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(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has been nominated to the post of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. But Guevarra declined the nomination made by retired Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Raoul Victorino, even if he acknowledged “this may very well be my last chance to go for it considering the new rules on appointment to the Supreme Court adopted recently by the Judicial and Bar Council of which I myself am a member. He said it […]
(Eagle News)–Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday, July 5, urged critics to “read and understand” the anti-terrorism law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 3. Lorenzana issued the statement following claims from some sectors, including activists, the law could be used to stifle dissent. They in particular called out the 14-day detention of a suspected terrorist without a judicial warrant of arrest allowed under the law, a period which could be extended by […]
(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration on Sunday, July 5, reminded Filipinos they can’t leave the country as tourists just yet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the statement after receiving a report that six Filipinos were offloaded from a special chartered flight going to Cambodia from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on June 29 after they told the immigration officer they were going to attend a business meeting on shrimp farming. The […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Ronald dela Rosa is proposing the creation of a DNA database in the country to help in the investigation and resolution of crimes. In filing Senate Bill No. 1577 or the Forensic DNA Database Act, Dela Rosa, a former Philippine National Police chief, said DNA technology has been used “to identify criminals with scientific accuracy when biological evidence exists.” He said apart from identifying criminals, DNA analysis can be used to clear suspects […]
(Eagle News)–Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will resume international flight operations starting July 8. The Manila International Airport Authority said the flight operations which were cancelled on March 28 shall resume at 12:01 a.m. of that date. Several NAIA Terminal 3 airlines which were relocated to NAIA Terminal 1 will be back at the terminal for the resumption. These include All Nippon Airways (ANA), Air Aisa Berhad (AK), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates […]
11453 recover, 1290 die (Eagle News)–The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country has reached 41830, with the Department of Health reporting 1494 cases on Saturday, July 4. Of the 1494, 403 were fresh cases, or cases where test results were given to the patient within the last three days. Over 1000, or 1091, were late cases, or cases where test results were released four days ago or more. Of the 403 fresh […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, July 5. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. MIAA advised travelers to confirm their flights on the day they’re supposed to be scheduled as only those with confirmation will be allowed to enter the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are allowed provided there is approval from the local government unit concerned. International travel restrictions remain in place, with […]
(Eagle News)–A group on Saturday, July 4, filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the anti-terrorism law. The group led by lawyer Howard Calleja filed the petition for certiorari and prohibition electronically with the Supreme Court, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law that would effectively replace the Human Security Act of 2007. The group also urgently asked the High Court for a temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary injunction and/or other […]
(Eagle News)–Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III on Saturday, July 4, said he tested positive for COVID-19. According to Densing, he was now being taken care of at a hospital of his choice “and my body is responding positively.” He said his immune system could have been weakened “at natsambahan sa isang maikling pagkaktaon na dumaan ang virus sa pangagatawan ko.” He said he would overcome the challenge, as he urged the public to take care […]
(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines has hailed the signing into law of the anti-terrorism bill, saying it provides law enforcers the “legal wherewithal” to protect and defend the public. Major General Edgar Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, relayed to President Rodrigo Duterte the gratitude of AFP chief of staff Felimon Santos Jr., for his “resolve in putting public security and general welfare his primordial consideration in enacting the law that specifically targets terrorists.” He said […]
(Eagle News)–The Muntinlupa City government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in a community in Barangay Poblacion to prevent the increase of COVID-19 cases there. In an advisory, the local government said the curfew in Southville 3 would be effective today, July 4, and end on July 17, based on Resolution No. 29 approved by the barangay council. Only the following are allowed outside their residences: -those in emergencies -those purchasing essential items with quarantine passes […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos, bringing the total to 8627. The DFA said the additional 13 was based on reports from four countries across geographical regions, including a country from the Americas where the cases were confirmed, as of July 3. With the confirmation, the number of countries or regions where there are Filipino COVID-19 cases reaches 62. The DFA said the Middle East is […]
