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(Eagle News)– Expect three rare lunar events on Jan. 31. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, a lunar eclipse, a blue moon and a supermoon will occur at the same time, an event called a “super blue blood moon.” PAGASA said the eclipse will begin at 6:49 p.m., Philippine Standard Time, and will end at 12:09 a.m., Feb. 1. Spectators can see the entire eclipse by 9:29 p.m. in Manila, PAGASA […]
(Eagle News)– Former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon was transferred to the Pasay City Jail on Tuesday, after trading barbs with Senate blue ribbon committee chair Richard Gordon in a panel hearing on corruption in the Bureau of Customs and on the shabu shipment mess in May. Faeldon was seen wearing a black shirt saying “Truth is Justice” when he arrived at the jail around noon. He was escorted by the Senate sergeant at arms. The […]
(Eagle News)– The President had the authority to discipline the Deputy Ombudsman. Solicitor General Jose C. Calida, the government’s top lawyer, issued the statement on Tuesday, following allegations President Rodrigo Duterte erred in suspending Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Carandang for grave misconduct and grave dishonesty. “The Constitution is clear that only the Ombudsman is subject to impeachment proceedings,” Calida said. According to Calida, “while silent as to the disciplinary authority over a Deputy Ombudsman, the subsequent […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group has a new head. Chief Supt. Dionardo Carlos took the helm of the office in turnover ceremonies held at the AVSEGROUP headquarters in Pasay on Tuesday. Carlos, who was the PNP spokesperson, replaced Chief Supt. Sheldon Jacaban who retired from the service. Taking Carlos’ place at the Public Information Office is Chief Supt.John Bulalacao, who is the deputy chief for operations of […]
(Eagle News) — At least 800 passengers were unloaded on Tuesday morning after a train suffered another technical problem. The Metro Rail Transit 3 management said a southbound train experienced the electrical failure at 8:21 a.m. The management said the failure was due to “worn-out electrical sub-components.” The affected passengers who were offloaded at Ortigas Station took the next train.
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service Rappler on Monday asked the Court of Appeals to nullify the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision revoking its corporate registration. In a 68-page petition for review, Rappler Inc. alleged that their rights to due process were violated with the SEC’s move. “Without an administrative action, surely, no administrative action, including the suspension or revocation of the corporation’s franchise, could have been imposed by the SEC,” Rappler said. According to Rappler, because […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Over 300 policemen have been sacked since Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa assumed office. According to Dela Rosa, of the 352, 167 were sacked because of drugs, 72 were absent without leave, and 59 committed other grave offenses including murder, kidnapping, rape, extortion and human rights violations, among others. Those sacked ranged from Po1 to police superintendents. He said so far, 329 could be sacked. This was […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service After refusing to attend for months, Former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon made an appearance at the Senate upon the resumption of blue ribbon committee hearings on corruption in the Bureau of Customs and on the P6.4-billion shabu shipment mess. But at the start of the hearing, Faeldon received a lecture from blue ribbon committee chair Senator Richard Gordon, who denounced the former Customs chief’s statements his rights were being trampled […]
(Eagle News)– The Sandiganbayan has ordered the arrest of former Palawan governor Joel Reyes. But a radio report said the issuance of the warrant by the Third Division was in connection with his conviction for the anomalous renewal of small-scale mining permits, and not in connection with the murder case filed against him for the death or environmentalist Gerry Ortega in 2011. The anti-graft court made the move after approving the prosecution’s request for the […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service Former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has asked the Supreme Court to stop what he said was the Senate’s illegal detention of him over his refusal to attend hearings on corruption in the Bureau of Customs, and on the P6.4-billion shabu shipment mess. In a 30-page petition, Faeldon asked the High Court to issue a temporary restraining order or a status quo ante order pending resolution of his petition. Faeldon […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service We will win the drug war. This was the assurance given by Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa on Monday, as the police force prepares to conduct “improved” Oplan Tokhang operations nationwide. “Let me assure the Filipino people that the PNP has learned its lessons, and learned it well,” Dela Rosa said during the 42nd anniversary celebration of the PNP in Camp Crame. According to Dela Rosa, “mistakes of […]
(Eagle News) — Former Senator Bongbong Marcos should be blamed for the delay in the resolution of his election protest, the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday. Lawyer Romulo Macalintal said in a statement that in the first place, Marcos’ protest was “weak and flawed,” such that “the Presidential Electoral Tribunal has to resolve many preliminary matters before the case could move on.” He noted that it was the former senator “who […]
