QUEZON CITY, Sept. 26 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will lead the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016 today. The law states that all Filipinos, who have reached 100 years old and above, whether residing in the Philippines or abroad shall be honored with a Letter of Felicitation from the President of the Philippines congratulating the celebrant for his or […]
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Philippines tells world not to interfere in Duterte drugs war
(Reuters) By David Brunnstrom | UNITED NATIONS Philippines Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay told the United Nations on Saturday his country’s new president, Rodrigo Duterte, had an “unprecedented” mandate and the world should not interfere in his crackdown on crime. Addressing the annual U.N. General Assembly, Yasay said the Duterte government was “determined to free the Philippines from corrupt and other stagnating practices, including the manufacture, distribution and use of illicit drugs. “Our actions, however, […]
Taiwan asks Google to blur images of South China Sea island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan’s defence ministry has asked Google to blur images of a new development believed to be for military use on a disputed South China Sea island. Tensions remain high in the region over conflicting territorial claims, particularly over the strategically important Spratlys chain. Taiwan administers Taiping island, which is the largest in the Spratlys archipelago. The island chain is also claimed in part or whole by the Philippines, Vietnam and China. […]
Gordon replaces De Lima as senate committee chair on justice and human rights
(Eagle News) — Senator Leila De Lima was replaced as chair of the Senate committee on justice and human rights Monday night, after majority of the senators voted to declare as vacant the chairmanship and membership of the said committee. There were 16 senators who voted “yes” to the motion of Senator Manny Pacquiao to declare the membership and chairmanship of the controversial senate committee vacant. Four senators voted “no” while two more abstained. It […]
‘Lost’ Australian pelican a hit in the Philippines
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (AFP) — An Australian pelican that strayed hundreds of kilometers from its nearest known habitat to end up in the Philippines is the first such bird to be seen in the Asian archipelago, wildlife enthusiasts said. The waterbird flew into a fish breeding farm on the outskirts of the southern port of General Santos in early September, resident Levy Discamento told AFP. “We saw a small flock of swallows chasing this big […]
US still committed to PHL as ally- John Kirby
(Eagle News)– United States (US) Department Spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday (September 13) reiterated that US will continue its commitments to the Philippines, and has yet to make any formal announcement regarding the removal of US troops in Mindanao. “I’ve seen the comments. I’ve seen them in press reporting, and what I can tell you is that we’re not aware of any official communication by the Philippine Government to that effect and to seek that […]
No directives yet on USSF pullout in Mindanao- AFP
(Eagle News)– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday (September 13) noted that it has not yet received any instructions about the presence of United States Special Forces in Mindanao. “We have yet to receive any specific directive as to how this pronouncement will be effected. We understand that the implementation of the said pronouncement is the subject of deliberations by concerned departments like DND and DFA to mention some,” AFP Spokesperson Brig. […]
Indonesia, Philippines vow to tackle sea kidnappings
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) – Indonesia and the Philippines on Friday pledged to ensure security on the high seas after a surge of kidnappings by Islamist militants in the strife-torn southern Philippines. At least 25 Indonesian sailors and a handful of Malaysians have been abducted this year travelling in the Sulu Sea between Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Philippine Islamist extremist outfit Abu Sayyaf, notorious for carrying out kidnappings-for-ransom, has been blamed for the abductions. Those […]
President Duterte accepts ASEAN 2017 chairmanship for the Philippines
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (September 8) accepted the Philippine chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit scheduled for next year, 2017, when ASEAN will be celebrating its 50th year. Duterte accepted the symbolical gavel of the ASEAN chairmanship for next year from Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith during the closing ceremony of the ASEAN Summit and handover of the ASEAN chairmanship to the Philippines. ASEAN leaders gathered in Vientiane for […]
Closing remarks of Lao PDR Prime Minister at ASEAN closing ceremony and chairmanship handover to Phl
Closing Remarks By H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of the Lao PDR at the Closing Ceremony of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related Summits and Handing Over of ASEAN Chairmanship to the Republic of the Philippines 8 September 2016, National Convention Centre ——– Your Majesty, Excellencies,Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related Summits held under the theme […]
U.S. President forges closer ties with ASEAN allies in last meeting
(Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama held a meeting with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders for the last time on Thursday (September 8) and reiterated U.S. commitment to rebalancing Asia. Obama became the first incumbent U.S. president to visit Laos this week for a series of meetings with the heads of state of the 10-nation regional bloc. “I’ve now met with leaders of ASEAN eight times, visited Southeast Asia more than any […]
South China Sea: facts on a decades-long dispute
VIENTIANE, Laos (AFP) — The disputed South China Sea was in focus Thursday at a regional summit in Laos as US President Barack Obama warned Beijing it cannot ignore a tribunal’s ruling that rejected its sweeping claims to the waters. China claims most of the sea, even waters approaching neighbouring countries, based on a vaguely defined “nine-dash-line” found on Chinese maps from the 1940s. The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations dispute this. Commentators say […]
