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“Maybe in the coming days we see a development,” Duterte says (Eagle News) — “We have progressed a lot.” This was what President Rodrigo Duterte said when talking about the possibility of resuming peace talks with the communist rebels on Thursday, April 12. Speaking before around 2000 Filipinos in Hong Kong, the President said as such “maybe in the coming days we see a development.” The President called off peace talks with the communist rebels […]
(Eagle News) — “We are very sorry. We apologize.” The Philippines, through President Rodrigo Duterte, formally apologized for the 2010 Manila hostage crisis that left at least eight Hong Kong tourists dead. The crisis took place during then-President Benigno Aquino III’s time. “There has been no official apologies regarding the August 2010 incident. May I address myself to the Chinese people..From the bottom of my heart, in behalf of the people, may I apologize formally […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday, April 12, that he would witness the signing of an agreement for the protection of Overseas Filipino Workers in Kuwait. “Maganda naman. To give honor din sa Kuwaiti government. I’ll go there to witness the signing,” Duterte said. He said he would go to witness the signing “anytime.” According to Duterte, one of the Philippine government demands is for the OFWs to have a one day-off […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Ralph Recto on Thursday, April 12, urged the government to generate hype around Boracay’s reopening after its six-month rehabilitation. In a statement, Recto said the closure, which he described as a “one step backward, two steps forward” tactic, should be promoted as a needed “beauty rest.” He said the promotional campaign could include memes, teasers, countdowns, “all the bells and whistles,” and YouTube posts. He said for the promotional campaign, the government could […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Incoming Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde said anti-terrorism drills will be conducted in all districts in Metro Manila and in others. Albayalde made the pronouncement after a simulation exercise was held by the Quezon City Police District on Thursday, April 12. The drill involved policemen responding to a “loud explosion” in the Araneta bus terminal, and to a “hostage-taking” on a passenger bus by one of the “suspects.” […]
Denies Robredo’s request for application of 25% threshold in shading of ballots (Eagle News) — The Presidential Electoral Tribunal has ordered the camps of Vice President Leni Robredo and former Senator Bongbong Marcos to explain why they should not be cited in contempt for their alleged violation of the sub judice rule. In its five-page resolution, the PET said the continued disclosure of “sensitive information” about the revision process in connection with Marcos’ electoral protest […]
(Eagle News) — The Coalition for Justice on Thursday, April 12, slammed the refusal of five Supreme Court justices to inhibit from the quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. In a statement, the CFJ said the refusal of Associate Justices Teresita De Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza and Noel Tijam to recuse themselves was a “a clear repudiation of due process, established jurisprudence and the Code of Judicial Conduct.” “This […]
(Eagle News) – House Justice Committee chair Reynaldo Umali said on Thursday, April 12, that the conduct of impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno was a “priority” of the House of Representatives even before President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Congress to “fast-track” the impeachment. “Iyan po talaga ang gagawin namin not because of the President’s pronouncement but because that is really a priority agenda of the House of Representatives,” Umali, who is also […]
Also proposes “bloc-voting” setup for President, VP positions (Eagle News) — A sub-panel of the Consultative Committee President Rodrigo Duterte has tasked to review the 1987 Constitution is proposing a provision that would allow for the mandatory appointment of an elected vice president to a Cabinet position. Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Nachura said on Thursday, April 12, that the subcommittee for the structure of the federal government was also proposing a bloc-voting setup […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police on Thursday, April 12, maintained its anti-drug operations were “constitutional, legal” and were “implemented in the interest of public safety.” PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. John Bulalacao made the statement after the Supreme Court, in its denial of the state’s motion for reconsideration of a 2017 SC order directing the PNP to release drug war reports, said that the killings in the drug war could be state-sponsored. The SC […]
(Eagle News)–A former Supreme Court justice believes impeachable officials can be subjected to quo warranto proceedings. Former Associate Justice Antonio Eduardo Nachura said the remedy “can be used to question the right of a public officer to continue holding a public office if there is an irregularity in the title to the public office.” Nachura’s position runs contrary to the position of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, who faces a quo warranto case, she can only […]
(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has issued a show-cause order against Grab Philippines, following PBA Rep. Jericho Nograles’ allegations it was charging riders an extra P2 per minute of travel time. In the order issued on Wednesday, April 11, the LTFRB ordered Grab Philippines to appear before a hearing in the agency on Tuesday, April 17, at 9 a.m. It also ordered the company to explain in writing why its […]
