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Phl-Japan ties “excellent,” to strengthen further, says Duterte after successful Japan visit

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte came back Thursday night (October 27) from his successful three-day working visit to Japan, saying that the Philippine-Japan ties are “excellent” and would even be brought to a higher level by his visit. “By all accounts and by any measure, Philippines Japan ties today are excellent and we agreed that we can take things to a higher level by harnessing our respective strengths and using these so both […]

Ilang personalidad na nagdidiin kay De Lima, kakasuhan daw ng senadora

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magsasampa rin si Senadora Leila De Lima ng kontra demanda laban sa mga personalidad na patuloy na umaatake sa kanya na pilit na nagdadawit sa operasyon ng iligal na droga sa New Bilibid Prison. Sa harap ito ng rekomendasyon ng kamara na makasuhan sya matapos ang imbestigasyon sa umanoy drug operations sa NBP. Pero ayon kay De Lima, buo na ang kaniyang legal team na sasagot sa mga ibinibintang na […]

Inirerekomendang criminal charges ng minority bloc sa Kamara, minaliit ni De Lima

MANILa, Philippines (Eagle News) — Binalewala lang ni Senadora Leila De Lima ang mga kasong inirekomenda ng minority bloc sa Kamara kaugnay ng illegal drug trade sa New Bilibid Prison. Ayon kay De Lima, may sariling agenda ang minority bloc na pinamumunuan ni Quezon Representative Danilo Suarez na ilan sa mga miyembro nito ay idiniin siya sa imbestigasyon ng House Committee on Justice ukol sa kalakalan ng iligal na droga sa NBP noong panahong siya […]

Cops to work with TV networks, artists’ groups over Project Double Barrel Alpha

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is set to meet executives of local television networks and chairs of some artists’ group as part of Project Double Barrel Alpha, the city’s very own campaign against illegal drugs. QCPD Director Guillermo Eleazar said that several actors have been considered as high-value targets because of their fame and influence. Last Wednesday, PNP Director General Ronald Dela Rosa said that the police submitted  a list containing the names of […]

No more ‘endo’ — Bello

MANILA, Oct. 28 – ”Endo’ is a thing of the past,” Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III declared recently. “This is illegal, this is contrary to law. It’s not only the labor group, but also the management group who have agreed that “endo” will be a thing of the past… the employers and managers are willing to comply with the provisions of the law…,” Bello said. He said that to ensure that the endo practice […]

DSWD now accepts donations for ‘Lawin’ survivors

QUEZON CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now ready to accept donations for families affected by ‘Lawin’ following the ongoing initial ground assessment in regions struck by the typhoon. “We have already identified the initial needs of affected residents based on the ongoing needs assessment in areas affected by ‘Lawin.’ Our doors remain open to those who offered aid assistance, as long as they do not come with conditions and are […]

Duterte willing to conduct joint sea exercises with Japan

  PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday (October 27) his country could join naval exercises with Japan, but repeated there would be no more war games with long-time ally the United States and again gave vent to his anger against Washington. “Yes, within our territorial waters, not the sea itself, we won’t have any problems. I do not think that they will stop us, I mean China will stop us, going there and making […]

Filipina beauty wins Miss International 2016 crown

  (Eagle News) — Miss Philippines International bet Kylie Verzosa won this year’s Miss International pageant which was held on Thursday (October 27) in Tokyo, Japan. Verzosa bested 60 other beauties from all around the world, to bag the 56th Miss International crown, The 24-year-old Kylie who hails from Baguio City is a pre-school teacher and a professional model. She has a degree in business management from the Ateneo de Manila University. Her final speech, […]

Duterte-Akihito meeting canceled over Prince Mikasa’s death

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (October 27) announced his courtesy call with Emperor Akihito was cancelled after the Emperor’s 100-year old uncle Prince Mikasa passed away. “I’d like to express my deepest condolence,” the President said in a chance interview. “The protocol officer…[said] huwag na lang akong magpunta doon because they are in mourning. I respect that because I would ask the same, maybe, request if I were in his shoes,” he added. Duterte […]

Japan guarantees stronger maritime defense for the Philippines

QUEZON City, Philippines – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe guaranteed that his country will help the Philippines in strengthening its maritime defense. In a bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister and President Rodrigo Duterte, Japan agreed to give high-speed boats to the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard. Japan has agreed to give the Philippine Coast Guard 10 vessels as part of maritime safety capability improvement project. A memorandum of implementation was also signed on the […]