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CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — To the boy in the Philippines, his American benefactor and source of kind letters and gifts was known simply as “G. Walker.” To the Christian charity helping him keep his benevolence secret from the world, he was George Herbert Walker Bush — the 41st president of the United States. Compassion International, which helps poor children around the world through a network of local churches, revealed for the first time this […]
(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray returned to Manila on Wednesday, December 19, two days after her stunning win at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Gray was welcomed by members of the Tondo-based charity house which she is helping, Young Focus Philippines. “I’m so happy to be back, to be here in the Philippines,” said the 24-year old Filipina-Australian beauty who arrived on Wednesday afternoon at the Ninoy Aquino International […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte made a courtesy call on Friday, December 14, on Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. This was President Duterte’s third visit to the INC leader. The first time that Duterte visited Brother Eduardo was in April 2016, a month before the May 2016 presidential elections. During his latest courtesy call on Friday afternoon, the President also personally greeted the INC Executive Minister […]
(Eagle News)—The Philippine Information Agency on Wednesday, Dec. 19, released a list of banned firecrackers, as provided by the police. Below is the list: Pillbox Bosa Goodbye Philippines Piccolo Super Lolo Atomic Triangle Large Judas Belt Large Bawang Bin Laden Mother Rocket Lolo Thunder Pla-pla Giant Whistle Bomb Kabasi Watusi Coke in Can The PIA reminded the public to exercise caution during the holidays. Those in possession of illegal firecrackers will be fined P20,000 to […]
(Eagle News)–Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said some lawmakers were planning to use the road users’ tax which he has refused to release as their campaign kitty. “Marami nang lumapit sa ‘kin. I won’t name names, tinatanong (nila ang) status ng road users’ tax. Sabi ko, hindi ko re-release until that issue on the Road Board is settled,” Diokno said in a Palace briefing. Diokno was referring to the Road Board, which […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said President Rodrigo Duterte would sign the rice tariffication bill into law soon. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the measure has been submitted to the Office of the President. If signed into law, the quantitative restrictions on imported rice will no longer apply. Private traders will also be able to choose from where to import the rice. President Duterte had certified the bill as urgent.
(Eagle News) – Newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catrional Gray is arriving back in Manila Wednesday afternoon, December 19. The 24-year old Fil-Australian beauty is now on board a private plane owned by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson who had sponsored the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines. Gray thanked all her supporters from the Philippines and credited them for giving her the “endurance” and the spirit throughout the competition. To the […]
(Eagle News) — Lumakas pa ang pag-iral ng hanging amihan at apektado na maging ang bahagi ng Visayas. Dahil dito, ngayong araw, maulap na kalangitan na may mahinang pag-ulan ang maaaring maranasan sa Cagayan Valley Region, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Quezon, Aurora, Bicol Region at Eastern Visayas. Magiging maaliwalas naman ang panahon sa Metro Manila, nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon at Visayas na mayroon lamang isolated thunderstorms sa dakong hapon o gabi. Samantala, isang low pressure […]
(Eagle News) — Interesado ang bansa na mag-export ng agricultural products sa Singapore sa unang quarter ng taon. Sinabi ni Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, gusto ng Singapore na mag-angkat ng karne ng baboy, manok, itlog, gulay at bigas na mula sa Pilipinas. Ayon ito kay Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Kok Li Peng sa kanilang naging pagpupulong. Gagawin ito ng Singapore matapos bawasan ng Malaysia ang kanilang importasyon ng produktong agrikultura sa mga bansa sa […]
(Eagle News)—Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano on Wednesday, Dec.19, said he would seek a House probe into a possible theft from the military armory following the arrest of suspected suppliers to terrorists. In a statement, Alejano, a former Marine, said he would file a House resolution to the effect. “We must put an end on corruption in the military now through instituting long-term policies and reforms in the system,” he said. He said this has long […]
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has canceled work in all courts nationwide on December 26, 2018 and on January 2, 2019. The SC made the announcement in a Tweet on Wednesday, December 19. According to the SC, the suspension was to “allow the officials and personnel of the judiciary full opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their families.” Earlier, the Palace canceled work in executive offices and state universities and colleges on Jan. 2. The Palace […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Labor and Employment said more Filipinos are now employed this year. According to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, based on the October 2018 Labor Force Survey by the Philippine Statistics Authority, 826,000 jobs were generated for this year. Bello said based on the survey, 41.160 million were employed in the country. He said the figure was two percent higher than the one registered in 2017. According to Bello, the continuous improvement in […]
