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By Erwin Temperante Eagle News Service MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Naglabas ng temporary protection order (TRO) ang Korte Suprema hinggil sa writ of amparo na inihain ni Christina Gonzales. Biktima ang asawa ni Christina ng Oplan Tokhang noong ipinatutupad pa ito ng Philippine National sa buong kapuluan. Sakop ng protection order ng SC ang pagbabawal na lumapit ng higit isang kilometro sa tahanan o di kaya naman sa lugar ng hanap-buhay ni Christina ang […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Limampu’t tatlo (53) lamang sa mahigit dalawang daang (200) pasaway na pulis na ipinadedestino ng Pangulo sa Mindanao ang sumipot nitong Martes, Pebrero 21, sa Villamor Airbase. Apatnapu (40) sa mga pulis ang sadyang hindi isinama sa biyahe dahil sa mga kaso na hinahawakan nila rito sa Maynila. Karamihan sa kanila walang malinaw na dahilan kung bakit ayaw sumunod sa utos ng Pangulo. “It […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (February 21) it opposes actions by other countries under the pretext of freedom of navigation that damage its sovereignty, after a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group began patrols in the contested South China Sea. The U.S. navy said the strike group, including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, began routine operations in the South China Sea on Saturday (February 18) amid growing tensions with […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Civil Service Commission warned government employees against laziness and absenteeism, saying that there will be appropriate disciplinary measures against such bad habits. According to CSC Chairman Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala, frequent absences and truancy during the work period is strictly prohibited. Eagle News Service
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II advised Senator Leila De Lima to be watchful of her statements since she could face another criminal case, this time for “inciting to sedition” for calling on the public to rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte. Aguirre, who had been called a “mediocre lawyer” by De Lima, said the former justice secretary who is now facing three drug-related charges for her alleged involvement in the proliferation of illegal drug […]
(Eagle News) — A very agitated Senator Leila De Lima called on the public to rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte as she held a press conference where she ranted against the Philippine leader whom she called a “sociopathic serial killer,” a dictator, and a “criminal.” She said the President was unfit to head the government and referred to the People Power that happened 31 years ago, which she said should be repeated today. The […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – The Department of Homeland Security issued tough new orders Tuesday to begin a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigrants, putting nearly all of the country’s 11 million undocumented foreigners in their cross-hairs. Two memos issued by DHS Secretary John Kelly order border patrol and immigration officers to deport as quickly as possible any illegal immigrants they find, with only a few exceptions, principally children. The priority for deportation will remain undocumented immigrants […]
JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir vowed Tuesday that government would ensure aid could reach areas hit by famine after three years of war that has restricted access for humanitarian workers. The world’s youngest nation on Monday declared famine in parts of the northern Greater Unity state where 100,000 people were facing starvation and another one million were on the brink of famine. A total of nearly five million are going […]
(Eagle News) – Senator Richard Gordon has rejected calls to reopen the investigation on the new allegations of retired SPO3 Arthur Lascañas regarding the existence of the Davao Death Squad (DDS), and his claim that President Rodrigo DUterte was involved in the alleged Davao killings. Gordon said he is doubtful of Lascañas’ turnaround, and new claims. The senator said that the senate felt “insulted” since he took an oath when he first testified […]
By Jodi Bustos Eagle News Service QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced on Tuesday, February 21, through a social media post that it will issue a moratorium on field trips and educational tours in light of the Tanay bus accident that killed 15 students mostly from the Best Link College in Novaliches, Quezon City. “I will be asking the Commission en banc to immediately issue a directive to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The death toll resulting from the collision of a tourist bus into an electric post in Tanay, Rizal rose to fifteen. Tanay PNP Chief Inspector Christopher Dela Peña confirmed the number of dead and added that the tourist bus has 58 passengers, with 30 injured. The victims were students of the BestLink College in Novaliches, Quezon City. According to Tanay Disaster Risk Disaster and Management Officer Carlos Onofre, the […]
