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(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Thursday, Oct. 19, clarified that the implementation of the Maharlika Investment Fund Law will push through. He said he was “still committed to having (the MIF) operational before the end of the year.” “I would just like to make a comment because one of the important aspects of this trip will be for us to introduce the Maharlika Investment Fund to the rest of the world and certainly, […]
(Eagle News) — The northeasterly surface windflow is affecting Northern and Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, and Aurora will have cloudy skies with rains as a result. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Rizal, Laguna and Camarines Norte, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, this time, due to the shear line. Metro […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police is now on heightened alert as the campaign period for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections starts. The PNP said the heightened alert will continue until October 30, election day, and will last until November 2. A total of 187,000 police personnel will be deployed nationwide for the elections. The Commission on Elections has identified more than 2,000 barangays as areas of concern. So far, 1,544 have been arrested […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed a fourth Filipino fatality in ongoing Israel-Hamas hostilities. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo made the announcement on X, after receiving confirmation from the Israeli government. “Out of respect for the wishes of the family, we shall be withholding details on the identity of the victim,” he said. He said the Philippine government has assured the family of “full support and assistance.” The first three Filipino fatalities were […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines on Wednesday, Oct. 18, said it was “profoundly saddened” by the recent bombing of a hospital in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, expressing support for the United Nations’ efforts to provide humanitarian relief in affected areas. “We grieve for the hundreds of innocent lives lost in this tragic incident, non-combatants which include medical practitioners, children, the wounded, and displaced individuals who only sought shelter at the facility,” the Department of Foreign Affairs […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday, Oct. 18, announced that seven of its ranking officials will take on new posts. In a statement, the AFP said Major General Steve Crespillo will take over the position of Inspector General, with Lieutenant General William Gonzales expected to serve as the new head of the Western Mindanao Command. Meanwhile, Brigadier General Arvin Lagamon, the commander of the Civil Relations Service AFP (CRSAFP), will now […]
As the Philippines braces for the Nationwide Transport Strike scheduled for October 16-17, 2023, New Era University (NEU) has implemented measures to address potential disruptions. NEU’s administration has made the decision to shift all classes, spanning from the Main Campus to its various branches, to online instruction during the specified strike dates. Moreover, NEU has issued advisories to all faculty and staff members, recommending that they establish direct communication with their respective department heads in […]
(Eagle News)–The government has raised the crisis alert level over Gaza to 4, which means the repatriation of Filipinos is now mandatory. The raising of the crisis alert level from 3 came days after Hamas launched what has been dubbed as its worst attack on Israel in years, prompting Israel to retaliate. Over 1000 people have been reported killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, including three Filipinos. Three Filipinos remain missing. Earlier, President Bongbong Marcos said […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country on Sunday, Oct. 15. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Palawan, in particular, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low pressure area. Flashfloods or landslides due to light to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao and Abra, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy […]
(Eagle News)–The first batch of Filipinos from Israel is set to arrive in the country on Monday, October 16. The Presidential Communications Office said the first group repatriated amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict consists of eight individuals. The government, through the Department of Migrant Workers, the PCO said, will cover all costs for Filipinos seeking repatriation from Israel. So far, Alert Level 2 remains hoisted over Israel, which entails a voluntary repatriation. Travel from the […]
(Eagle News)–Another Filipino has been confirmed dead in the ongoing Israel-Hamas armed conflict. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said the third Filipino fatality was a 49-year-old woman from Negros Occidental. The DFA official said she was a caregiver who attended a music festival where Hamas reportedly attacked. He said the remains had been made to undergo DNA testing for confirmation, with “a lot of the bodies” mutilated or burned. The other two Filipino fatalities […]
MANILA, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) – A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook buildings in the Philippine capital on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, with local authorities warning of possible damage and aftershocks. The shallow quake struck about 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of Manila at 8:24 am (0024 GMT) and sent students and office workers fleeing from their buildings. “So far everything’s okay. No casualties although this is the epicentre,” said Rafael Cuevas, a disaster […]
