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(Eagle News)–The Philippines ‘ headline inflation increased to 3.8% in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday, May 7. Based on PSA data, this was 0.1 percent higher than the 3.7% registered in March. The PSA said the uptrend in the overall inflation was primarily influenced by the “higher year-on-year increase in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic beverages at 6.0 percent during the month from 5.6 percent in March 2024.” The faster annual growth […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Tuesday, May 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 5:18 a.m. The epicenter was 199 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, May 6, announced new appointees in government. The following are the new officials and their posts and office assignments: Department of Agriculture Arlene M. Sagayo – Director III Department of Finance-National Tax Research Center Mark Lester Aure – Director IV (Executive Director) Department of Justice-Office of the Government Corporate Counsel Jonathan Nicolas – Assistant Government Corporate Counsel Department of Health-Philippine Health Insurance Commission Thea Arcely Gimenez – Acting Member, Expert […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos is eyeing a return to the old school calendar by “next year.” “Especially, with the El Niño being what it is. Every day you turn on the news, F2F classes are cancelled, F2F classes have been postponed, etcetera. So, talagang kailangan na kailangan na. So, yes. That’s part of the plan that we are trying to do to bring back already the old schedule,” President Marcos said. He said he has […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council that will consolidate all the lands owned by the state in a “master list.” “To ensure the efficient and effective allocation and utilization of land resources for the country’s national development goals, it is necessary to consolidate a comprehensive list of all government lands,” President Marcos said in issuing Administrative Order No. 21. He added the move will also boost the administration’s […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the streamlining of the permits process for infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs). In issuing Executive Order No. 59, the President said there was a need to particularly further streamline the process for the issuance of required licenses, clearances, permits, certifications or authorizations “to expedite the implementation of IFPs, consistent with RA 9485, as amended.” The EO stipulates clauses on online processes and/or electronic submission and acceptance, the simultaneous processing of […]
(Eagle News)–The Marawi Compensation Board has so far awarded over P140 million in compensation to the victims of the 2017 Marawi siege. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the P148,848,794.26 awarded as of April 30–or roughly nine months since the board started receiving claims—constitute compensation for 86 death claims and 32 structural and personal property claims. MCB Chair Maisara Dandamun-Latiph said the compensation is based on Republic Act 11696, which “offers a legal framework to […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office has warned the public against online scammers who use the agency’s name to dupe people into giving their personal information supposedly to pay for their traffic violations. Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza said the phishing scam involves informing potential victims of these supposed violations via text, which would contain a link to the supposed LTO website that asks for the user’s personal details. Once a payment option for the supposed violations […]
(Eagle News)–An India-based company is eyeing a port project in Bataan, the Presidential Communications Office said on Friday, May 3. According to the PCO, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ Ltd.) Managing Director Karan Adani made the revelation during a courtesy call on President Bongbong Marcos in Malacañang on Thursday, May 2. The PCO said the largest commercial port operator in India is particularly planning to develop a 25-meter-deep port that can accommodate […]
(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the country, meanwhile, will experience the same conditions. The entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.
(Eagle News)–Face-to-face classes on Thursday, May 2, were suspended in some areas due to expected extreme heat conditions. The schools in the following areas are set to implement asynchronous classes or alternative learning modalities instead: Angeles City – all levels, public and private Caloocan – kinder to senior high school, public schools General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite – elementary and secondary, public and private schools Imus, Cavite – all levels, public and private schools Malabon City […]
(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the country, meanwhile, will experience the same conditions. The entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters, PAGASA said.
