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Chief government negotiator Bello: “No reason to declare unilateral ceasefire”

(Eagle News) — Government chief negotiator Silvestre Bello III said there was “no reason to declare a unilateral ceasefire,” despite the Communist Party of the Philippines’ announcement on Saturday that it would declare a unilateral one “not later than March 31.” “Right now, there is no reason to declare a unilateral ceasefire because our President is more interested in obtaining a bilateral ceasefire agreement,” Bello said in a press conference in Malacanang on Thursday. According to Bello, “as […]

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Inquirer denies being unfair, but Malacanang stands by Duterte tirades

Inquirer, ABSCBN tend to project Duterte as “caricature of a berserk strongman over failed state,” Malacanang says (Eagle News) — The Inquirer on Thursday took exception to President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks it was unfair in its coverage of him and his administration, saying it has “upheld the highest standards of excellence in journalism” since it was founded in 1985. “Even as we’ve courageously pursued the truth in our coverage, we’ve endeavored to get the administration’s side […]

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President Duterte lashes out at EU, US, priests; Calls Inquirer and ABSCBN “rude,” “vicious and virulent”

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday lashed out  in public for the first time at two media organizations he described  as “rude,” “vicious and virulent,” and as “trash,” while reiterating his frustration over other entities such as the European Union, the United States, and priests. “Wag kayong magbasa ng newspaper. Marami ang ano dyan, virulent…ABS(CBN), Inquirer. Natalo kandidato nila, they become really vicious and virulent,” Duterte said in a speech during the oath-taking of newly appointed  government officials […]

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DOH pinag-iingat ang publiko sa mga pagkaing madaling mapanis ngayong summer

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Pinag-iingat ng Department of Health (DOH) ang publiko sa mga pagkaing madaling mapanis dahil sa matinding init na dala ng summer. “Keep food warm kung siya ay nilutong mainit, and keep food cold kung siya naman ay hinanda na dapat malamig sapagkat dito ngayon magiging panganib ang kontaminasyon,” pahayag ni DOH Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag. Sinabi pa nito na kailangang tiyakin ng mga mamimili na sariwa ang mga pagkain […]

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MMDA postpones planned transfer of provincial buses to Macapagal Boulevard

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has postponed the transfer of the provincial buses from Uniwide Coastal Mall to its new temporary terminal located at Macapagal Boulevard in Parañaque City. According to the MMDA, they are still waiting for the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to release its route modification plan for the affected buses. He added that this is to avoid confusion among commuters who are going to […]

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DOLE to help displaced workers who will be affected by D.O. 174

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment said that the government will help affected workers who will be displaced as the result of the implementation of the Department Order 174, which set stricter guidelines for contractualization. According to Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say, the government has allotted a budget of temporary assistance for displaced workers this year. “We will be ready para tumulong ng at least three months para sa mga maaapektuhan […]

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DOLE eyes removing deployment ban in Libya

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The government is now studying the removal of the deployment ban to Libya after Libyan nationals claimed that Libya is already peaceful. “We have an existing moratorium on sending our OFWs to Libya,” Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say said. According to Say, he already instructed the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to review the existing deployment ban in the said country. “I want to have it reviewed because, according to Libyan […]

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Bangsamoro Coordinating Council, inilunsad ng One Bangsamoro Movement

By Gerald Rañez Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Grupong One Bangsamoro Movement, inilunsad ang Bangsamoro Coordinating Council bilang pagsuporta sa Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Sa pangunguna ng One Bangsamoro Movement nabuo ang Bangsamoro National Coordinating Council na sumusuporta at tumutulong sa mas pinalawig na bangsamoro transition commission para sa pagbuo ng panibagong draft ng Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Nagkaisa ang iba’t-ibang Muslim leaders na kinabibilangan ng mga malalaking grupo mula sa Southern Luzon, Nothern […]

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President Duterte says he will “grant amnesty” to NPAs if…

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said he would grant amnesty to the communists who have been waging a war in the countryside for decades. This, however, is “with the concurrence of Congress” and if “magkaayusan tayo.” “I’ll (do that). This is not a wild guess but makakaya kong makuha ito. We are talking with the (New People’s Army) so there’s no more killing,” he told a crowd during the People’s Day celebration in […]

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President Duterte admits he uses an oxygen concentrator

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday admitted he uses an oxygen concentrator while sleeping. “I cannot smoke because of..Yan pinost..Kasi kung matulog ako oxygenation ko di maganda,” he told the crowd attending the People’s Day celebration in Oriental Mindoro. Duterte was referring to several pictures of him on his bed which were posted on Facebook by his son-in-law, Atty. Manases Carpio, on the President’s 72nd birthday. In one picture where Duterte is seen playing with […]

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New York Times, binatikos ng DTI chief

(Eagle News) — Walang batayan at hindi patas ang panawagan ng pahayagang New York Times sa editorial nito na patawan ng trade sanctions ang Pilipinas dahil sa war on drugs ng administrasyon. Sinabi ni Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, sa halip na magbanta ang international community dapat na tumulong na lang ang mga ito sa Pilipinas na palaguin pa ang export para makagawa pa ng mga trabaho. Una nang inihayag ng European Union na […]

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Human Rights violation ng mga pulis, mas mababa

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service 56 human rights violation ng mga pulis, naitala (Eagle News) — Umabot na sa limampu’t-anim (56) na kaso ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao laban sa mga pulis ang naitala ng Philippine National Police Human Rights Affairs Office (PNP- HRAO) sa unang tatlong buwan pa lang ng taon. Sa gitna ito ng muling pagsabak ng PNP sa war on drugs na binabatikos ng ilan dahil umano sa talamak na paglabag […]

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