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President Duterte names new PCG head

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed a new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard. The President signed Elson Hermogino’s appointment paper on January 4. The former Maritime Safety commander of the PCG was also promoted to Rear Admiral. He replaced Commodore Joel Garcia, who was also promoted to Rear Admiral, together with Rolando Legaspi and Leopoldo Laroya. “PCG will support Hermogino and thanks the President for the appointment of a regular Commandant,” PCG spokesperson […]

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Palace to file motion seeking reconsideration of CA ruling in Gerry Ortega case

(Eagle News)– The Palace will seek for a reversal of a Court of Appeals decision that saw former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes cleared of charges in connection with the killing of environmentalist Gerry Ortega in 2011. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the executive branch would file a motion for reconsideration in particular. “We will exercise all legal options to reverse this decision of the Court of Appeals,” Roque, who was a lawyer for the Ortegas, […]

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Pulse Asia: President Duterte still the most trusted gov’t official

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte remains the most trusted government official, a recent Pulse Asia survey showed. Based on the results of the survey done from December 10 to 17, the President was also the official most approved of by the public. Results showed Duterte got an approval rating of 80 percent, with only 13 percent undecided and 7 percent disapproving of him. His trust rating was at 82 percent, with 13 percent  undecided, and 6 […]

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PNP Chief Dela Rosa: Fate of 67 policemen under investigation to be known before the end of January

(Eagle News) — The fate of 67  policemen who are undergoing an investigation will be known before the end of this month. Philippine National Police chief Director Ronald dela Rosa said by then the  National Police Commission would have finalized its inquiry. “It will be submitted to Malacañang for the approval of the President before the end of the month kasi ino-observe namin properly ‘yung due process,” he said. Dela Rosa earlier said the highest-ranking […]

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10 dead in gunfight between BIFF, military in Maguindanao

(Eagle News)– Nine  Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters  and a member of the Philippine military died on Saturday night in a gunfight in Maguindanao, the Philippine Army reported on Sunday. Capt. Arvin Encinas, spokesman for the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the gunfight ensued in Barangay Maitumaig, Datu Unsay, at 7:23 p.m. on Saturday. The military also launched airstrikes to deter the around 50 BIFF under the leadership of Imam Karialan who initiated the gunfight. Pursuit operations are […]

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Alab Pilipinas posts third straight victory; edges Singapore in OT

(Eagle News)– Alab Pilipinas posted its third straight win after downing the Singapore Slayers in a nail-biting match on Saturday night. AJ Mandani forced extra time after making his three-point shot with 12.2 seconds left in the game. The teams were at that time tied at 78. The Philippine team finally pulled away from the pesky Singaporeans in overtime, leaving their rivals scoreless for a good half of the period. Renaldo Balkman led the Philippine […]

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One of four suspects in Parañaque robbery falls

(Eagle News)– One of the suspects in a bar robbery in Parañaque City was arrested on Friday night. Jesrell Arador, 31 was arrested near his house in Barangay Sto. Antonio. Arador tried to elude the police by jumping from the second floor of his  house. He ended up hurting his arm. Arador was identified as one of four who robbed a porridge shop on Dr. A. Santos Ave.  on Jan. 4. Arador and his cohorts […]

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Pimentel: No rift in PDP-Laban

(Eagle News)– There is no rift in our party. Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III had this to say when asked whether there were factions in the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan after an ensuing word war between him and party mate Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. “We will all enjoy the birthday party of Speaker in Davao/ Tagum. We are good friends,” Pimentel said in a statement. Alvarez’s birthday is on January 10. He said he and […]

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Fire that hit Cebu mall now “under control”

(Eagle News) — The fire that hit a mall in Cebu has been declared under control. Firefighters said that the blaze that hit the Ayala Metro Mall was placed under control past noon on Sunday. It has been almost two days since the fire started at the stockroom of the toy department. The fire started at 9:30 p.m. on Friday. There were no reported injuries so far.

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DICT reveals plans to put up 250,000 Wi-Fi access points before Duterte’s term expires

(Eagle News)– The Department of Information and Communications Technology has plans of putting up 250,000 Wi-Fi access points in the country before the term of President Rodrigo Duterte expires. DICT officer-in-charge Eliseo Rio made the announcement in an interview over GMA 7 on Sunday. “Ito yung RA 10929 na kami ay may reponsibilidad ho yung DICT na pairalin yung paglagay ng mga free Wi-Fi sa mga public places ho sa buong bansa,” he said. He […]

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DOJ seeks reversal of Valenzuela court decision junking charges vs several linked to P6.4-billion shabu shipment mess

(Eagle News)– The Department of Justice has asked a Valenzuela court to reconsider its dismissal of the charges against several suspects linked to the P6.4-billion shabu shipment mess in May. The cases for importation of dangerous drugs filed against self-confessed Customs fixer Mark Taguba, Eirene Mae Tatad,  Richard Tan, Manny Li, Kenneth Dong Yi, Teejay Marcellana, Jhu Ming Jyun, Chen I-Min, Chen Rong Huan, and three others were dismissed by Judge Maria Nena Santos of the Valenzuela […]

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Año thanks President Duterte for his “trust, confidence” in him; tells DILG employees to “perform tasks honestly, diligently”

(Eagle News)- The newly appointed officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government thanked the President for the “trust and confidence” he said was given to him. In a statement on Saturday, retired Armed Forces chief Eduardo Año also enjoined “all members of Team DILG to perform their tasks honestly and diligently towards improving the quality of the services to attain DILG’s programs for the good of our country and our countrymen.” […]

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