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Leftists, some OFWs to SC: Stop gov’t from requiring OFWs to contribute to SSS

(Eagle News)–Leftists and several Overseas Filipino Workers have asked the Supreme Court to stop the government from requiring OFWs to contribute to the Social Security System. In their 35-page petition for certiorari and prohibition, Migrante International; former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares; Bayan Muna Reps. Carlos Zarate, Ferdinand Gaite and  Eufemia Cullamat; Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro; Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas; Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago; and  OFWs Feliza Benitez, Jennifer Borbe, […]

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Iran’s Rouhani tells US to take ‘first step’ by lifting sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday told the United States to “take the first step” by lifting all sanctions against Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump said he was open to meeting. “The step is to retreat from sanctions. You must retreat from all illegal, unjust and wrong sanctions against the nation of Iran,” Rouhani said in a speech aired live on state television. He said “the key for positive change is in […]

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Revilla slams “double standards, sense of entitlement” of group calling for detained De Lima to be allowed to participate in Senate proceedings

(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla described as “disheartening”  what he said were the “double standards and sense of entitlement” of the group that is calling for detained Senator Leila de Lima to be allowed to participate in Senate proceedings. In a statement, Revilla said when he was incarcerated due to “politically motivated charges,” a “very vocal group” was against his participation in Senate proceedings. Revilla was eventually acquitted of the plunder charges filed against him in […]

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President Duterte visits Libingan ng mga Bayani

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Monday night the Libingan ng mga Bayani to commemorate National Heroes Day. The President made the visit hours after he skipped the National Heroes Day rites and wreathlaying ceremony in the cemetery in Fort Bonifacio. Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano represented him instead. Senator Bong Go, the President’s former longtime aide, said  that while the chief executive was “indisposed,” there was nothing to worry about. In his National Heroes Day […]

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Cancelled flights for Tuesday, Aug. 27

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Tuesday, Aug. 27, were cancelled due to the bad weather. Below is a list: CebGo DG 6111: Manila-Naga DG 6112: Naga-Manila DG 6113: Manila-Naga DG 6114: Naga-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal Number 2 has been hoisted over Isabela, Aurora and Quirino as “Jenny,” now a tropical storm, moves toward Central Luzon. Signal No. 1 is in place in Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain […]

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Yasay: Reporting loans not part of my job at Banco Filipino

(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, denied any wrongdoing in what prosecutors said was Banco Filipino Savings & Mortgage Bank’s failure to  report P350 million in loans to Tierrasud Inc. between 2001 to 2009. In an interview over ANC, Yasay said he was “just” a director of the now-defunct bank and was only “tasked and hired to sit down with high officials of the (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) to […]

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Duterte orders creation of coordinating body with MNLF to thresh out security issues in Sulu

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of a body that will coordinate between the government and the Moro National Liberation Front in a bid to thresh out security issues in Sulu. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 27, days  after President Duterte met with MNLF founding chair Nur Misuari in Davao. Panelo said the President made the announcement during that meeting. “The GPH-MNLF Coordinating Committee will serve as a […]

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Indonesia picks Borneo island for new capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia will move its capital to the eastern edge of jungle-clad Borneo island, President Joko Widodo said Monday, as the country shifts its political heart away from congested and sinking megalopolis Jakarta. The proposed location — near the regional cities of Balikpapan and Samarinda — is an area at “minimal” risk of natural disasters, where the government already owns some 180,000 hectares (445,000 acres) of land, he added. “The location is […]

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Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires: govt

BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of “his home and his colonies.” “We appreciate (the offer), but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,” Onyx Lorenzoni, chief of staff to President Jair Bolsonaro, told the G1 news website. Lorenzoni was referring to a $20 million pledge made at the G7 […]

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Signal No. 2 hoisted over three areas as “Jenny” intensifies into a tropical storm

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Jenny” has intensified into a tropical storm as it continues to move toward Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Jenny,” which is located 360 kilometers east northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte or 490 km east of Infanta, Quezon, is forecast to make landfall in Aurora tonight or tomorrow early morning. Signal No. 2 is hoisted over Isabela, Aurora and Quirino, while Signal No. 1 is in place […]

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Lacson asks public for help in ensuring “pork-free” 2020 national budget

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson is seeking the help of the public in ensuring that the 2020 national budget remains “pork-free.” “Any technical support from the outside will certainly help in our scrutiny of the 2020 budget books,” Lacson said in response to a question about whether or not his staff knew financial forensics. According to Lacson, budget deliberations start this week in the 18th Congress. “It is time to play another protracted game of “hide-and-seek”: they […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Agusan del Sur, Maguindanao and Surigao del Norte within the next 1 to 2 hours. The conditions are being experienced in North Cotabato, particularly in Arakan, Magpet, President Roxas; in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Bislig, Lungig, Barobo and San […]

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