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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Oct. 5, said two colonels, and not generals, were still engaged in illegal drug activities. The President made the correction of his earlier statement upon his arrival in Davao from Russia, where he is on official visit. Days before, Duterte said two generals were “still playing” with illegal drugs. “Wala, walang generals [involved]. I’m sure of that. Sa aking report na dumating sa akin, wala. Parang– colonel I think,” […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The northern and eastern section of Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saidt moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat within one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Alamada, Banisilan, Carmen, Libungan in North Cotabato; Wao, Bumbaran, Lumba-Bayabao, Sultan-Dumalondong in Lanao del Sur; and in nearby areas. “All are advised to take […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has said he was suffering from an illness that causes muscle weakness. The President made the revelation in a speech before the Filipino community in Moscow, Russia where he is on official visit. “Mag-duet lang kami ng ‘Ikaw’. Pagkatapos magtingin ako sa kanya kagaya kanina pero gusto ko siyang tingnan sa mata. Pero ang mata ko –’yung isang mata ko, dito sa mata niya. ‘Yung isang mata ko, umiikot kung saan-saan […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice is reopening the case against the 13 policemen behind a 2013 Pampanga raid that was found to have been irregular. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the DOJ will create a new panel of state prosecutors for the reinvestigation, which was in light of “new evidence unfolding, and in the interest of justice. “Both sides will be given ample opportunity to present additional evidence,” Guevarra said. He said the DOJ “shall […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo will retain her post regardless of the decision of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal on the recount of ballots covering three pilot provinces. This is according to Romulo Macalintal, her lawyer, who issued a statement days after the PET said it had deferred acting on Justice Alfredo Caguioa’s September report on the recount of the votes in Negros Oriental, Camarines Sur and Iloilo, prompted by an electoral protest filed by former […]
(Eagle News)–Peter Joemel Advincula has been discharged from the hospital, several days after he was confined there last week after complaining of chest pains. The Philippine National Police said Advincula, who claims to be “Bikoy,” the yellow-hooded figure in the Ang Totoong Narco-list videos against President Rodrigo Duterte’s family, was discharged from the PNP General Hospital after his medical results came out normal. In the video, “Bikoy” accused Duterte’s family of being engaged in the […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Richard Gordon has called for a lifestyle check on Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde, after he was accused of intervening in the cases filed against 13 policemen who were found to have conducted an irregular drug raid in Pampanga in 2013. In a radio interview, Gordon said he also wants the 13 policemen led by then-Col. Rodney Baloyo subjected to the lifestyle check. Baloyo and his group were ordered dismissed in 2014 […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Norte will have these conditions due to a low pressure area located 50 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City , Cagayan or at 215 km north northeast of Baler, Aurora. Flash floods or landslides due to occasional heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Sunday, Oct. 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 142 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 1:11 a.m. Depth of focus was 26 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Filipinos in Iraq to stay indoors amid the ongoing unrest in the country. In a statement, the DFA also urged them to avoid any movement especially in areas where demonstrations are taking place. The DFA also advised Filipinos to make sure they have enough food and water and to call the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad if they require assistance. “Families in the Philippines are requested to relay […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies are expected in parts of the country today, Oct. 5. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to a low pressure area located 250 kilometers northeast of Baler, Aurora. Flash floods or landslides due to occasional heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, PAGASA said, will have partly cloudy […]
