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MANILA , Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines’ economy grew a better-than-expected 6.9 percent in the first quarter, the government said Thursday, putting it on track to meet full year targets and making it one of Asia’s best performers for the three month period. The GDP figure beat economist forecasts of about 6.6 percent, and marks the highest quarterly growth in the Philippines since the end of 2014. It was achieved despite a drought-ravaged farm sector […]
MANILA , Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines holds national elections on Monday, following six years of strong economic growth under President Benigno Aquino who nevertheless has been criticized for failing to fix a devastating rich-poor divide. Below are key facts and figures on the Philippines and its political system: The country and its political system — The Philippines became an independent nation in 1946, following more than 400 years as a colony of either […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said Wednesday. The impoverished nation, which has never before operated submarines and until now relied largely on US surplus ships, has been ramping up defence spending in response to China’s military expansion in the region. China claims almost all of the South China Sea despite conflicting claims from […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is considering four candidates for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary as a replacement for Secretary Albert del Rosario. The President added that he is yet to speak with said candidates and that two hold sensitive positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/njOw7qNoEp8
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, President Benigno Aquino can use his presidential prerogative to implement a salary increase for more than one million government employees this year, with the failure of the Congress to pass the Salary Standardization Law, (SSL-4). Belmonte added that the House of Representatives was able to pass its own version of the law but the Senate failed to do the same with its own version. (Eagle […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to political analysts, it is expected that President Benigno Aquino will meet with Filipino voters in California to secure their votes for administration standard bearer former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas as his most suitable replacement. According to the records of the Commission on Elections, there are 200, 000 registered Filipino voters in the United Sates of America. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
The independent bloc of lawmakers holds President Benigno Aquino responsible for the death of the SAF 44, citing his many shortfalls during the Operation Exodus as the reason why the government forces suffered heavy casualties. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
At the opening of the Mamasapano probe, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile claimed that President Benigno Aquino was shielding himself from any responsibility for the Mamasapano incident. Enrile said at the resumption of the Senate inquiry that he will show evidence that Aquino directly participated in the planning and preparation of Oplan Exodus. The senator claimed that Aquino was aware when the encounter between the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers and Moro rebels were ongoing and […]
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were welcomed by President Benigno Aquino in the Malacañang, as the imperial couple visits the country for a state visit and a series of charity missions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Despite the meeting conducted by President Benigno Aquino with the members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Sonny Belmonte said that the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law is hindered due to the failure of forming a quorum in the lower house. But Belmonte added that this does not mean that the BBL will not be passed in the lower house. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
President Benigno Aquino campaigned for the administration candidate Mar Roxas in Italy, saying that only Roxas can ensure the continuation of reforms that he implemented. In the same campaign, President Aquino criticized the other presidential candidates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
World leaders wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (November 19), with the host Philippine President Benigno Aquino citing the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring quality growth. “Our theme for APEC 2015 has been building inclusiving economies, building a better world by balancing the discussions in APEC between the technical aspects of trade and its implications on the social and environmental challenges of growth, we have refocused our discussion towards all […]
