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PHL extends “deepest gratitude” to outgoing Japanese Emperor for fostering goodwill, friendship between Philippines and Japan

  (Eagle News) – The Philippines extended its “deepest gratitude” to the outgoing Emperor Akihito of Japan for his “invaluable role in advocating peace” and “fostering goodwill and friendship between the Philippines and Japan” throughout his reign. The message was extended by the Philippine government through the Department of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the abdication of His Majesty Emperor Akihito. The DFA said that during Emperor Akihito’s 30-year reign, the friendly relations between […]

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Palace supports Gordon’s call for probe into alleged influx of foreign doctors in PHL

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, April 30, said it supports  a probe into the supposed influx of foreign doctors in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after Senator Richard Gordon called for an investigation into an alleged syndicate that facilitates the entry of employment of such medical professionals even without the necessary permits. “He should really investigate the whys and the wherefores of this influx of foreign doctors in the […]

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Japan’s emperor performs main abdication ceremony

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito on Tuesday performed the main ritual to hand over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son Naruhito — Japan’s first abdication in more than two centuries. Akihito technically remains emperor until the stroke of midnight when the country ushers in the new imperial era of Reiwa, or “beautiful harmony”, that will last as long as Naruhito reigns. In a brief speech, the 85-year-old said he had spent […]

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Lacson files bill seeking to institutionalize direct public participation in the budget process

(Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill institutionalizing the direct participation of people’s organizations and non-government organizations in the preparation of the country’s annual spending bill. In filing Senate Bill No. 2219, Lacson said there was a need “to achieve a people-oriented budget as well as establish transparency and accountability in the budget process.” Under the bill, civil society organizations can observe public consultations, and submit position papers to national government agencies […]

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Comelec to proclaim 12 winners in senatorial race within two weeks after election day

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections is expected to proclaim the 12 winners in the upcoming senatorial race roughly within two weeks after the elections. According to James Jimenez, Comelec spokesperson, the proclamation of the winners in the local elections, on the other hand, can be done in 24 to 72 hours at the latest. At least 148 candidates are vying for a seat in the Senate. Over 18,000 national and local posts are […]

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EBC Films proudly presents the cast of “Guerrero Dos, Tuloy ang Laban”

by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) – After the successful launch of “Guerrero” and “Hapi ang Buhay the Musical,” two films that have won international critical acclaim, EBC Films is set to produce “Guerrero Dos, Tuloy ang Laban” (the fight continues). This was announced by Directors Stephen Cruz and Carlo Ortega Cuevas, in a story conference held at the Movie Stars Café, Quezon City last April 22, 2019. Guerrero is a story of […]

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Duterte signs EO for implementation of annex on normalization under CAB

(Eagle News) –President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order for the implementation of the annex on normalization under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. In signing Executive Order No. 79, Duterte said there was a need to “fully implement the various components of the normalization process and capitalize on existing mechanisms and framework” under the annex  signed on Jan. 25, 2014. The annex, which he said was an “integral” part of the CAB signed […]

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How fast fashion pollutes

https://youtu.be/uG-GIRPoyUQ The textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world. This videographic shows the impact of this industry as shown in the 7th IPBES conference, nicknamed the IPCC of biodiversity which opened in Paris. Stepahne Koguc, Jonathan Storey / AFP VIDEOGRAPHIC/

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DOTr: Construction of LRT Line 1 Cavite extension to begin on Wednesday, May 8

(Eagle News) — The construction of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite extension will start on Wednesday, May 8. The Department of Transportation made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 30, eight days before the scheduled construction work. According to the DOTr, the 11.7-kilometer railway extension project aims to connect Baclaran and Bacoor, Cavite so that the one-and a-half-hour trip is cut down to thirty minutes. Under the project, eight new […]

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DFA denies warning admin against partnering with Huawei

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has denied warning the Philippine government against partnering with Chinese technology giant Huawei. The DFA issued the clarification after Rappler published a report on an internal memorandum that informed the Department of Information and Communications Technology, National Security Council, and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency that the Czech Republic and France “have issued orders to limit the use of Huawei products primarily due to security concerns.” “This […]

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Leftists to SC: Ban Meralco from collecting bill deposits from consumers

(Eagle News) — Leftists on Tuesday, April 29, asked the Supreme Court to ban Manila Electric Corp. from imposing and collecting funds from customers that will make up the bill deposits. In a petition for certiorari, Neri Colmenares, Bayan Muna partlist Rep. Carlos Zarate, Anakpawis partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao, Gabriela Reps. Emerenciana de Jesus and Arlene Brosas, ACT Teachers partylist Rep. Francisca Castro, Kabataan partylist Rep. Sarah Elago and Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary general Renato […]

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Japan’s new imperial couple face heavy burden of tradition

By Kyoko HASEGAWA TOKYO, April 30, 2019 (AFP) – Japan’s incoming emperor Crown Prince Naruhito faces the delicate task of balancing tradition within the world’s oldest monarchy and his own modern values, including protecting his family from the palace’s rigid rules. The 59-year-old heir has not been shy about criticising the sometimes stifling lifestyle imposed on royals, particularly as his wife Masako has struggled to adapt to imperial life. And like his popular father Akihito, […]

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