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Girl in C. Luzon contracted dengue only at least 20 months after vaccine administration, Duque says (Eagle News) – Health Secretary Francisco Duque on Friday raised the possibility Dengvaxia was not effective in the first place, following the discovery of a girl in Central Luzon who contracted the virus even before the 30-month protection the vaccine was supposed to provide had lapsed. “If you start counting from March 16 (last year, when the vaccination program […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has recommended a one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao. This is according to AFP Spokesperson Restituto Padilla, who spoke to the media on Friday. “As far as I’m concerned, there is a recommendation to similarly support the recommendation of the (Philippine National Police),” he said. He said the recommendation has been submitted to the Department of National Defense, whose secretary, Delfin Lorenzana, submitted the same […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Apat na brand new patrol boats mula sa France ang nakatakdang dumating sa bansa sa kalagitnaan ng 2018. Ayon kay Coast Guard Spokesman Captain Armand Balilo, malaking tulong ang mga sasakyang pandagat mula sa French government upang mapanatili ang kaligtasan at seguridad sa Philippine maritime borders, at maiwasan ang piracy at terorismo sa karagatang sakop ng Pilipinas. Maliban sa apat na patrol boats, isang mas malaking offshore patrol vessel para […]
Resist attempts for ICC to be used as venue to pursue political agenda, Roque tells the body (Eagle News) — The Philippines has urged the International Criminal Court to “resist attempts” for it to be used as a venue by some sectors to “pursue political agenda to destabilize governments and undermine legitimate national authorities.” In a statement issued at the general debate of the 16th Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Pinaghahanda na ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang mga opisyal ng Armed Forces of the Philippines dahil anumang araw ay maglalabas siya ng kautusan para sa isasagawang “mass arrest” sa mga miyembro ng Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Sinabi ni Pangulong Duterte na dahil wala nang peace talks, kailangan nang arestuhin at ibalik sa kulungan ang mga lider ng grupo na pansamantalang pinakawalan noon para sa usapang pangkapayapaan. […]
Distribution of license plates covering 2013 to June 2016, prior to Duterte’s assumption of office, still on hold due to Supreme Court TRO, Galvante says (Eagle News) — If all goes well, the government will start distributing the license plates with new security features next year. But Land Transportation Office Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante said only the plates from President Rodrigo Duterte’s assumption in office in 2016 onwards are covered. “Ang pagkakaalam ko mga naunang […]
“We have to go to the provinces,” he says (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday called for a “dispersal” of development in the country, saying Metro Manila would be “dead” in 25 years. “Manila I think will be in about 25 years, will be a dead city. It will start to decay and there is no way that we can rehab the place..In other places, maybe Batangas or Cavite, mahihirapan tayo. So Manila […]
But I will fulfill my promise, he says (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday admitted he was having a difficult time addressing the problem of corruption, but vowed to fulfill his promise to do something about it. “Even if I have to fire..It will go on and on until I get rid of the major players,” he said in a speech at the Kapampangan Food Festival held in the ASEAN Convention Center in […]
(Eagle News) — The Ombudsman has indicted several high-ranking officials during former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s term, and against Janet Lim Napoles in connection with the P900-million Malampaya fund scam. Napoles, former Agrarian Reform secretary and now Masui City, Lanao del Sur Mayor Nasser Pangandaman; and former Budget secretary and incumbent Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. were charged with 97 counts of violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and 97 counts of malversation of public funds […]
There are no classes nor work in the following areas on Friday, December 8, in observance of specific occasions. Agoo, La Union for the 439th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality Angeles City for the 188th Founding Anniversary of the City Antipolo City for the 426th Founding Anniversary Baliuag University (Bulacan) Batac, Ilocos Norte – Founding anniversary Batangas – Founding anniversary Colegio De San Juan De Letran Holy Cross Of Davao College M’lang, Cotabato province – […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Several parents are considering filing a class suit against French drug manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur. This, after the pharmaceutical giant admitted that its dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, could cause “severe cases” in those who were administered the substance but who were not afflicted with the disease beforehand. Atty. Ernesto Francisco, a representative of several of the parents, said a class suit would ensure the existence of funds which could be used […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the courts to revoke the provisional liberty given to Communist leaders in light of the official termination of peace talks with the rebels. Among the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army leaders who were given temporary liberty during the peace talks were Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, who are facing multiple murder and kidnapping charges before the courts in Manila and Quezon City. Also temporarily […]
