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QUEZON City, Philippines -(Eagle News) — Political analyst Clarita Carlos said that it is the prerogative of President Rodrigo Duterte to refuse aid, especially when such aid is conditional. “Yung aid nga may space. May conditionality na sinasabi nya na magbibigay lang siya kung nakapasa tayo sa kaniyang Human Rights criterion. Ayaw ng Presidente nung may kakabit yung ibibigay mo. At saka napakaliit lamang na aid niyon. Masasabi natin mas marami nga silang human rights […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang has authorized the Philippine National Police to arrest those who will be caught violating Executive Order No. 26 or the Nationwide Smoking Ban. A violation of EO No. 26 entails the payment of Php 5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 18, signed the executive order banning smoking in public places nationwide, except in designated public places.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino is back in service after his release yesterday, May 18. According to Public Attorneys’ Office Chief Persida Rueda – Acosta, Marcelino can now return to his job because all of the cases filed against him were dismissed. https://youtu.be/1HjowziADS4
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Starting this year, government employees will receive a larger mid-year bonus. Senator Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, reminded all employees and employers that this year’s mid-year bonus is covered by Republic Act No. 10653. This law exempts from tax the 13th month pay and other incentives received by employees that is lower than Php 82,000.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Ifugao Congressman Teddy Baguilat has asked President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his earlier decision to reject grants from the European Union, saying the country would be affected by the loss of funds. Baguilat said the Philippines should continue to accept the grants offered by the EU. “Such an unprecedented move is short-sighted and obviously not well thought out considering that some of the administration’s own key economic managers have […]
(Eagle News) – The annual joint US-Philippines military exercises ended on Friday, May 19, with the closing ceremonies participated in by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Forces in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. The Balikatan exercises this year lasted for about 10 days. The opening was marked by ceremonies on May 8 in Manila. The exercises mostly focused on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and counterterrorism (HADR/CT) events, as well […]
By Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse Neither Canada nor Japan cracked the top 10, and the United States finished a dismal 35th, according to a much anticipated ranking of healthcare quality in 195 countries, released Friday. Among nations with more than a million souls, top honors for 2015 went to Switzerland, followed by Sweden and Norway, though the healthcare gold standard remains tiny Andorra, a postage stamp of a country nestled between Spain (No. 8) […]
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, May 18, led the oath of office of former Senator Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano as the new Foreign Affairs Secretary. The oath-taking was held at the Presidential Guesthouse in Panacan, Davao City. Secretary Cayetano’s appointment was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, May 17. He succeeded Enrique Manalo, who was appointed officer in charge of the department. This was after the appointment of his predecessor, Perfecto Yasay, […]
President Rody Duterte on May 14, 2017 met with Mongolian Prime Minister Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat in a bilateral meeting at the Grand Hyatt Beijing in the People’s Republic of China.
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law banning smoking in public places nationwide. Under Executive Order No. 26, smoking in “enclosed public places and public conveyances, whether stationary or in motion” is now prohibited. Selling cigarettes will also be banned in all enclosed public places, according to the order published late Thursday and which takes effect in 60 days. Smoking and selling cigarettes within 100 meters (330 feet) of schools, parks and […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Motorcycle riders accompanied by kids may face arrest once the Land Transportation Office and various law enforcement agencies implement Republic Act 10666 or the Children Safety on Motorcycle Act, starting Friday, May 19. The law forbids minors from riding motorcycles if they cannot reach the foot peg of the motorcycle or grab the waist of the motorcycle driver. Exempted are motorcycle riders who are carrying children who need emergency medical […]
The Philippine economy has sustained one of the fastest growth rates in Asia, official data showed Thursday, which analysts said signalled strong economic leadership from President Rodrigo Duterte. The economy expanded by 6.4 percent on a yearly basis in the first three months, the government said, which was slightly lower than expectations but is still the second-fastest in the region after China. “The Philippines remains one of the strongest performers among the major emerging economies […]
