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Philippines, Australia ink agreements on maritime cooperation, cyber security, trade

(Eagle News)–Three agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation and interoperability in the maritime domain, cyber and critical technology, and competition law were signed during the state visit of President Bongbong Marcos in Australia, the government said. President Marcos was quoted as saying in a Presidential Communications Office statement that the agreements “add to the more than 120 agreements” that the two countries have signed “through the decades” in various fields, including defense cooperation, air services, education, […]

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Faulty warnings, deforestation turned Philippine rains ‘deadly’: study

MANILA, March 1, 2024 (AFP) – Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report Friday. More than 100 people were killed in landslides and floods in January and February on the country’s second-largest island of Mindanao as the northeast monsoon and a low pressure trough brought downpours. A study by the World Weather Attribution group found the unsually […]

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Hubert Dominic Guevara appointed SEC commissioner

(Eagle News)– Hubert Dominic Guevara has been appointed commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Presidential Communications Office made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday night. Prior to his appointment, Guevara, a lawyer, served as senior deputy executive secretary. He is also former director of the SEC’s Compliance and Enforcement Department. The SEC is under the Department of Finance.

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Rogelio Quevedo appointed as PCGG commissioner

(Eagle News)– Rogelio Quevedo has been appointed commissioner of the Presidential Commission on Good Government. The Presidential Communications Office made the announcement in a social media post on Thursday, Feb. 29. Quevedo was part of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel, which acts as the principal law office of government-owned corporation, their subsidiaries and other corporate offsprings. The PCGG is under the Department of Justice.

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Interpol issues red notice vs Arnie Teves

(Eagle News)– The Interpol has issued a red notice against expelled Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. following the issuance of a warrant of arrest against him in the Philippines. According to the Department of Justice, the arrest warrant stems from “multiple serious charges,” which include those for murder, frustrated murder, and attempted murder. Teves, the DOJ said, is particularly accused of masterminding the assassination of ten individuals, including the then-Governor Roel Degamo in Pamplona, Negros Oriental […]

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President Marcos: Philippines on ‘frontline’ of maritime disputes, ‘will not yield’

CANBERRA, Feb 29, 2024 (AFP) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia’s parliament his country was on the “frontline” of a battle for regional peace Thursday, pledging resolve as he sought support in maritime disputes with China. With Beijing’s warships loitering in waters off his country’s coast, Marcos told Australian lawmakers that “the Philippines now finds itself on the frontline against actions that undermine regional peace, erode regional stability, and threaten regional success”. He vowed […]

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DFA: President Bongbong Marcos to attend ASEAN-Australia Special Summit

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos will attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, the government has announced. Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Daniel Espiritu said the summit will be held in Melbourne, Australia from March 4 to 6. He said there will be two main engagements during the summit proper. One is the Leaders’ Plenary, where leaders will review ASEAN-Australia cooperation through the years and propose ways to further strengthen relations. He said the […]

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PBBM leaves for Australia; to address Parliament, witness signing of new deals

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos left for Australia on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to address the Parliament upon the invitation of Governor-General David Hurley. In his departure speech, the President said he hopes to strengthen Philippine-Australia relations in a wide and diverse range of areas, from  defense and security to economic and people-to-people cooperation. “As part of this visit, I will have the opportunity to address the Parliament of Australia and provide greater detail on the commitments […]

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NEDA Board approves 23 new projects under Build-Better-More program

36 projects also delisted (Eagle News)–The National Economic Development Authority Board has approved 23 new Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) under the Build-Better-More Program, including the Davao City Bypass Construction. The Presidential Communications Office said the 23 new projects were added to the IFP list as they complied with  set criteria including being consistent with and contributing to national development objectives and priorities; having been incorporated in the Public Investment Program (PIP) and Three-Year Rolling Infrastructure […]

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DOTr: P18 million in fines imposed during intensified anti-colorum ops from Feb. 1 to 22

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has imposed fines amounting to P18 million during its intensified anti-colorum operations from Feb. 1 to 22. The Department of Transportation said this translates to 50 unauthorized vehicles composed of vans, buses and other public utility vehicles being apprehended. A fine of P200,000 was imposed on colorum vans while P1 million was meted out on each colorum bus. According to the DOTr, it expects to uncover and sanction more illegal […]

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PAGASA: Northeast monsoon affecting extreme Northern Luzon

Country also affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting extreme Northern Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the easterlies are also affecting the country. As a result, Bicol Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Aurora, and Quezon, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila, Ilocos […]

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PBBM to travel to Australia as guest of gov’t; to address Parliament

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos is set to travel to Australia as a guest of the Australian government, the Palace said. The Presidential Communications Office said the President is also slated to address the Australian Parliament during his visit from Feb. 28-29. He is expected to discuss the vision for the Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Australia signed last year. He will also have separate meetings with Australian senior officials where he is anticipated to […]

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