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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the franchise of Magnum Air Inc., the operator of SkyJet Airlines. Under Republic Act No. 11410 signed by the President on Aug. 22, the franchise is valid for 25 years. The law says Magnum Air is allowed to operate local and international air transport services. In accordance with the Constitution, however, it should “offer at least 30 percent of its outstanding capital stock or a higher percentage” that may […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed laws declaring four areas as tourist destinations. Below is a list of the new laws signed by the President on Aug. 22 and the respective areas that were declared as tourist sites: Republic Act No. 11406 — Mount Bulaylay in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija Republic Act No. 11407 — Candon City Ecotourism Zone in Ilocos Sur Republic Act No. 11408–Santiago Cove in Santiago, Ilocos Sur Republic Act No. 11409 — […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill that proposes assigning a “designated survivor” during events attended by the President, Vice President and all other high-ranking government officials. Under Senate Bill 982 or “An Act Prescribing the Order of Presidential Succession,” the “designated survivor,” a Cabinet member, shall be sequestered in a secret and secure location prior to the event and shall act as President “kung maubos na kaming lahat,” Lacson said. Under the 1987 […]
Computation, processing of GCTA suspended for ten days (Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday, Aug. 29, ordered the creation of a joint committee that will review the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 10592 and the guidelines on the computation and processing of Good Conduct Time Allowances. The order was contained in Joint Department Order No. 1, which also directs the temporary suspension of the processing and computation […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Internal Revenue has filed a tax evasion case against the corporate secretary of Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. The charges against Reyna Lobitana Apolinario, also the wife of Kapa head pastor and founder Joel Apolinario, that were filed before the Department of Justice stem from her alleged willful attempt to evade or defeat tax, failure to file returns, supply correct and accurate information, pay taxes, withhold and remit taxes and refund […]
by Ivelisse Rivera FAJARDO, Puerto Rico (AFP) — A strengthening Hurricane Dorian appeared to have largely spared Puerto Rico Wednesday, barreling past the US territory that is still recovering from a powerful storm two years ago. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said the hurricane watch and tropical storm warning for the island had been lifted, and that “Dorian continues to move away from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.” “The threat has already […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has been designated the caretaker of the government while President Rodrigo Duterte is on official visit to China. Special Order No. 916 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and by Duterte said Guevarra shall be officer-in-charge from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1. The order said Guevarra shall therefore take care of the “day-to-day operations and general administration of the executive department” and shall “if necessary, act for and on behalf […]
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s prime minister on Thursday warned African leaders against accumulating too much debt, in an apparent reference to Chinese infrastructure projects that some blame for damaging the finances of developing nations. Addressing leaders from several African nations at a development conference in Yokohama, Shinzo Abe stressed that Tokyo was promoting “quality” infrastructure exports and investments, supported by Japan’s government-backed institutions. “What should the government do to encourage (entrepreneurs) to exercise their […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Francis Pangilinan urged the government to listen to China and cancel the licenses of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators. In backing the call of the Chinese embassy in the Philippines, Pangilinan noted that gambling was illegal in China in the first place. Some forms of gambling, including online gambling, are legal in the Philippines. “Ibig sabihin, mga Chinese criminal ang nagpapatakbo ng mga POGO dito sa Pilipinas,” he said. He also noted that the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Racing driver Jessi Combs, considered the “fastest woman on four wheels,” was killed in a car accident trying to break her own record, police said Wednesday. Combs’s jet car crashed Tuesday in the Alvord Desert where she was pronounced dead at the scene, officers in the northwestern US state of Oregon said in a statement. Combs, 39, earned her “fastest woman” title in 2013 when she hit 398 miles […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Dasol, Infanta, Mabini, Sual, Alaminos City, Mangatarem, Labrador, Agno, Infanta, Anda, Burgos and Bolinao. PAGASA said these conditions may persist for one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “Residents of mountain slopes are advised (against) possible landslides […]
Wants a ban in the giving of assignments during weekends (Eagle News)–Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill that aims to limit the homework given to select students during weekdays, and bans it entirely during weekends. In filing Senate Bill No. 966 on Aug. 27, Poe noted that the welfare of students from the kindergarten to Grade 12 levels, who are covered by the bill, and teachers should be promoted, noting that assignments were only […]
