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by Tony Gamal-Gabriel Agence France-Presse MOUSL, Iraq – Iraqi forces said Monday that they have taken more territory from jihadists and were searching for militants and bombs on the edge of the Old City as they press an offensive in west Mosul. They are also striking IS with armed drones as part of a renewed push launched on March 5 that has forced the jihadists out of several neighbourhoods and key sites, including the famed Mosul […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte once again pushed for the need for a federal system of government to allow for the better distribution of public services and foster lasting peace in the country. “A successful federalism would provide a strong president but with a parliament working independently. That will be good, it will dissipate the authority of the few holding power,” Duterte said in his speech during the 35th Anniversary of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Finance (DOF) is eyeing the revival of the Pantawid Pasada Program for commuters and public utility vehicles. This is to reduce the effect of the proposed excise tax on petroleum products if implemented. According to Quezon Rep. Dakila Carlo Cua, the House committee on ways and means chair, the cash subsidy scheme will help cushion the impact of high fuel prices on public utility vehicles when implemented. […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revealed that apart from drug lords, some people in the mining industry were funding destabilization efforts against him. “I know you (from the mining industry) are funding the opposite side. Alam ko na ngayon..that some of you are even funding..to destabilize (my government),” Duterte said in a media briefing. When asked if people outside the country were helping them, he said: “Yes. Dyan sa America madalas..” Duterte did not […]
ISABEL, Leyte (Eagle News) – Matagumpay na naisagawa ng mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang clean-up drive noong Sabado, March 11 sa Isabel, Leyte. Pinangunahan ito ng kapisanang Buklod (kapisanan ng mga may-asawa sa loob ng INC). Nilinis nila ang pangunahing lansangan sa nasabing bayan. Nagpahiram naman ang lokal na pamahalaan ng garbage truck para hakutin ang mga naipong basura. Bagaman masungit ang panahon, hindi ito nakahadlang sa mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo upang […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it was “unlikely” there would be an extension of the ongoing voters’ registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, the commission sees no valid reason at this time to extend the registration. “Although there has yet to be a formal request for an extension of the voter registration, current prevailing events make it unlikely,” he […]
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (Eagle News) – Nagsimula na ang operasyon ng commercial flights sa Surigao City, Surigao del Norte nitong Lunes ng umaga, March 13. Pansamantalang itinigil ang mga flight sa nasabing paliparan matapos itong salantain ng lindol noong nakaraang buwan. Ayon kay Engr. Junelito Abrazado, CAAP Manager ng Surigao City Airport, unang nagbalik ng operasyon ang Cebu Pacific na mayroong rutang Cebu-Surigao-Cebu. Nakatakda naman ang operasyon ng Philippine Airlines sa March 26. Dagdag […]
(Eagle News) — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez on Sunday, March 12, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for supporting her on her campaign against irresponsible mining. Lopez also commended the President on his love and care for the country. She also called the President the “real thing” due to his perseverance to support her on her anti-mining stance. “In the plane already… want to say one more thing.. that I am deeply and profoundly […]
(Eagle News) — The killings of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa and his inmate Raul Yap in their cell last year were premeditated, according to a report by two Senate committees. The senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, and the committee on justice and human rights also said that the operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Region 8 led by Supt. Marvin Marcos abused their authority to cover up their involvement in […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — A fire hit Trinoma Mall in Quezon City on Monday (March 13) and was immediately raised to second alarm nine minutes after it started. Based on an initial investigation of the Tandang Sora Fire Substation officers, the fire began at 2:25 in the afternoon at an appliance warehouse beside the mall and near the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station. “The fire is still under investigation and around 20 fire trucks have been sent […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia’s powerful Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left for the United States on Monday to meet President Donald Trump, state media said. Prince Mohammed, who is seeking foreign investment in an economic reform plan, is the highest-ranking Saudi official to hold talks with Trump since the US leader took office in January. The visit, which officially begins Thursday, focuses on the “strengthening of bilateral relations… and regional issues of […]
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Violence against children in war-ravaged Syria was “at its worst” in 2016, the United Nations children’s agency said Monday as the conflict nears its seventh year. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund said that cases of children being killed, maimed, or recruited into armed groups were the “highest on record” last year. “The depth of suffering is unprecedented. Millions of children in Syria come under attack on a daily basis, […]
