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Pulse Asia: Majority of Filipinos oppose proposed shift to federalism

(Eagle News) — Majority of Filipinos oppose the proposed shift to a federal system of government, results of a recent Pulse Asia survey showed. The survey, conducted through interviews of 1800 respondents from June 15 to 21, said 62 percent of Filipinos are not in favor of the shift, with 34% opposing it now and in the future and 28% being against it now but may be open to it in the future. According to […]

Signal number 1 hoisted over several areas as “Henry” accelerates, moves toward northern Luzon

  (Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Henry” is expected to bring rains in several parts of the country as it accelerates and moves westward toward extreme northern Luzon. In its 8 a.m. bulletin on Monday, July 16, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of  7 a.m., the center of “Henry” was located 440 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan. The tropical depression, PAGASA said, is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per […]

Heeding the call to serve: Specialist doctors, dentists respond to INC’s call to help fellowmen in July 15 event

  Specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry have volunteered their services for free during the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Lingap Laban sa Kahirapan (Aid to Fight Poverty) on Sunday, July 15, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. These specialists volunteered their services as they heeded the call of the INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo to help Filipinos in need of medical services which cost a fortune which cannot be afforded by the […]

Philippines erupts in joy after Pacquiao win

by Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Millions of boxing fans across the Philippines erupted in cheers and tears of joy on Sunday after national icon Manny Pacquiao beat Argentine Lucas Matthysse in a world title bout. In the run-up to the fight 39-year-old Pacquiao was trailed by whispers that he was past his prime and doubts he would be able to best the big-punching Matthysse, who is four years his junior. […]

Pacquiao dedicates win against Matthysse to Filipinos; thanks “good” President Duterte

(Eagle News)– Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, July 15, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for his support after his win against Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse  on Sunday, July 15. “Thank you to my president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte who is watching this fight,” Pacquiao, an ally of Duterte in the Senate, said after his win via technical knockout in the seventh round. The President flew to Malaysia to watch the highly-anticipated bout, and to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister […]

Bong Go denies soliciting funds for supposed Senate run

(Eagle News)–Special Assistant to the President Bong Go denied he had tried to solicit funds from Coconut Industry Investment Fund-Oil Mills Group’s  President Benedicto Lor for his Senate run. In a radio interview on Sunday, July 15, Go said that while several groups were asking him to run, “wala po kaming ino-authorize na kahit sino to raise funds, kahit piso.” He said in the first place, he should not be considered a candidate. Lor had said […]

Imee Marcos to PET head revisors following Pansol incident: “Resign”

(Eagle News)–Head revisors of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal have been asked to resign following their controversial June 22 outing with at least one revisor from the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo. In a statement, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos, sister of former Senator Bongbong Marcos whose electoral protest against Robredo was the reason behind the PET’s ongoing manual recount, said the tribunal personnel should step down for fraternizing with the other camp. “…What they […]

INC’s “Aid to Fight Poverty” starts with free medical and dental services for the public; volunteers not daunted by heavy rains

    (Eagle News) The Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “Aid to Fight Poverty” or Lingap Laban sa Kahirapan started at around 7 a.m. today, Sunday, July 15, at the Quirino Grandstand in the Philippine capital of Manila, unhampered by heavy rains, with hundreds of volunteer doctors, dentists and other medical personnel already in the site to give free services all day long to the public. There are around at least 200 medical doctors, 150 dentists and […]

Palace denies Trillanes’ claim; says senator was stripped off only of his “excess” security escorts

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, July 14, denied it had taken away all of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s  security escorts. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, based on information provided by the Philippine National Police, only two security escorts were removed as the senator “already had six when he was only allowed four.” He said the “excess” security escorts were needed by the public. “Let’s allow our PNP to keep our communities safe, please,” Roque said. […]

Columnist Mon Tulfo asks Palace to probe siblings Ben, Wanda Teo over “irregular” P60-million ad placement contract

(Eagle News)–Columnist Ramon Tulfo on Saturday, July 14, asked the government to probe his sister, former Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, and brother Ben over the P60-million advertisement placement contract. “Ben and Wanda may be charged with plunder, a non-bailable offense, for all I care,” he said in his Inquirer column, as he lamented how the incident that saw the Department of Tourism–then headed by Teo– placing tourism advertisements in Ben’s PTV4 program had besmirched the […]