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(Eagle News) — A Commission on Appointments panel on Wednesday, Feb. 1, recommended the confirmation of the appointment of Alfredo Pascual as Trade and Industry Secretary. Pangasinan 5th District Rep. Ramon Guico Jr. made the motion for the recommendation to the CA plenary. In December, the CA panel deferred hearing Pascual’s appointment due to lack of time. President Bongbong Marcos reappointed him to the post. “Kumpiyansa ang Pangulo sa patuloy ng pagganap ni Secretary Pascual […]
(Eagle News) — United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III arrived in the country on Tuesday night. The US Defense chief is expected to meet with the Philippines’ Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. Austin said in a Tweet he would also meet with senior leaders to “build on our strong bilateral relationship, discuss a range of security initiatives, and advance our shared vision of a #freeandopenpacific.” US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, who welcomed […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos has appointed Valenzuela Rep. Rex Gatchalian as the new Social Welfare secretary. The Presidential Communications Office said Gatchalian took his oath today, Jan. 31. The President administered his oath-taking, the PCO said. In a Tweet, Gatchalian thanked the President for the opportunity to serve the country “in a much larger capacity.” Gatchalian has also served as mayor of Valenzuela City.
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has a new director. PHIVOLCS said Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol took his oath before Science and Technology Secretary, Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., at the PHIVOLCS auditorium in Quezon City. Bacolcol was Deputy Director of the Institute prior to his appointment to the new post. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of the Philippines in 1995. He also earned a […]
Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News) — The shear line is affecting Visayas and the eastern section of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting Luzon. The southern portion of Palawan, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of a low pressure area. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 12:23 p.m. The epicenter was 18 kilometers southwest of Sarangani. The depth of focus was 32 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Intensities: Intensity III – General Santos City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Glan, Sarangani; T’Boli, General Santos City, South Cotabato Intensity II – Talakag, Bukidnon; Don […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Embassy in Israel advised Filipinos to avoid going to the West Bank and other areas until January 28. The embassy said Filipinos should also avoid going to the following areas, apart from Jericho, Hebron, and Bethlehem in the West Bank, due to ongoing tensions: Jerusalem: Temple Mount, Damascus Gate, Herod’s Gate, Al Wad Road, Musrara Road, areas around East Jerusalem Areas near the border of Lebanon and Gaza Golan Heights The embassy […]
(Eagle News) — The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Eastern Visayas, Aklan, Capiz, Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Palawan, and Romblon will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest of Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, and Marinduque, meanwhile, will have cloudy skies with […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines’ economic growth beat expectations last year, fuelled by strong consumer spending despite rising consumer prices, officials said Thursday. Gross domestic product expanded 7.6 percent in 2022, the state statistics agency said in a briefing, faster than the pandemic-blighted 5.7 percent output in 2021. The reading topped the government’s target of 6.5-7.5 percent growth. “There was so much pent-up demand… and that significantly improved economic activities,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos paid tribute to the 44 Philippine National Police’s Special Action Force members who were killed in a mission to arrest Malaysian bomber Zulkifli Bin Hir alias Marwan in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015. In a statement, the President said their heroism “will always inspire us as we continue to protect and serve our people.” “We honor the 44 brave Special Action Force officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – Two Philippine air force aviators were killed in a crash Wednesday, while rescuers were searching for another plane that went missing the previous day with six people on board, authorities said. During a training, the military’s SF260 Marchetti plane plummeted onto a rice paddy in Pilar town near Manila, killing the pilot and another aviator, Bataan province’s Police Chief Colonel Romell Velasco told AFP. “It’s a total wreck. The wings were separated,” […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ economic growth rate in the third quarter of 2022 is still at 7.6%, Philippine Statistics Authority data showed. This is the same growth rate reported initially in November last year. According to the PSA, although this is the case, “changes were observed in all industries except Public administration and defense; compulsory social activities.” The PSA said the main contributors to the third quarter 2022 growth were wholesale and retail trade; […]
