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High Court lifts TRO on issuance of 700,000 license plates to motorists By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that there was an allotment in the 2014 General Appropriations Act for the Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program, and that the use of such funds was constitutional. In making the ruling, the SC effectively paved the way for the release of 700,000 license plates which had been the subject of a temporary restraining […]
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US federal workers prepared to return to work Tuesday after Congress ended a three-day government shutdown, with President Donald Trump claiming victory in his standoff with Democrats. The House voted 266 to 150 to extend federal funding for another three weeks, hours after Senate Democrats dropped their opposition to the plan after winning Republican assurances of a vote on immigration in the coming […]
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has hoisted an Alert Level 4 over Mt. Mayon following the volcano’s recent activity that could reportedly lead to “hazardous eruptions.” An eruption leads to the destruction of people’s properties and lives. Preparation, in short, is key to survival
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday urged the Ombudsman to look into alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles’ claim that she gave at least P5 million to Senator Franklin Drilon’s 2010 election campaign. “The Constitution in providing for accountability of public officers is the legal basis for the relevant government agency to conduct an investigation,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, the Department of Justice should also conduct its own […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon on Tuesday said that war in Marawi may break out again if Congress does not pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law. In fact, Esperon, who spoke during a Senate hearing on the proposed BBL, said that the “threat of violent extremism and radicalization looms even larger” in Mindanao if certain issues were not addressed. He said so far, some individuals were already taking advantage of […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Neil Diamond, one of the best-selling singers of all time, announced Monday he was immediately retiring from touring after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Following his doctor’s advice, the Brooklyn native who turns 77 on Wednesday scrapped Australia and New Zealand stops scheduled for March as part of a global tour to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a recording artist. However, Diamond said in a statement that he plans […]
ALBAY, Philippines (AFP) — Lava and ash shoot up from one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, Mayon, amid fears of a violent explosion.
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council insisted on Tuesday that the national government was giving enough assistance to Albay since the volcano was monitored in a restive state. In belying Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara’s claims, NDRRMC Spokesperon Romina Marasigan said there were many food and non-food items in the provincial and regional offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and assistance continued to pour […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Houston Rockets aren’t the type of team to rest on their laurels. Just two days after beating the reigning league champion Golden State Warriors, the Houston quickly refocused on Monday night with a 99-90 victory over the Miami Heat in a battle of first-place NBA teams. James Harden scored a team-high 28 points while Chris Paul had 16 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Rockets, who […]
(Eagle News) – Nasa 500 unit ng temporary housing sa Sagunsungan, Marawi City ang maaari ng gamitin at patirhan sa mga “Bakwit.” Sa update ng National Housing Authority maaari na itong tirhan at kumpleto raw sa suplay ng tubig at kuryente. Ayon sa NHA, nagkakahalaga ng 1 bilyong piso ang budget allocation para sa 6,400 na temporary shelter. Bahagi ng plano ang pagtatayo ng mga livelihood center gaya ng palengke terminal at iba pang pangkabuhayan […]
“They should not allow themselves to look pathetic and worse, ridiculous,” he says (Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday slammed lawmakers who said amendments and revisions to the Charter could be done without the participation of the Senate, noting that such an interpretation of what the Constitution says about charter change was “at best, self-serving.” “For their own sake, they should not allow themselves to look pathetic and worse, ridiculous,” Lacson said. Lacson […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine economy posted a growth of 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday. In a press conference, National Statistician Lisa Grace S. Bersales said that the gross domestic product was driven primarily by the industry sector, which posted a growth of 7.3 percent in October to December. With the 6.6 percent growth in the fourth quarter of last year, the Philippine economy posted a […]
