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Cancelled flights from Saturday, Oct. 12, to Sunday, Oct. 13

(Eagle News)–Several flights from Saturday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 13, were cancelled due to bad weather at the destination. Below is a list: October 12 Japan Airlines JL 746 Manila-Narita JL 742 Manila-Narita JL 745 Narita-Manila Jetstar Japan GK 40 Manila-Narita Philippine Airlines PR 407/408 Osaka Kansai-Manila-Osaka Kansai PR 437/438 Nagoya-Manila-Nagoya PR 896/987 Manila-Taipei-Manila PR 432 Manila-Tokyo Narita PR 421/422 Tokyo Haneda-Manila-Tokyo Haneda PR 423/424 Tokyo Haneda-Manila-Tokyo Haneda PR 427/428 Tokyo Narita-Manila-Tokyo Narita All […]

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Gatchalian to DOE: Be transparent about nuclear agenda

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy to be more transparent about its nuclear agenda. Gatchalian issued the statement following reports  the Philippines and Russia signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, and as  the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee, which he chairs, examined the DOE’s proposed ₱97 million budget allocation for the country’s nuclear program agenda. In making the call, Gatchalian noted […]

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SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify vs alleged recruiters via deposition

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has allowed Mary Jane Veloso, who is imprisoned for drug trafficking in Indonesia, to testify against her alleged recruiters facing illegal recruitment cases in Nueva Ecija via deposition. In setting aside a December 2017 Court of Appeals ruling that  gave due course to the petition for certiorari of alleged recruiters Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao, and in affirming with modification the August 16, 2016 resolution of Branch 88 of the […]

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Go reveals names of 3 police officials vying for PNP chief post

(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go on Friday, Oct. 11, named the three police officials vying for the Philippine National Police chief post. According to Go, shortlisted to the post to be vacated by PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde when he retires  were Police Lieutenant General Francisco Archie Gamboa, Police Lieutenant General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, and Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar. Go made the announcement a day after the three police officials were transferred to other key posts. […]

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JBC submits nine names for SC Associate Justice post to Duterte

(Eagle News)–The Judicial and Bar Council has nominated nine people for the position of SC Associate Justice to President Rodrigo Duterte. Nominated for the post to be left vacant by Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio when he retires on Oct. 26 were  Court of Appeals Associate Justices Manuel Mejorada Barrios, Edgardo Lao delos Santos, Japar Babay Dimaampao, Ramon del Rosario Garcia, Jhosep Ylarde Lopez, Pablito Alhambra Perez, Ricardo de Rivera Rosario, and Maria Filomena Dumandan […]

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Guevarra says blast at Bilibid shows “magnitude of security problem” there; probe under way

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, Oct. 11, announced a probe into the explosion that rocked the New Bilibid Prison amid ongoing clearing operations there. Guevarra said the Department of Justice oversight committee has directed Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag to do the same “in coordination with the (Philippine National Police) contingent stationed at NBP.” “The alleged explosion indicates the magnitude of the security problem” in the facility, he said. Guevarra said […]

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5.0-magnitude quake hits N. Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 27 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 9:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Pikit, South Cotabato The following were the instrumental  intensities: Intensity V – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity II – […]

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Blast rocks Bilibid amid ongoing clearing ops

(Eagle News)–A blast rocked the New Bilibid Prison on Friday, Oct. 11, as authorities continued to conduct clearing operations. Major Alberto Tapiru, NBP spokesman, said in an interview over radio dzbb that the blast, believed caused by an improvised explosive device, took place around 10 a.m. Taipiru said it was still unclear where the IED came from. Authorities are probing the incident, which took place as jail personnel cleared the facility of luxurious “kubols” of […]

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Panelo admits it took long before he got rides but maintains there is no “mass transit crisis”

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday, Oct. 11, admitted it took long before he got rides during his commute to the Palace, but maintained there was no “mass transit paralysis.” In an interview over radio dzbb during his commute, Panelo said  it took him five, 10, and 20 to 35 minutes, respectively, before he could ride one of each of the three different jeepneys he took. “Matagal ako bago nakasakay kasi puno eh, palaging […]

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Pimentel wants to regulate drones of private persons

(Eagle News)–Senator Koko Pimentel is seeking the regulation of drones of private individuals. In filing Senate Bill No. 1098, which sets certain criteria for a private individual to be allowed to use drones, Pimentel noted that drones that are used for recreational and commercial purposes “might be exploited by terrorists, used to violate rights, or could pose a hazard to aircraft.” For this, he cited the drone attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on two […]

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Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL as trough of “Hagibis” affects E. Mindanao

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in parts of the country as the trough of Typhoon “Hagibis” affects the eastern section of Mindanao. CARAGA, Davao region, and Northern Mindanao are experiencing the conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. The northeasterly surface windflow, it said, is […]

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UPDATED: Cancelled flights from Friday, Oct. 11, to Sunday, Oct. 13

(Eagle News)–Several flights from Friday, Oct. 11, to Sunday, Oct. 13, were cancelled due to bad weather at the destination. Below is a list: Friday, Oct. 11 Japan Airlines JL 078-Manila-Haneda Philippine Airlines PR 408 Manila – Osaka PR 438 Manila – Nagoya PR 432 Manila-Tokyo Narita Saturday, Oct. 12 Japan Airlines JL 746 Manila-Narita JL 742 Manila-Narita Philippine Airlines PR 407/408 Osaka Kansai-Manila-Osaka Kansai PR 437/438 Nagoya-Manila-Nagoya PR 896/987 Manila-Taipei-Manila PR 432 Manila-Tokyo Narita […]

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