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(Eagle News) – The Department of Finance extended the deadlines for the the payment of “taxes, fees, and charges of local government units (LGUs) to June 25. The DOF said that this was in line with the provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 11469, or the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, which seeks to provide relief to Filipinos impacted by the severe disruption of economic activities brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang said that “there is an emerging consensus” from medical experts, businessmen, government officials and other individuals to extend the enhanced community quarantine for another two weeks. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this in a statement as the quarantine period is set to end on April 12 in Luzon. Panelo said that President Rodrigo Duterte is observing and studying the situation, while consulting experts, as he wants the virus pandemic to […]
(Eagle News) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) sees no reason to extend voting hours for the May 13 midterm elections despite reports of polling precincts which opened late, or delays in the voting due to defective vote counting machines. “Extension is not necessary because the voting hours by design is already flexible,” according to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez. Jimenez explained that voters who are within the vicinity of the polling precincts would still […]
The EU on Wednesday warned Britain it would have to hold elections to the European Parliament if it wants to delay Brexit until June 30, as Prime Minister Theresa May has requested. Before May put in the request, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker urged her in a phone call not to set a date that was beyond the May 23 to 26 European elections. An internal commission briefing note prepared ahead of this week’s EU […]
(Eagle News) — The management of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 on Thursday, Jan. 24, said it would study the proposal to extend the operation of its trains for two more hours. “We will study the proposal given the changes in the current MRT-3 ridership profile as compared to when the extended hours was tested in the past,” the MRT-3 said in a statement. It added, however, that “while we echo our pledge of […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 12, thanked Congress for approving President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for a third extension of martial law in Mindanao. “We thank our lawmakers for sharing the Executive’s view that the extension is purely intended for the general welfare and well being of the people of Mindanao,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement, calling the approval a “positive development.” According to Panelo, “public safety demands decisive action […]
(Eagle News) — The 17th Congress on Wednesday, Dec. 12, voted to extend martial law in Mindanao for a third time. Two hundred thirty five lawmakers voted for the extension, 28 against it, and one abstained. Among the senators, 12 senators–Senate President Tito Sotto, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senators Gringo Honasan, Ping Lacson, Richard Gordon, Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe, Koko Pimentel, JV Ejercito, Sonny Angara, Sherwin Gatchalian and Manny Pacquiao–voted for the extension […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is open to leading the country’s transition to a federal type of government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday, July 9, this was provided “it is only until 2022.” “He has made a personal decision. It’s only until 2022. Earlier, if possible,” Roque said. Roque gave the assurance as critics alleged Duterte was pushing for an amendment to the Constitution to ensure his stay in power. Former Chief […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday announced he would again extend the term of Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa. Duterte made the announcement in a speech in Malacanang. “(Dela Rosa).. I extended (his) term until April 24. Will extend his term a little bit longer,” Duterte said. It was unclear up to when Dela Rosa would serve as PNP chief. Dela Rosa was supposed to retire on January 21 but Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — Nagwagi kamakailan ng mga parangal ang dalawang DJs ng Pinas FM 95.5, ang FM radio station ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), ang rapper-composer na si Michael “Aikee” Aplacador, lalong kilala bilang DJ Aikee, at ang singer-songwriter-composer na si Davey Langit Pumangatlo ang entry ni DJ Aikee na pinamagatang “Extension” sa katatapos lang na Himig Handog 2017 songwriting competition. Ang awit na ito ay sariling komposisyon ni DJ Aikee. Siya mismo ang […]
Says votes should be explained after results are announced (Eagle News) — The body has denied Rep. Edcel Lagman’s motion to amend the rules that will allow members of Congress to explain their votes before they cast them. But House Majority Floor leader Rudy Fariñas objected to the proposed amendment, saying both Houses–the Senate and the House of Representatives—had already approved the rules that say that an explanation of the votes will take place after […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a special session to be held on Saturday to discuss martial law in Mindanao. This was confirmed by Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto right after the talk between the majority coalition and the President a while ago in Malacañang. According to Sotto, based on Duterte’s request, the joint session on martial law in Mindanao–which could be extended to 60 more days—will be held […]
