QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — During her meeting with the media, Senator Leila De Lima reacted to the drug matrix released by President Rodrigo Duterte, saying that she is treating it as a joke and that it belongs to a garbage can.
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House to delve into Espino’s link to drug matrix
(Eagle News)– House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said on Thursday that House of Representatives won’t do anything “drastic” to Rep. Amado Espino’s connection with the New Bilibid Prison drug matrix, but he also intends to meet the Representative of Pangasinan. “Of course, kailangan tingnan natin dahil hindi naman ibig sabihin na nandoon ‘yung pangalan mo ay kami dito sa Kongreso, meron kaagad gagawin na drastic,” Alvarez stated. According to Alvarez, he was scheduled to meet […]
Bato to narco users, pushers: Chase and kill drug lords
(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa adressed drug users and pushers to go after and kill drug lords who benefit from the trade.\ “Kayo ay ginagamit na instrumento nitong malalaking tao, drug lord na nandito ngayon. Sila ang yumayaman, maganda ang pangangatawan, maganda ang buhay dahil sila ay hindi gumagamit ng droga,” Bato said. In a speech at Camp Montelibano, Bacolod City, Dela Rosa dedicated his […]
PNP, club owners anti-drug measures okayed
(Eagle News)– An agreement was reached between Bonifacio Global City (BGC) bar owners and officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa concerning the admission of plain clothes officers into the establishments. It was cleared that the deployed officers will present their identification cards to the owner or manager and may only use comfort rooms of the bars due to reports of rampant drug transactions inside comfort […]
Teodoro refuses DND post
President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed on early Thursday morning that former defense chief Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro turned down his proposal to fill the same position he held under the Arroyo administration. Current Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana would be appointed for ambassadorship. However, Lorenzana asked Duterte to reconsider that appointment. “Sabi niya Mayor, if you order me to accept the position I will work there. Pero gusto ko lang malaman mo, matanda […]
Duterte to push Mindanao peace talks
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte maintained his stand to pursue Bangsamoro Basic Law in a press conference on Wednesday evening. “I am committed to give the Moro people what they promised. Tanggalin muna ang constitutional issues sa BBL,” he said. President Duterte was known to have talks with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founder Nur Misuari. A government panel has also started its initial talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). “Sana bago […]
Myanmar weighs damage after earthquake rattles Bagan pagodas
by Phyo Hein KYAW YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) — Officials picked through the wreckage of toppled spires and crumbling temple walls in Myanmar’s ancient capital Bagan Thursday after a powerful earthquake rattled the top tourist destination, leaving three dead. Clouds of dust settled over the damaged pagodas as officials took stock of the destruction caused by the 6.8 magnitude quake, which struck just south of the famous archaeological site Wednesday, killing two young girls and a […]
‘World’s largest’ pearl emerges in Philippines
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (AFP) — A poor Philippine fisherman found what is thought to be the world’s largest pearl, but hid it under his bed for a decade without knowing its worth, local authorities said. The man found the 34-kilogramme (75-pound) pearl inside a giant clam that was snagged by his anchor as he waited out a storm at sea, according to local tourism department chief Cynthia Amurao, who is also his aunt. Not knowing […]
Witness recounts attack at American University in Kabul that killed 12
KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) — At least 12 people, including seven students, were killed in an attack on the American University in Kabul that sent hundreds of students fleeing in panic, police said early on Thursday (August 25), before the assault ended when two gunmen were shot dead. The attack began at around 6:30 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) on Wednesday (August 24) with a large explosion that officials said was a car bomb followed by […]
Albuera Mayor to reveal Kerwin’s connections, seeks police custody
(Eagle News)– Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa vowed to give any information about his son Kerwin’s cohorts in exchange of protection from police. According to Albuera Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido, the elder Espinosa was ready to issue an affidavit if needed. “Totoong ilalantad niya ang lahat. Handa siyang mag-execute ng affidavit niya kung kinakailangan. Siya mismo voluntarily nagpunta sa akin for custody,” Espenido said. Espinosa is among the local government officials who […]
A budget for a real change: The 2017 Philippine Budget
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 26 – Philippine Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno presented the 2017 budget to the House of Representatives on Monday, August 22. As what President Rodrigo Duterte proudly versed out during his State of the Nation Address, the amount focuses on funding the areas of education, agriculture, social services and infrastructure. Garnering summation of Php 3.35 trillion, it increased 11.6 percent over present year’s budget of Php 3.002 trillion. With Duterte’s fondness of the […]
2 witnesses vs. ‘narco generals’ now under WPP
(Eagle News)– Justice Vitaliano Aguirre II said on Wednesday that two individuals have been turned in Witness Protection Program (WPP) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to testify on the alleged involvement of police generals in narcotics trade. “We have WPP witnesses who are witnesses against the generals,” Aguirre said. Two out of five generals are now facing administrative charges. They are National Capital Region Police Office chief Police Director Joel Pagdilao and former […]
