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(Eagle News) — The promulgation of the Maguindanao massacre case is expected today, Dec. 19, more than ten years since the crime dubbed as the country’s worst poll-related violence, took place in 2009. The promulgation is set at 9 a.m. in Camp Bagong Diwa, where security is so far tight. Only 76 media men and crew were given accreditation to enter the Metro Manila District Jail Annex 2 in Camp Bagong Diwa, and were allowed […]
(Eagle News) — The death toll in the 6.9-magnitude quake that hit Mindanao on Sunday has risen to 11, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. According to the NDRRMC, of the 11, 10 were recorded in Region XI while one was recorded in Region XII. The number of those injured was at 111, the NDRRMC said. The death toll as of Wednesday was at nine. President Rodrigo Duterte was in Davao City […]
(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rains are expected in some areas today as the easterlies affect the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Eastern Visayas and Caraga will have cloudy skies with rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms. Flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. The […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Dec. 18, conferred the Order of Lapu Lapu to the 30th South East Asian Games Filipino medalists whose achievements made the country the overall champion in the recently concluded biennial event. President Duterte himself gave the recognition, which is conferred on individuals who have given exceptional contributions to the country, to each of the athletes in ceremonies held at the Palace. The athletes also received their cash […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has plans of going around Metro Manila on board his motorcycle. This is according to Presidential Security Group chief Brigadier General Jose Eriel Niembra who spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 18. According to Niembra, though, he was against the idea. President Duterte is a known motorcycle enthusiast. In October, he figured in a motorcycle accident in the PSG compound that saw him sustaining bruises and wounds. A day […]
(Eagle News) — Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor Zaldy Ampatuan, who is a primary defendant in the Maguindanao massacre case, has been discharged from the hospital. Reports said the convoy of Ampatuan, who had been confined in the Makati Medical Center, was at present headed for Camp Bagong Diwa, where he was ordered detained by Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes. In ordering Ampatuan’s detention in the Taguig facility […]
(Eagle News)-The bicameral committee has approved the sin tax bill that seeks to increase taxes on alcohol, heated tobacco products and vapor cigarettes. The bicameral approval came only hours after senators and congressmen sat down to reconcile the disagreeing provisions of the Senate- and House-approved versions. The approved report, once ratified by the Senate and the House, will be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte next week for signature. With a report from Meanne Corvera
(Eagle News) — The Senate formally recognized a number of Filipino athletes who won medals in the recently concluded 30th Southeast Asian Games. The Upper House in particular commended Christine Hallasgo, Sarah Noveno Dequinan, Fernando Jose Casares, Jeniel Bata-Anon, Brandhon Kyrielle Aquino, Baby Jessica Canabal, Noelito Jose, Jr, and John Michael Pasco in adopting Senate Resolutions 245, 246 and 281 introduced by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senator Win Gatchalian respectively. Zubiri said Hallasgo […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation is eyeing partial operations for the Philippine National Railways Clark Phase 1 by the end of 2021. The DOTr made the statement after Transportation Secretary Art Tugade visited the site of the 38-kilometer railway project that will connect Bulacan and Manila. The project will have a total of ten stations–Tutuban, Solis, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto and Malolos, with a depot at a 14-hectare lot […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Competition Commission has ordered Grab Philippines to refund P14.15 million to some of its passengers for violating its voluntary commitments. In a statement, the PCC said passengers who availed of Grab’s service between May 11 to August 10 this year, “or the fourth quarter of the initial undertaking, shall expect the rebate within 60 days through GrabPay credits.” The sanction was for Grab’s “extraordinary” deviation from its commitment on price, […]
(Eagle News)- Several flights on Wednesday, Dec. 18, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: (5J) Cebu Pacific 5J 196 Manila-Cauayan 5J 197 Cauayan -Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country due to the easterlies.
(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Davao del Sur on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 2 kilometers southwest of Magsaysay at 8:22 a.m. The quake, with depth of focus at 7 kilometers, hit only minutes after a 5.3-magnitude tremor hit the province, with its epicenter in Padada. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported in the 4.8-magnitude quake: Intensities: Intensity IV – […]
