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MANILA, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) – The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed South China Sea Tuesday, despite attempts by Chinese vessels to “block” the boats carrying provisions for Filipino marines. Two Philippine Coast Guard boats escorted two supply vessels to Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where a handful of troops are stationed on a crumbling navy ship. They arrived just over two weeks after China […]
(Eagle News)–Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is slated on an official visit to the Philippines from September 7 to 8, the Presidential Communications Office said. According to the PCO, this would serve as a significant milestone since it would be the first visit by an Australian Prime Minister since 2003. The visit would come following a series of high-level engagements earlier this year between the Philippines and Australia, which, the PCO said, underscored the “shared […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and Palawan, in particular, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. PAGASA said these were due to the southwest monsoon affecting southern Luzon, Visayas , and Mindanao. Flooding or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Metro […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has welcomed the public-private collaboration to make the Philippines a major player in the electronic vehicle industry, noting the country’s industry potential. During the recent fourth meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Job Sector Groups in Malacañang, the President said, as it is, the Philippines was already becoming part of the global chain for electronic vehicles. The President said consumers’ demand to source power from green energy could, however, […]
(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Aug. 16, voted to expel Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. for what it said was disorderly conduct. A total of 265 voted in favor of the expulsion and zero were against. There were three abstentions—Arlene Brosas of Gabriela, France Castro of ACT Teachers, and Raoul Manuel of Kabataan, all of the Makabayan bloc. The vote to expel came more than five months after the Department of […]
(Eagle News)– President Bongbong Marcos is closely monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Hawaii, which has been ravaged by massive wildfires. In a press release issued by the Presidential Communications Office, the President said the Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Migrant Workers, has been determining the number of Filipinos affected. He added the Consulate in Honolulu stands ready to assist Filipinos. “Kasalukuyang nakikipag-ugnayan din ang Philippine Consul General […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila-Cavite Expressway will increase its toll starting Monday, August 21. According to the expressway’s management, the following rates will be implemented at Cavitex R1 (Parañaque toll plaza) and R1 Extension (Kawit toll plaza): CAVITEX R1 (Parañaque Toll Plaza) Class 1 – P35.00 Class 2 – P70.00 Class 3- P104.00 CAVITEX R1 Extension (Kawit Toll Plaza) Class 1 – P73.00 Class 2 – P146.00 Class 3- P219.00 The increases were approved by the Toll […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has issued Executive Order No. 37, approving the adoption of National Security Policy (NSP) 2023 to 2028. The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday, the Presidential Communications Office said, directed all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) and local government units, to adopt the NSP 2023-2028 in the formulation and implementation of their security-related strategies and programs. According to the PCO, the EO […]
(Eagle News)–Airport authorities on Saturday, August 12, announced the cancelation of some flights due to unfavorable conditions. The Manila International Airport Authority said covered by the cancellation are the following: CebGo (DG) DG 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila This list shall be updated as more information becomes available.
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has nullified the proclamation of Romeo Jalosjos Jr. as the representative of the first district of Zamboanga del Norte in the House of Representatives. This after the High Court granted the petitions filed by Roberto Pinpin Uy Jr. which assailed the Commission on Elections en banc order that sought to “legally pass” the votes then-obtained by Frederico Jalosjos to Romeo Jalosjos Jr., and to suspend Uy’s proclamation. The resolution was issued […]
The Philippine Space Agency has recognized NET25 and DZEC Radyo Agila for their pivotal role as media partners in celebrating the agency’s fourth anniversary. The stations were bestowed with awards during the 2023 PhilSA Media Awards event on Tuesday, August 8, held at Araneta, Quezon City. Eagle News
(Eagle News) — The country’s employment rate in June was reported at 95.5%. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, this is lower than the 97.7% employment rate reported the month before, but higher than the 94% reported also in June in 2022. The PSA said the 95.5% employment rate in June 2023 translates to 48.84 million people employed. This is as compared to the 46.59 million people reported employed in June 2022 and […]
