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The Philippine economy grew by 6.5 percent in the three months to June, likely one of the fastest in Asia, the government said Thursday. “I am pleased to inform you that we remain as one of the best-performing economies in Asia,” Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said in a speech to announce gross domestic product growth for the second quarter. “We are well on track to meeting our full-year target growth of 6.5-7.5 percent,” he […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte visited Ozamiz City on Thursday, a day after the Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog, who was believed to be engaged in illegal drug activities, was buried. In his speech before the policemen of the Misamis Provincial Police Office, Duterte reiterated his commitment to eradicate narcopolitics, which he said had taken its roots in Ozamiz with the Parojinogs. “Ang mga tao na nakatikim ng patronage nila, iiyak iyak kayo. Sumunod kayo […]
(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has allowed Uber drivers affected by the one-month suspension on the transport network company to operate under other TNCs in the meantime. In a resolution issued on Thursday, the LTFRB said Uber’s Transport Network Vehicle Services could be “accommodated” by either Grab and U-Hop, subject to conditions–that the drivers produce proof of accreditation issued by Uber; and that they produce proof of insurance as coverage […]
(Eagle News) — Senators Vicente Sotto III and Panfilo Lacson are seeking a Senate investigation into what they said was a possible violation by some “covered institutions” of the Anti Money and Laundering Act in connection with the supposed “splitting” of Commission on Elections Chair Andres Bautista’s 35 bank accounts in one “small thrift bank.” Lacson and Sotto filed on Thursday Resolution No. 468 “directing” the Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies to look […]
(Eagle News) — Hinikayat ni Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Guiling Mamondiong ang publiko sa libreng skills training. Ipinaliwanag niya na sa pamamagitan nito ay magagawa ng TESDA ang bahagi nito sa “social equity” o pagiging patas sa lipunan. Kabilang sa inaalok ng TESDA ang training program, scholarship, competency assessment at certification. Maaaring mag-apply ng scholarship sa internet, mag walk-in application o mag-apply sa pamamagitan ng survey ng barangay.
(Eagle News) — Gilas’ Fiba Asia Cup journey came to an end on Wednesday after the South Korean team crushed the white shirts with their impressive three-point shooting and fast-paced game. The Philippine team lagged at a striking distance from the South Koreans by the end of the first quarter, with the blue shirts already making their shots from practically everywhere. There was a glimmer of hope in the second quarter though after Terrence […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) formed a special team to investigate the tax liabilities of Commission of Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista and his close relatives in connection with his alleged undeclared wealth. BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay issued Revenue Special Order 706 – 2017, which appointed as coordinator of the investigating panel Regional Director Glenn Geraldino of Revenue Region VIII Makati City. He will be assisted by several […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — An opposition lawmaker said that the Duterte administration should review its campaign against illegal drugs following an admission of President Rodrigo Duterte that he cannot totally control the illegal drug problem in the country. Magdalo party-list Representative Gary Alejano advised the President to look into more effective steps in solving the root cause of the illegal drug problem. “Ano ba talaga ang ugat ng problema ng illegal na droga? […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday threatened to suspend mayors who could not “control” the drug problem in their cities, saying they were supposed to protect their constituents. “I will not return police power to you (if you can’t control the problem). Wala akong pakialam sa inyo,” he said during the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption in Malacanang. Duterte reiterated that the drug “apparatus” needed to […]
(Eagle News) — Seven government soldiers were injured following an improvised explosive device explosion in Marawi City, with two of the injured men most likely to undergo amputations because of the incident, an army official said. According to Western Mindanao Command Chief Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, the seven soldiers were wounded while they were doing the clearing operations in the war-torn city. “We have seven wounded and I believe ‘yung dalawa most probably mapuputulan […]
(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday rejected the appointment of Judy Taguiwalo as social welfare secretary. The powerful commission made the announcement after a 30-minute executive session. Davao Oriental Rep. Joel Mayo Almario, chair of the CA committee on labor, employment and social welfare, said a majority voted against Taguiwalo’s appointment. At least 13 votes constitute a majority vote. Earlier, Taguiwalo had expressed confidence her appointment would be approved, noting that she […]
(Eagle News) — The two poultry workers from Pampanga who exhibited flu symptoms have tested negative for bird flu. In a radio interview on Wednesday, Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said based on the results of the test done by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, the poultry workers from San Luis where a bird flu outbreak was declared this week had influenza type B, or human influenza, instead. Influenza type A is bird flu, while […]
