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Calls climate change as the “greatest threat” affecting all nations, and food security as the “very basis of human security” (Eagle News) — Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in a historic speech that stressed how climate change has become the “greatest threat affecting our nations and our peoples” and food seccurity as “the very basis of human security.” The 65-year old Philippine […]
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill 4673 that sought to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to December next year. “When signed into law, the elections would be rescheduled to the first Monday of December 2023,” a statement from the Philippine Lower House said. “For this matter, all incumbent officials would remain in office until their successors are elected, unless sooner removed […]
Strengthening aviation, energy sector a priority, says PHL president (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., held a series of meetings with American private companies in New York, including top managers of aerospace firm Boeing, and two energy and fuel firms. Marcos Jr., met with top executives of NuScale Power, an American energy company founded in 2007, and with WasteFuel, a California-based company which produces renewable fuels through proven technologies. After that, he met […]
Cites favorable laws for foreign direct investments such as law allowing “full foreign ownership” in telco, transpo services (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., encouraged US investors to try doing business in the Philippines citing the very favorable conditions and conducing environment for foreign investments. Speaking before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the 65-year old Philippine leader cited various advantages of investing in the country, including legislation that allows full […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – American lawyer Thomas Jones still remembers the scars of Philippine torture victims he interviewed for Amnesty International inside the country’s detention centers in 1975 during the rule of late president Ferdinand Marcos. But Marcos, who presided over widespread abuses and corruption during his 20 years in power, denied the lawyer’s visit to the Philippines ever happened. Decades later the dictator’s claim — debunked by AFP and others — has resurfaced on […]
Third straight week of price rollback for diesel, kerosene (Eagle News) – Various oil companies will rollback prices of diesel by P4.15 per liter, and kerosene by P4.45 per liter effective Tuesday, September 20. However, there will be no changes in the price of gasoline. The advisory in the rollback in prices of diesel and kerosene has already been posted in the social pages of oil companies. This is the third straight week of […]
(Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said he hopes to meet with US President Joe Biden and other world leaders at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The 65-year old Philippine president will be speaking before the 77th UNGA on Tuesday, September 20, at the high-level general debate of the opening session. The theme of this year’s general debate is, “A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.” […]
(Eagle News) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., met with the members of the Filipino community in New Jersey on Sunday, September 18, at the start of his working visit to the United States, and hailed them for bringing honor and pride to the country. He also thanked the Filipinos in US who voted for him. “Ang pagod po naming ay nawala nalusaw dahil sa mainit na pagtanggap po ninyo,” he said. Marcos Jr., said […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 2,367 more COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Sept. 18. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the tally to 3920693. Of these, 26401 are active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 10684. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3777, Central Luzon with 2222, Davao Region with 1242, and Western Visayas with 953. Of the […]
(Eagle News)–Filipinos in Israel were advised against going to West Bank and other areas. The Philippine Embassy in Israel issued the statement amid rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. According to the embassy, Filipinos should avoid these areas in particular: – West Bank (Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron, etc.) – Jerusalem Temple Mount Damascus Gate Herod’s Gate Al Wad Road Musrara Road Areas around East Jerusalem – Golan Heights – Areas near the border of Lebanon and […]
(Eagle News)–Government workers can use the Metro Rail Transit-3, Light Rail Transit-2, and Philippine National Railways free of charge during select hours on September 19. According to the Department of Transportation, this was in celebration of the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. “The free rides offered to our government workers in our major rail lines is the (DOTr) way of honoring them. These civil servants give important contributions and perform an indispensable role in nation-building,” […]
Macron also affirms France’s commitment to Indo-Pacific region, adherence to int’l maritime law (Eagle News) — French president Emmanuel Macron had a 20-minute telephone conversation with Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Friday afternoon, September 16, to discuss various collaborations on low-carbon energy, defense cooperation and food security, among others. Malacanang said the call was “initiated by President Macron” who recalled France commitment to the Indo Pacific region. “The two leaders agreed to continue deepening […]
