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Malacanang disputes VP Binay’s allegations in his counter-SONA

(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Tuesday disputed statements made by Vice-President Jejomar Binay on alleged rampant corruption and increased poverty under the Aquino administration, saying that in fact, Filipinos are highly optimistic about their future compared to five years ago. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said that Filipinos generally regard that the Aquino administration is serious in pursuing its anti-corruption policy under the banner of “daang matuwid.” “Kung tutunghayan […]

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Palace: budget for state universities, colleges more than doubled during Aquino’s term

(Eagle News) — Malacañang on Tuesday said that the budget allocation for state universities and colleges has more than doubled during the term of President Aquino, contradicting Vice-President Jejomar Binay’s allegations in his “true state of the nation address.” “Contrary to the claim of Vice President Binay, the total budgetary allocation for State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) has more than doubled (100.4 percent) during the term of President Aquino,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said […]

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San Miguel’s Ramon Ang sues GMA-7 executives for estafa

President and Chief Executive Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation filed a case of syndicated estafa before the Department of Justice against top executives of the giant network, GMA 7 over the alleged failure to return his P1 billion down payment during negotiations in 2014 when Ang expressed interest in buying into the television network. In his 19-page complaint filed last July 27, Ang accused GMA chief executive officer Felipe L. Gozon, some of his […]

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VP Binay should stop blaming administration – solon

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — According to Isabela Congressman Rolito Albano, Vice-President Jejomar Binay Sr., should stop blaming the Aquino administration and instead should take steps to correct the alleged shortfall of the current administration in case he wins. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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PAGASA warns against strongest typhoon in the world

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) warned against the approach of the strongest typhoon in the world this year. Said typhoon bears the international designation of Soudelor. Although the said typhoon will not make a landfall, it will strengthen the southwest monsoon while inside the Philippine area of responsibility. International Typhoon “Soudelor” will be named Hanna, once it enters the Philippine Area of […]

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PNP on alert for private armed groups

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing for possible eventualities as the election nears due to the continued existence of several private armed groups that are also preparing to take action on the said elections. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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COMELEC may extend campaign period for 2016 elections

MANILA, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Election (COMELEC) may extend the campaign period for the upcoming 2016 election to 120 days to preempt premature campaigning on the part of the candidates. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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China doesn’t want to include territorial dispute in ASEAN talks

BEIJING, China, August 4 (Eagle News) — According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the coming meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not the proper forum for the discussion of the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea, thus said issue should not be included in the agenda of the said talks. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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August has two long weekends

MANILA, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — Malacañang reminded the public of two long weekends for the month of August. August 21 marks the celebration of the Ninoy Aquino Day while August 31 marks National Heroes Day. In Quezon City as well as the provinces of Quezon and Aurora will also have a mid-week holiday on August 19, which is Quezon Day. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Roxas vows to ‘continue, expand, and fight for Daang Matuwid’

AUGUST 4 — “Ngayon, buong katapatan, buong-loob, at buong-paninindigan kong tinatanggap ang tawag ng Daang Matuwid.” This was the message of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas as he accepted the endorsement and support of President Aquino on Friday at the jam-packed Corazon Aquino Kalayaan Hall of the historic Club Filipino in San Juan City on July 31, 2015. “Simula pa lang ito. Laban pa rin tayo,’” Roxas said, echoing the statement […]

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ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Malaysia

(Reuters) — Foreign Ministers of 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) kicked off a three-day meeting in Malaysia on Tuesday (August 4). The meeting is hosted by 2015 rotating chair, Malaysia. Attended by foreign ministers of the regional bloc, the group will discuss multi-lateral cooperation on the economy, policies and international issues. Key issues relating to the region are expected to be tabled, including the long-standing South China Sea issue. […]

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Malaysia calls for unity and amicable settlement in South China Sea issue

(Reuters) — Malaysia urged partners from Southeast Asia to unite and look into an “amicable” settlement on the territorial dispute with China as foreign ministers of the regional bloc meet for three-day talks in Malaysia on Tuesday (August 4). In the opening ceremony attended by all Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) ministers and foreign dignitaries like Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who was in the country for a state visit, Malaysia Foreign Minister Anifah […]

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