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MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the Senate should not be pressured to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law on the deadline set by the Malacañang on June 17, in the face of the many amendments needed to be made on the BBL.
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee is planning to file contempt charges against 20 personalities, including businessman Antonio Tiu, for failing to attend the sub-committee hearing. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 18 — In the National Basketball Association (NBA), Houston Rockets entered the West Finals after its win against the Los Angeles Clippers, with a score of 113 – 100. (Houston, USA) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the wet season may possibly start on the middle of June due to the continuing effects of the weak El Niño.
QUEZON City, Philippines — More than 4,300 graduates will march at the Philippine Arena on Tuesday, May 19, as New Era University main campus holds its 40th Commencement Exercises together with its three other branches—the NEU San Fernando City Campus, NEU Lipa City Campus and NEU General Santos City Campus. This year’s graduation rites, with the theme “NEU GRADUATES: Facing Global Challenges with Faith, Hope and Love”, will coincide with NEU’s 40th Anniversary making the […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal said that they will not accept a “watered-down” Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), saying that it is better that there is no BBL compared to a BBL with major amendments. Iqbal added that his group will continue to pursue peace in Mindanao, whether there is a BBL or not. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, those who do not support the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) should take their complaints to the Supreme Court (SC). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The Malacañang supported the proposal of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to turn safety code violations into criminal offenses, in the light of the fire in a rubber slipper factory in Valenzuela City. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to the lawyer of the Binay family, Vice-President Jejomar Binay is ready to face the allegations of the Anti-Money Laundering Council report in courts. The Binay camp will also take legal actions regarding the freeze order on their bank accounts. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — Another oil price increase looms this week, according to oil industry sources. If said increase will continue, this will be the fifth increase of its kind in five weeks. In total, the price of gasoline and diesel have already increased by three pesos. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 18 (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday (May 18) North Korea has “not even come close” to taking the steps needed to rein in its nuclear weapons programme to initiate talks, adding the United States was considering further sanctions. Speaking in the South Korean capital, Kerry said Washington continued to offer the isolated North the chance for an improved relationship in return for signs of a genuine willingness to […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — Based on an executive order issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, government employees may start receiving their bonus on the start of June. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
