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Husband of late Senator Santiago appointed as new presidential adviser for revenue enhancement

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 14, appointed the husband of late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago as presidential adviser. President Duterte appointed Atty. Narciso “Jun” Santiago Jr., as his presidential adviser for revenue enhancement with the rank of undersecretary. Santiago is a former interior and local government undersecretary, and a former customs official. He also held the same position from 2004 to 2012 under the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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Senate approves free Internet access in public places, free tuition subsidy in SUCs

(Eagle News) — The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate bills that would  provide free Internet access  in public places, and free tuition subsidy for those enrolled in state universities and colleges (SUCs). Senate Bills 1277 and 1304, respectively, were separately approved by the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill No. 1277 or the free internet access bill was approved with 18 votes and no abstention. The bill, also called the “Free Internet […]

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President Duterte: Lowest-bid rule ‘source of corruption’

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he wants to do away with the lowest-bid rule in government projects. “Gusto ko tanggalin yan. I have to talk to congressman,” Duterte said. His pronouncement was met by applause by mostly mayors who attended the first general assembly of the League of Municipalities in the Philippines. “The lowest-bid (rule) is the source of corruption. Maniwala kayo,” Duterte said. According to the President, the government should “go for quality […]

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President Duterte to issue eviction order vs illegal occupants of gov’t housing projects in Bulacan

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has warned members of the Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) that he would issue an eviction order for them to vacate government housing units in Bulacan which they illegally occupied last week. Duterte said that he would issue  eviction notices immediately to the illegal settlers, who occupied low-cost government housing in the towns of Pandi and San Jose del Monte City in Bulacan if they will not obey the […]

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‘I trust him,’ President Duterte says of Montano

(Eagle News) — I trust him. President Rodrigo Duterte said he continues to trust Cesar Montano amid allegations he committed “irregularities” as chief operating officer of the Tourism Promotions Board. “I trust the guy. Kaya ko inappoint yan,” he said in a media briefing on Monday night. He noted that Montano, who has made a name for himself in the showbiz industry,  “did not need money.” “I don’t think he would go for that,” Duterte said, in apparent reference to the […]

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DepEd to schools: Keep graduation simple

PASIG CITY, March 14 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is reiterating its call to all elementary and secondary schools to keep their graduation or completion rites simple. In the recently issued Department Order (DO) No. 8, series 2017, Secretary Leonor Briones said that this is in line with the government’s austerity program. “Graduation rites should be simple but meaningful which encourage civil rights, a sense of community and personal responsibility,” she said. “While these rites mark […]

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Sagip-Bukas Program para sa mga drug surrenderee, muling binuksan

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News News (Eagle News) — Kasabay ng pina-igting na kampanya ng Philippine National police (PNP) laban sa mga gumagamit at nagbebenta ng ipinagbabawal na gamot, muling binuksan ni Senador Cynthia Villar ang agriculture training program para sa mga drug surrenderee. Ang mahigit isaandaang drug surenderees mula sa Cavite, Las Piñas at Paranaque ay sasailalim sa labindalawang linggong pagsasanay sa urban farming. Ayon kay Villar, sakop ng community based o Sagip Bukas […]

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President Duterte again pushes for federalism during PDP Laban anniversary

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte once again pushed for the need for a federal system of government to allow for the better distribution of public services and foster lasting peace in the country. “A successful federalism would provide a strong president but with a parliament working independently. That will be good, it will dissipate the authority of the few holding power,” Duterte said in his speech during the 35th Anniversary of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – […]

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President Duterte: Some in mining industry funding efforts to destabilize gov’t

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday revealed that apart from drug lords, some people in the mining industry were funding destabilization efforts against him. “I know you (from the mining industry) are funding the opposite side. Alam ko na ngayon..that some of you are even funding..to destabilize (my government),” Duterte said in a media briefing. When asked if people outside the country were helping them, he said:  “Yes. Dyan sa America madalas..” Duterte did not […]

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Comelec: Extension of barangay, SK voters’ registration ‘unlikely’

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it was “unlikely” there would be an extension of the ongoing voters’ registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, the commission sees no valid reason at this time to extend the registration. “Although there has yet to be a formal request for an extension of the voter registration, current prevailing events make it unlikely,” he […]

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“He’s the real thing,” says DENR’s Lopez of President Duterte; thanks him for his support to fight irresponsible mining

(Eagle News) — Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez on Sunday, March 12, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for supporting her on her campaign against irresponsible mining. Lopez also commended the President on his love and care for the country. She also called the President the “real thing” due to his perseverance to support her on her anti-mining stance. “In the plane already… want to say one more thing.. that I am deeply and profoundly […]

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Espinosa’s slay “premeditated,” says joint Senate committee report

(Eagle News) — The killings of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa and  his inmate Raul Yap in their cell last year  were premeditated, according to a report by two Senate committees. The senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, and the committee on justice and human rights also said that the operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Region 8 led by Supt. Marvin Marcos abused their authority to cover up their involvement in […]

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