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Russia rebukes US official for warning PHL vs acquiring military equipment from Moscow

(Eagle News)–The Russian embassy in Manila slammed a US official for warning the Philippines against buying military equipment from them. “Mr. Schriver’s interview may point to acute attack of colonial syndrome. It is another testament that this sickness as well as propensity to lecture other countries and give unsolicited advice is still prevalent in Washington,” the embassy said in a statement posted on its Facebook account. The embassy was referring to US Assistant Secretary of Defense for […]

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President Duterte: 2019 midterm elections to push through; clean polls assured

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte assured that the 2019 midterm elections will push through as scheduled and stressed that it will be clean. Duterte, during the convention of the regional political party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), in Lanang, Davao City on Friday, August 17, said the conduct of clean elections next year is his commitment to the Filipino people. “In this election, I commit to the Filipino people that this will be a clean […]

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PHL joins int’l community in mourning passing of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan

(Eagle News)–The Philippines joined the international community in mourning the passing of Kofi Annan, former United Nations secretary. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the Philippines “will remember” the  “statesman, diplomat, and peacemaker”  for his “unwavering commitment to multilateralism that reinvigorated the (UN) and brought peace to places around the world that have been torn apart by conflict.” “His dignity, vision, and determination has made our world a better place to […]

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Ejercito: Incident at NAIA “a signal for new airport to be built”

(Eagle News)–The cancellation of several flights as a result of a Xiamen plane getting stuck on a Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway after making a hard landing “is already a signal for a new airport to be built.” This is according to Senator JV Ejercito, in a statement on Sunday, Aug. 19. “The single International runway will not really work anymore..At this point the quickest solution for Manila’s airport problems is to have a twin […]

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PAGASA: Light to moderate rains forecast in Laguna, other parts of PHL today

(Eagle News)—Expect light to moderate rains over Laguna in the next two hours. In an 8:05 a.m. advisory on Sunday, Aug. 19, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains were so far affecting Candelaria, Masinloc, San Narciso, San Antonio in Zambales; Tanay, Teresa, Antipolo in Rizal; Calaca, Tuy, Laurel, Balayan, Talisay and Tanauan in Batangas; Lubao, Sasmuan, Masantol in Pampanga; and Hagonoy in Bulacan. PAGASA said the rains may […]

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List of canceled flights on Sunday, Aug. 19

(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled by Cebu Pacific on Sunday, Aug. 19. This was reportedly due to delayed clearances for departure as a result of congestion in ramps. Airport authorities have just wrapped up clearing operations after a Chinese passenger plane overshot the 06/24 runway, which had to be closed down to flights until Saturday. Below is a list of canceled Cebu Pacific flights: 5J 110/111 Manila-Hong Kong-Manila 5J 196/197 Manila-Cauayan-Manila 5J 321/322 Manila-Legazpi-Manila 5J […]

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“I was frustrated,” Duterte says on remarks he was ready to resign; cites corruption in AFP hospital

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he was “frustrated” when he said he was ready to resign because of the numerous and almost non-stop reports of corruption in government, including those in the military’s medical services. Duterte said that what frustrated him most was the investigation report that military officials that targeted millions of funds he had allocated for the medical and health expenses of wounded and sick soldiers. “Alam mo mapatawad […]

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CHR starts inquiry into arrest of three lawyers in Makati bar raid

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Human Rights has initiated a probe into the arrest of three lawyers for alleged obstruction of justice and intimidation during an inspection of a bar in Makati on Thursday, Aug. 16, In a radio interview on Saturday, Aug. 18, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia said the inquiry into the arrest of Lenie Rocel Rocha, 25; Jan Vicente Sambrano, 32; and Romulo Bernardo Alarkon, 33; during a police inspection of […]

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Your presidency is “not a tough act to follow,” De Lima tells Duterte as she comes to defense of Robredo

(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, Aug. 18, rebuked President Rodrigo Duterte for belittling the leadership capabilities of Vice President Leni Robredo, saying his presidency was “not a tough act to follow.” “Duterte has this hallucination that his presidency is a tough act to follow. Well, it is not. It is one of the worst, if not the worst presidency ever. After him, Marcos might even be surpassed as the most murderous […]

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National ID system law to take effect on Aug. 25, but IRR publication needed for full implementation

  (Eagle News) — The National ID system is set to take effect on August 25, but its implementing rules and regulation might still be completed in September, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. The law takes effect 15 days after it had been published in a newspaper of general circulation. The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 6, and was published in newspapers on August […]

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With arrest of three counsels in Makati bar, De Lima says Duterte’s drug war now targets lawyers in general

(Eagle News)—–Senator Leila De Lima on Saturday, Aug. 18, slammed the arrest of three lawyers who police said intimidated them and obstructed justice during a raid at a Makati bar on Thursday, Aug. 16. In a statement, De Lima, who is detained on drug charges in Camp Crame, said that  the arrest of Leni Rocel Rocha, Jan Vincent Sambrano, and Romulo Bernard Alarkon, who she said were only “defending their client from a PNP raiding […]

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Tugade apologizes for Xiamen plane incident anew; says it’s an “eye-opener”

(Eagle News)—Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade  on Saturday, Aug. 18, apologized anew for the Xiamen plane incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, saying it was an “eye-opener.” “This incident served as…a reminder for us to take a second look at the processes, procedures, and protocols of concerned agencies, as well as airlines, so that we may all improve in the future..Again, on behalf of the entire (Department of Transportation)  family, I am deeply sorry,” he […]

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