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(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday cried foul over what it said was Reuters “one-sided” report on the so-called “Davao Boys.” According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Reuters did not wait for the government’s side before publishing the report on a supposed group of police officers from Davao City tasked to carry out deadly anti-drug operations. “Reporter demanded our version within the hour at 11 a.m. yesterday (December 19). We said we couldn’t because of […]
But warrants of arrest issued vs Jo Christine, James Christopher Napoles; and Ronald Francisco Lim still stand (Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of the kin of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles to have their P22-million bail in connection with the Malampaya fund scam reduced, but denied their plea for the warrants of arrest issued against them to be suspended. In a resolution promulgated on December 15, the Third […]
Order comes a week after DAP employees publicly accused Elba Cruz of going on frequent travels abroad, among others (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the Development Academy of the Philippines president to vacate her post. Duterte’s order for Elba Cruz to leave the post was contained in a letter written by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea dated December 18. It came a week after DAP employees publicly accused Cruz of going on travels abroad […]
(Eagle News) — “I have lost trust and confidence in his integrity and leadership.” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said this was the reason Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado was sacked the day before. In a press conference, Lorenzana said in particular, he “question(ed) (Mercado’s) intention behind his fixation with one specific company for the combat management system of the frigate acquisition project.” Lorenzana was referring to the project worth […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ceasefire with the communists for the holidays. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday night that the ceasefire was effective from December 24, 2017 to January 2, 2018. “This unilateral ceasefire would lessen the apprehension of the public… We expect that the (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front of the Philippines) would do a similar gesture of goodwill,” Roque […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday visited the wake of a police officer who was killed in a shootout with a drug suspect in Pasig City. The President was accompanied by Philippine National Police officials led by PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa in the wake of P03 Wilfredo Gueta. Gueta was killed after he shot it out with Robert Liaguno, who had a standing warrant of arrest, on Monday afternoon. Liaguno was […]
by Michael Mathes Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed a landmark tax overhaul Tuesday, bringing Donald Trump one step closer to a major legislative triumph as the first year of his presidency draws to a close. Republicans received zero Democratic support as they passed the contentious $1.5-trillion package of tax cuts for businesses and individuals that critics say will particularly benefit the wealthy. The most comprehensive revamp of the nation’s […]
by Abdul Hadi Habtor and Rania Sanjar Agence France-Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia said it shot down a ballistic missile Tuesday over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who announced that the target was the official residence of King Salman. The audacious attack aimed at the heart of Saudi power follows the downing of another missile last month near Riyadh airport that triggered the tightening of a Saudi-led blockade on hunger-stricken Yemen. For […]
by Katy Lee and Valérie Leroux Agence France-Presse (PARIS, France) – A thousand days of bloodshed: as Yemen prepares to mark Wednesday’s grim anniversary, aid workers are urging world powers to bring an end to a “forgotten” conflict. Photographs of children starving to death have failed to spur the international community into ending the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, which charities warn is deepening by the day. “There are things that could happen tomorrow that could stop children from […]
by Shwan Mohamad Agence France-Presse (SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq) – Five people were killed and dozens wounded in Iraqi Kurdistan on Tuesday as security forces opened fire during clashes with protesters amid growing anger over a failed push for independence. Demonstrators in the autonomous Kurdish area in the north of the country torched the offices of a mayor and political parties as protests broke out for a second day over the disastrous fallout from a September referendum. The vote delivered […]
(Agence France Presse) — Top Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp said Tuesday it has bought the Masinloc power plant for $1.9 billion, adding to its burgeoning electricity generation assets. San Miguel unit SMC Global Power Holdings acquired the equity stake held by AES Philippines and Thailand’s EGCO group in Masin-AES, an SMC statement said. The deal involves the 630-megawatt coal-fired power plant, a 355-megawatt coal-fired unit still under construction and a 10-megawatt battery storage plant. […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines has opted to temporarily withdraw its application from a United States aid agency, Malacañang said on Tuesday. “We have opted to withdraw from the second Millennium Challenge,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, the government would “focus instead on the rebuilding of Marawi,” denying the decision was linked to Duterte’s allegations of foreign interference. “We will apply some other time,” Roque said. He noted that any MCC project funding […]
