Tag: Aquino administration

Officials of former administration not yet off the hook regarding Dengvaxia controversy – Malacañang

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Officials of the previous Aquino administration are not yet off the hook regarding the Dengvaxia vaccine controversy, according to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque. Roque said that that after the investigation being conducted by Congress and the Department of Justice, those who are found to be liable will be charged. “Basta ang sabi ni Presidente, ituloy ang imbestigasyon ng DOJ, ituloy ang imbestigasyon ng Senado, at kung merong dapat managot, pananagutin […]

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President Duterte confident that Senate will uncover truth behind Dengvaxia controversy

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed confidence that the Senate will be able to uncover the truth behind the Dengvaxia controversy. Duterte also said that he is in no position to judge who is responsible for this, nor is he ready to “condemn” anybody. “I cannot blame anybody. I am not prepared to condemn anybody there simply because binili nga natin ‘yun…Not as yet so I am not prepared to pass […]

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Garin: No corruption in Dengvaxia procurement

(Eagle News) — Former Health Secretary Janette Garin on Monday denied money exchanged hands in the procurement of the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. In a media interview before the start of the joint hearing of the blue ribbon and health committees, Garin said that the proper process was followed in the procurement of the vaccine during former President Benigno Aquino III’s term. “Wala po itong korupsyon. Wala po itong paghahangad na pagmamadali,” she said. She […]

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DOJ orders investigation of PDAF and DAP scam during Aquino Administration

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the case of malversation filed against former President Benigno Aquino III, as well as the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) scams under the Aquino administration. Justice Secretary Vitaliano II  ordered the NBI to look into the malversation charges filed by Manila Councilor Greco Belgica against former President  III, former Budget […]

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President Duterte blames former administration for country’s illegal drug problem

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News)  — President Rodrigo Duterte blamed the Aquino administration for the alarming illegal drug situation of the country, departing from his previous pronouncement during his State of the Nation Address that he would not dwell on the mistakes of the past administration. But on Tuesday, President Duterte said that he was only able to find out how widespread the illegal drug problem is after taking the presidency. He added that the […]

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PHL Agriculture policy directions on Agriculture in the context of the ASEAN Community

PHL Agriculture policy directions on Agriculture in the context of the ASEAN Community (Eagle News) — The Philippine agriculture sector is the country’s largest single employer, even as the government looks to the development of other modern industries. It directly employs more than one-quarter of all workers in non-services industries.   More than 11 million Filipinos relied on agriculture for their livelihood in 2013, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. But ironically, despite accounting for […]

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Palace sums up major accomplishments of Aquino gov’t

  (Eagle News) —  Malacanang summed up the major accomplishments of the Aquino administration in the last six years a few days before President Aquino steps down from office. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., listed among the major accomplishments of the Aquino administration the so-called change on the perception of other countries on the Philippines with regards to corruption. In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo Ng Bayan, Coloma cited the advance made by […]

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Aquino administration praises stronger PNP anti-drug ops

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Aquino administration heaped praises at the stronger anti-illegal drugs operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP).The number of drug dealers killed in such operations increased by 200% in the first five months of 2016, particularly in the period after the May 9 elections. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, this is proof that the PNP is serious with its mandate against criminality and such efforts deserve recognition. (Eagle News […]

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Aquino administration bigong matulungan ang mga manggagawa – analyst

MANILA, Philippines — Bigo ang administrasyong Aquino na tugunan ang hinaing ng mga manggagawang Pilipino sa kabila ng gumaganda umanong ekonomiya ng bansa. Ito ang inihayag ng political analyst na si Professor Ramon Casiple kasabay ng paggunita sa araw ng paggawa noong Mayo 1. Aniya, mas inuuna ng mga kapitalistang employer ang malaking kita kaysa sa kanilang coporate social responsibility sa mga empleyado. Dahil dito, tila binalewala lamang ng pamahalaan ang reklamo ng mga manggagawa […]

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Aquino gov’t remains committed to “Daang Matuwid” policy

(Eagle News) — The Aquino administration remains committed to its “Daang Matuwid” line, as Malacanang reiterated its position that the government will act in the people’s best interest. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement that the “Aquino administration’s commitment to Daang Matuwid goes beyond mere rhetoric.” He said that the President and even all government agencies are doing their best to translate into concrete action their “rhetoric.” The President’s schedule last week, which […]

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Peace panel meets in Malaysia

KUALA Lumpur, Malaysia – The government peace panel and the peace negotiators of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front went to Malaysia for a two-day meeting in response to the failure of the Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law. According to government peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, they allowed for the abatement of strong emotions with the said failure of the BBL before they scheduled the meeting. The MILF, on the other hand, is questioning the […]

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PH economic gains due to good governance

The steady streak of improvements and recognition in the Philippines’ global competitiveness can be attributed to good governance implemented by the Aquino administration, a senior official said Friday. During the Kapihan sa Media ng Bayan held at the Philippine Information Agency, Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said that it was good governance and macroeconomic reforms, which led to the good performance of the government, and then eventually, the Philippines being recognized as the most improved […]

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