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Robredo camp: Marcos should be blamed for the delay in resolution of his electoral protest

(Eagle News) — Former Senator Bongbong Marcos should be blamed for the delay in the resolution of his election protest, the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal said in a statement that in the first place, Marcos’ protest was “weak and flawed,” such that “the Presidential Electoral Tribunal has to resolve many preliminary matters before the case could move on.” He noted that it was the former senator “who […]

Publiko, pinag-iingat sa mga mananamantala sa relief operations para sa Mayon evacuees

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nagbabala ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) sa publiko na maging alerto sa maaaring manamantala sa isinasagawang relief operations ng kagawaran para sa mga apektado ng pag-aalburuto ng Bulkang Mayon. Makailang ulit na kasing ginamit ang pangalan ng kagawaran sa panahon ng kalamidad upang humingi ng tulong at maaari anila itong gamitin sa nangyayari ngayon sa Albay. Umapela si DSWD Officer-in-charge Emmanuel Leyco sa mga mamamayan na mas […]

Duterte declines EU invite to October summit; “They have always been imperialists,” he says

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declined an invitation  to the Asia-Europe meeting in Belgium this year sent by the European Union. “Well, I just don’t like their attitude. That’s all,” the President said. “You have always been imperialists ever since,” he said, noting that the bloc has always wanted to impose its own values on other countries. He added a trip to Europe would cost a lot. EU ambassador to the Philippines Franz […]

President Duterte to visit Albay

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to go to Albay to visit the residents affected by Mount Mayon’s recent activity. “I’ll probably take a rest for a day or two first … but I will go to Mayon,” the President said. He said he expected his plane to have difficulty landing in Legazpi City. He said it was  “(not) the (ashfall) there, but  the wind current that you have to worry about because it […]

Duterte: All gov’t projects to go through “Swiss challenge” method

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday reiterated his dislike for the lowest-bid policy in the procurement of government projects. According to Duterte, “henceforth, all projects of the Philippines would be something like a ‘Swiss challenge.” Unlike the lowest-bid policy that sees a contract usually awarded to the one who offered the lowest bid, a Swiss challenge sees other parties challenging the proposal of an original proponent. The original proponent then offers an improved bid. According […]

Deadly mudflows threaten residents near Mayon volcano

  by Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (AFP) — Millions of tons of ash and rock from Mayon volcano could bury nearby communities due to heavy rain, authorities said Saturday, as tens of thousands flee over fears of a deadly explosion. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued the warning as heavy rains lashed the area surrounding the Mayon volcano, which has been emitting flaming lava and giant clouds of […]

Sereno camp: Gadon filed criminal complaint vs CJ in “wrong office”

Filing shows his “ignorance of law, processes,” a Sereno spokesperson says (Eagle News)–Lawyer Larry Gadon’s filing of a graft complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in the “wrong office” only shows his “ignorance of the law and the processes,” her camp said on Saturday. “This is yet another desperate and laughable attempt by Atty. Gadon to push his sinister plot to remove the Chief Justice from office, fully aware that his impeachment complaint has no basis at […]

Duterte arrives in PHL from India trip

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the country early Saturday from his trip to India. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the trip generated at least $1.25 billion in investment commitment from Indian businessmen. He said business engagements resulted in the inking of  12 business agreements, two memoranda of understanding and 10 letters of intent. “(This has also resulted) in at least 10,000 jobs in infrastructure development, renewable energy, IT and business services including customer service […]

Senators challenge BBL critics: Go to Marawi City

(Eagle News) –Several senators on Friday challenged those against the passage of a Bangsamoro Basic Law to visit Marawi City. “Para sa mga tutol sa Bangsamoro Basic Law, please visit…. To end the extremist violence, please visit…and you will see ayaw ninyong mangyari ito sa inyo,” Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said. Senator Sonny Angara said agreed, noting that BBL critics should see the “extent of destruction” there. “Para makita nila …kung gaano ka-grabe at kailangan […]

AFP: NPA earned Php 1.4 billion from extortion activities in 2017

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The New People’s Army earned Php 1.4 billion from extortion activities in 2017. This is according to the Eastern Mindanao Command’s Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal. According to Madrigal,  the money was extorted from agricultural and mining companies in Mindanao. Madrigal said the amount can buy over 23,000 AK-47 rifles and 31 million ammunition. Cost of damage caused by NPA attacks amount to  Php1.2 billion, the official said. The NPA, […]

ASEAN and India to strengthen maritime defense

(Eagle News) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India  have agreed to strengthen maritime security defense cooperation. “India shares ASEAN’s vision through rule-based order for the oceans and seas. Respect for international laws, notably the UNCLOS is critical for this. We remain committed with ASEAN for cooperation in maritime area,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, referring to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas. According to the Indian Foreign […]

Lopez: Duterte trip to India resulted in over $1 billion in investment commitment from Indian businessmen

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to India has resulted in at least $1.25 billion in investment commitment from Indian businessmen, an official said. Speaking at the Philippines-India Business Forum at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi on Friday, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the Philippine delegation’s business engagements has also resulted in 12 business agreements, two memoranda of understanding and 10 letters of intent. “(This has also resulted) in at least 10,000 […]