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(Eagle News) — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday condemned the Oct. 29 ambush of high school students in Davao del Sur that led to the death of a 16-year-old and saw five others injured. In a statement, the DepEd said it “strongly condemned” the attack by the unidentified gunmen on the Kimlawis National High School students, who were only returning home onboard a truck after attending a local event at the municipal gymnasium at that […]
(Eagle News) — The Social Security System on Wednesday assured its members the Investment Reserve Fund was “intact and well-protected” even after four former and current SSS officials were charged over alleged anomalous stock trading. In a statement, the SSS added that executive vice president Rizaldy Capulong, equities product development head Ernesto Francisco Jr., then-equities investment division chief Reginald Candelaria and then-chief actuary George Ongkeko Jr. would be accorded “due process” as the investigation into the […]
(Eagle News) — An Indonesian who fought alongside Maute terrorists in Marawi was arrested by authorities on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Senior Supt. John Guyguyon, Lanao del Sur police chief, said Muhammad Ilham Syahputra from Northern Sumatra, was intercepted as he tried to escape the war-torn city by swimming across waters at one point. Guyguyon said prior to Syahputra’s arrest, authorities had received a report about a foreigner escaping toward that area. The police […]
Says he has until Nov. 20, when Congress resumes, to do that (Eagle News) — He may have been designated as the president’s new spokesperson, but Harry Roque is not about to resign as congressman just yet. In an interview with CNN Philippines aired on Wednesday, Roque, who is currently the Kabayan party-list representative in the Lower House, said that after all, he has until Nov. 20, when Congress resumes, to do just that. Roque […]
(Eagle News) — The chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council will oversee the housing concerns of Marawi residents who are rearing to return to the city in southern Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte himself made the announcement during a press briefing upon his arrival from his two-day visit to Japan on Tuesday night. “I hate committee, committee. From the table of the Defense Secretary (Delfin Lorenzana), it goes to one person, (Retired) General […]
Says New People’s Army “soldiers” who will surrender to the gov’t will receive houses, jobs (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed support for the peace talks with Communists launched by her daughter Sara Duterte in Davao, even if talks between the national government and the rebels were already terminated months ago. “Yes,” Duterte told reporters when asked if he supported the Davao mayor’s initiative, upon his arrival in the country from his 2-day visit […]
(Eagle News) — China has “committed” to not building anything near Pagasa and Scarborough, where the Philippines has claims. This is according to President Rodrigo Duterte himself, who spoke to reporters upon his arrival from his 2-day visit to Japan on Tuesday night. “I hope they would honor that commitment to us. I hope and pray,” the President said. He said in his case, once he commits to anyone, “as a president of a sovereign […]
Inks defense, business agreements; secures pledge for Build, Build, Build program (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the country on Tuesday night, after what he described as a “most productive and engaging” two-day visit to Japan. According to the President, he discussed with his “good friend” Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “concrete, time-bound and specific ways to further intensifying bilateral cooperation.” He said on top of both leaders’ agenda was “vital support for the […]
(Eagle News) – The low pressure area southwest of Masbate City has developed into a tropical depression and was named “Ramil,” prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Services Administration to place Metro Manila, Bicol, CALABARZON and MIMAROPA under signal number 1. The country’s weather bureau forecast the estimated amount of rainfall from “moderate to occasionally heavy rains within the 200 kilometer diameter of the tropical depression.” It has maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte made dinner hosted by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a rather informal event, as he cracked jokes, and made attendees laugh several times. The audience first erupted in laughter when Duterte showed surprise after a female voice was suddenly heard right after he read the first few paragraphs of his prepared speech. It turns out the woman was supposed to translate into Japanese what President Duterte was saying. “Oh, sorry,” […]
(Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan has denied Senator Gringo Honasan’s motion for reconsideration of the anti-graft court’s earlier denial of his bid to junk the graft cases filed against him in connection with the pork barrel scam. In a resolution dated Oct. 7, the second division said that Honasan’s latest MR was “devoid of merit,” after it ruled the senator used the same arguments he used when he first sought the dismissal of his cases. […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday thanked Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for expressing his commitment to “giv(ing) flesh” to Japan’s one trillion yen pledge of assistance to the Philippines. “Apart from its involvement in the peace process, Japan is already on the ground as we proceed with reconstructing Marawi and rebuilding the lives of those affected,” President Duterte said in a joint statement. He added “there will be some of the most […]
