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Guevarra: Joint Senate panel report on ninja cops “will surely be useful” in DOJ reinvestigation

(Eagle News)–The report of the joint Senate panel that probed the ninja cops issue “will surely be useful” in the Department of Justice’s reinvestigation of the case, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Friday, Oct. 18. According to Guevarra, “any relevant evidence presented during the Senate hearings may be adopted or presented by any interested party during the DOJ reinvestigation.” He said the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, the acting complainant, for instance,  may amend […]

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At least one dead, two hurt in Navotas fire

(Eagle News)–At least one person died while two others were hurt after a fire hit a residential area in Navotas on Friday, Oct. 18. Authorities identified the fatality in the fire that broke out in Barangay NBBN at 2:30 a.m. as James Bantasan, 24. The Bureau of Fire Protection has yet to determine the cause of the fire, but residents said they heard small explosions beforehand, while others said the blaze was deliberately started. The […]

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Tropical Storm “Perla” remains almost stationary

(Eagle News)–“Perla,” now a tropical storm, remains almost stationary, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the center of the tropical storm was estimated at 790 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any part of the country but occasional gusty conditions may […]

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Cancelled flights on Friday, Oct. 18

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Oct. 18, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: M8 (Skyjet) M8 816 Manila-Basco M8 817 Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Perla” has developed into a tropical storm. The weather burea said occasional gusty conditions may prevail over extreme Northern Luzon until early next week due to the prevailing northeasterly surface windflow.

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Joint Senate panel that probed ninja cops issue recommends raps vs Albayalde, Baloyo’s group

(Eagle News)–The joint Senate panel that probed the ninja cops issue has recommended the filing of charges for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against former Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde and the 13 policemen behind the irregular drug raid in Mexico, Pampanga in 2013. In a televised press conference, Senator Richard Gordon, chair of the justice and human rights panel, said Albayalde in particular violated Section 3a of the law, which […]

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“Perla” intensifies into tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Perla” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of  4 a.m. today, the center of the tropical storm was estimated at 790 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It  is almost stationary. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any part of the country at […]

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Duterte says PNOC chief sacked over “idiotic contract”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Oct. 17, said he fired Pedro Aquino Jr. as the head of the Philippine National Oil Corporation over an “idiotic contract.” “Here is a guy who prepared a contract with the Russians and the Russians thought that it, that was all there is to it,” the President said during his speech at the 45th Philippine Business Conference and Expo. The President did not elaborate on the contract but according […]

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Duterte warns ninja cops anew: I can be more evil than you

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Oct. 17, warned policemen engaged in illegal activities, saying he could be “more evil” than them. “I still have two years, I can create hell for everybody. Very easy, you just [have to] be a bad boy. Mag walang hiya ka lang,” Duterte said in a speech before the Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel. Duterte issued the warning after he expressed disappointment over the ninja […]

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TD “Perla” maintains strength as it moves in northern direction

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Perla” has maintained its strength as it moved in a northern direction slowly. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Perla” was estimated  at 830 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan or 780 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any […]

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Duterte attends event a day after he figures in motorcycle accident

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte made an appearance at an event on Thursday, Oct. 17, even after he figured in a motorcycle accident the day before. The President showed up at the Manila Hotel  for the Philippine Business Conference and Expo where he was supposed to be keynote speaker. Senator Bong Go had said Duterte had suffered minor injuries when he took a motorcycle for a spin at the Presidential Security Group compound on Wednesday night. […]

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Duterte to gov’t agencies: Provide assistance to Mindanao quake victims, rehabilitate affected areas

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to extend assistance to Mindanao, which was hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “immediate assistance” was for those in need, and “to study plans on how to rehabilitate the damaged areas.” The Palace is “saddened by this unfortunate incident and, in the meantime, wishes to express its sympathies to those who were affected” by the earthquake that  killed at least five people […]

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Palace gives assurance President Duterte “safe, in good health” after motorcycle accident

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, Oct. 17, gave the assurance President Rodrigo Duterte was “safe” and “in good health” even after figuring in a motorcycle accident. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo gave the statement after Senator Bong Go broke the news the President had sustained minor injuries in the incident in the Presidential Security Group compound on Wednesday night. According to Panelo, after Duterte parked his motorcycle, “his shoes were naipit so he was trying to […]

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