Tag: philippines

US Navy tweets photos of US warships’ passage in PHL seas ahead of Pelosi’s visit in Taiwan

  (Eagle News) — The US Navy released several photos of US warships passing in Philippine seas ahead of the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan. On Tuesday, August 2, in a tweet, the US Pacific Fleet, described as the “world’s largest fleet command,” posted several photos of the US warships’ passage in Philippine seas over the weekend. The US Navy, posted in a tweet, that at least three powerful US warships […]

PBBM says PHL “has no intention of rejoining” ICC

Pres. Marcos Jr., says PHL already investigating drug-related killings that happened during Duterte administration   (Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday, Aug. 1, that the Philippines “has no intention of rejoining” the International Criminal Court (ICC). The decision came about after President Marcos Jr., convened his legal team to discuss what would be the strategy of his administration in dealing with the ICC. The ICC, through Prosecutor Karim Khan, had […]

Pres. Marcos Jr., extends his “deepest condolences” to FVR’s family, declares period of nat’l mourning

“We did not only lose a good leader but also a member of the family,” says PBBM on death of ex-Pres. Fidel Ramos   (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., extended his “deepest condolences” to the family of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos who passed away on Sunday, July 31. He also declared July 31 to August 9, 2022 as national days of mourning for the former president who was a cousin of […]

Ex-Pres. Fidel V. Ramos dies at 94

  (Eagle News) — Former President Fidel V. Ramos died on Sunday, July 31, according to a statement from his family. He was 94. Ramos, who had served as the president of the Philippines from June 30, 1992 to June 30, 1998, succeeded the late President Corazon Aquino who was installed after the 1986 People Power Revolution. The family of former President Ramos, through his son-in-law Col. Alex Sembrano of Sandigan PMA Class 1982, on […]

PBBM vetoes bill that sought tax exemptions on allowances given for services rendered during elections

Cites impact on revenue loss, inequitability of such tax exemptions   (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has vetoed the bill that sought to exempt from taxes the allowances and financial benefits of persons serving during elections, saying that the impact of the revenue loss from this was “too substantial.” Palace press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the President vetoed House Bill No. 9652 and Senate Bill No. 2520, also known as “An Act […]

VP Sara greets Iglesia Ni Cristo on 108th year, says INC has guided millions into a “meaningful life of faith”

  (Eagle News) – Vice-President Sara Duterte conveyed her warmest congratulations to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) on the occasion of its 108th anniversary on Wednesday, July 27. The Vice-President noted how the INC “has guided millions of Filipinos all over the country and abroad into a meaningful life of faith, compassion, and love of God, country and fellowmen.” “We value INC’s immense contributions to the growth and development of our country as we share […]

PHL death toll due to strong quake rises to 6; number of injured nears 140

    (Eagle News) – The Philippine death toll due to the strong magnitude 7 quake that shook northern Luzon rose to six, with the number of injured also rising to 136, the country’s disaster agency said. There are still four missing persons as of Friday morning, July 29. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the affected population by the strong quake and its aftershocks has also reached almost 80,000 coming […]

DOH confirms the country’s first monkeypox case

(Eagle News) – The Philippines has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus – a 31-year old Filipino who arrived from abroad on July 19, the Department of Health said on Friday, July 29. The patient also had prior travel to countries with confirmed monkeypox cases, according to Health Undersecretary Beverly Ho. The DOH official, however, did not reveal the gender of the Filipino who is now confirmed to be the first monkeypox case […]

Pres. Marcos Jr. inspects quake damage in Abra, visits the injured

  (Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., inspected the damage done by the strong magnitude 7 quake that shook Abra last Wednesday, July 27, and visited some of the injured who were being treated in hospitals. During his visit to the quake’s epicenter in Abra on Thursday, July 28, the President also checked the condition of the provincial hospital and visited patients who were evacuated to the grounds of the hospital in the […]

Pres. Marcos Jr., greets the Iglesia Ni Cristo on its 108th anniversary

  (Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., greeted the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) on its 108th anniversary on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, as he recognized how the INC had been helpful to the government and the Filipino nation in fostering peace and goodwill. In his message, Marcos Jr., said that for more than a hundred years, the INC had showed the value of having a strong faith in God, and of following […]

Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines

by Mikhail Flores and Ron Lopez Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said Thursday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage. Five people were killed and more than 150 injured when a 7.0-magnitude quake struck the lightly populated province of Abra on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The powerful quake rippled across the mountainous region, toppling […]