inc., BDO Unibank Inc. and SM Development Corporation, and Highlands Prime Inc. He was also honorary chair of China Banking Corporation.

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Taguiwalo denies Duterte’s allegations she enrolled NPA members to 4Ps program, gave them money when she was social welfare secretary

(Eagle News)–Former Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo has denied President Rodrigo Duterte’s allegations she enrolled New People’s Army members to the 4Ps program of the government. 4Ps is a poverty alleviation program that stands for the Pantawid Pamilya Pasada Program. In a statement, Taguiwalo also denied she gave money to the NPAs. “In fact, it was the families of soldiers killed-in-action that were enrolled in the 4Ps upon your explicit instructions,” she said. According to […]

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SWS: 48 percent of Filipinos believe Duterte will fulfill most, if not all, of his promises

(Eagle News) — Forty-eight percent of Filipinos believe President Rodrigo Duterte will fulfill most if not all of his promises, a Social Weather Stations survey said. According to the Fourth Quarter 2018  survey done from December 16 to 19, 2018,  of the 48 percent, 13% said Duterte can fulfill “all or nearly all” his promises, and 35% said he can fulfill “most” of his promises. Expectation that Duterte can fulfill “all or nearly all” of his […]

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Ahead of the BOL plebiscite, Duterte urges Cotabato residents to vote for the ratification of the law

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte  urged Cotabato residents to vote “yes” for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law on Friday, Jan. 18, three days before the scheduled plebiscite in the province. Also expected to participate in the BOL plebiscite on Jan. 21 are voters in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Isabela City in Basilan. Residents of Lanao del Norte except Iligan City and six North Cotabato municipalities, on the other hand, […]

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Temperature in Baguio City drops to 12.5 degrees C; Metro Manila also experiences colder mornings

(Eagle News) — The temperature in Baguio City on Friday, January 18 dropped to 12.5 degrees Celsius while the temperature in Metro Manila also remained relatively low at 20.4 degrees Celsius The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration recorded the temperature at 12.5 degrees Celsius around 5:00 AM, which is colder than the temperature that was recorded at 14 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Meanwhile, the temperature in Metro Manila has increased. According to PAGASA, […]

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Palace denies Morales’ allegations corrupt officials are being “recycled”

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Jan. 18, denied former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales’ allegations corrupt officials were being “recycled.” In the first place, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the officials who were either removed or resigned from their posts and appointed to other positions were “not tainted with corruption during their stint in their offices.” “It just happened that their expertise and talents were not suited to their previous positions; hence, their re-appointment to […]

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DFA asks Filipinos in Tripoli, Libya to be vigilant after renewed military clashes

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has asked some 1,800 Filipinos living in Tripoli, Libya to take necessary precautions after renewed military clashes in the southern Tripoli district of Qasir Ben Ghasnir which have killed at least 10 people. Philippine Ambassador to Tripoli, “Filipinos in the Qasir Ben Ghashir, Wadi Al Rabea, Tariq Matar, Esbea and adjoining districts in Tripoli are advised to move to safer areas far from the scene of […]

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