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(Eagle News)–The proposal to ban the entry to the United States of Philippine government officials allegedly behind the detention of Senator Leila de Lima is a violation of the US Constitution. This is according to Senate President Tito Sotto, who slammed US Senators Richard Durbin and Patrick Leahy, who were reportedly behind the amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill that seeks the travel ban. “Article 1, section 9 (paragraph) […]
(Eagle News)–A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 126 km southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 10:02 a.m. Depth of focus was 14 kilometers. An Intensity III was reported in Kidapawan City and Davao City. The following instrumental intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Kiamba and Alabel, Sarangani; General Santos City; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity III – […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Sunday, Sept. 29, due to the bad weather. Below is a list: Skyjet (M8) M8 816 – Manila-Basco M8 817- Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Onyok” has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved over the Philippine Sea. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands.
(Eagle News)–“Onyok” has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved over the Philippine Sea. Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands, as “Onyok,” estimated at 605 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kilometers per hour, and moved westward at 30 kph. Between today and tomorrow morning, the trough of “Onyok” […]
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands as Tropical Storm “Onyok” slightly intensified. As of 4 p.m., the center of the tropical storm was estimated at 890 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kilometers per hour. It is moving northwest at 35 kilometers. PAGASA said between today […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on University of the Philippines President Danilo Concepcion to suspend the Sigma Rho fraternity following allegations some of its members had engaged in hazing. In a statement, Gatchalian said the entire fraternity should be suspended pending the outcome of the investigation into the viral social media posts that showed a student’s bruises from the fraternity’s supposed rites, and supposed conversations among the fraternity’s members. A statement from the Office […]
(Eagle News)–Presidential Communications Operations Office chief Martin Andanar has slammed Rappler’s Maria Ressa for saying there was “destruction of democracy” in the Philippines. In a statement, Andanar said “Ms. Ressa remains out of touch with the political realities on the ground as she continues to insinuate that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte won through lies and fake propaganda..” in an opinion piece published on the Los Angeles Times. According to Andanar, Duterte won “fair and square” […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines was among two countries that rejected a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that urged the Myanmar government to sustain its democratic transition. Apart from the Philippines, China rejected the resolution that also decried what it said were human rights violations committed against Rohingya Muslims in the country. Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has denied there was an ethnic cleansing of Muslims in her country. “Muslims have been targeted but Buddhists […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are scheduled undergo repair and reblocking. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following have been subjected to the repair starting Friday, 11 p.m.: Edsa Southbound Magallanes- Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes, Alabang bus stop outer lane After Camp Crame gate to Annapolis Street-outer lane Bansalangin to North Avenue – 5th lane from sidewalk Northbound From Gate 4 to gate 3, 2nd lane from center island After […]
(Eagle News)–The remains of a Filipino who was killed in Australia will be repatriated soon. The Department of Foreign Affairs did not identify the Filipino who died in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, but media reports identified the same as Mhelody Polan Bruno. A man has been charged in connection with the death of Bruno, reports said. According to the DFA, Bruno’s remains will be brought back to the Philippines “once the relevant reports and […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice may soon release 87 prisoners deprived of liberty. Justice spokesperson and undersecretary Markk Perete said this was after the DOJ and Bureau of Corrections joint task force verified on Friday night the release of 35 PDLs who surrendered within the deadline set by President Rodrigo Duterte. This was apart from the 52 reported by the BuCor as having been processed. “Actual release may be made today,” Perete said. He said […]
(Eagle News)–The tropical depression off Catanduanes has entered PAR. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Onyok” entered PAR at 2 a.m. It may intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours, but is less likely to make landfall in the country. As of 4 a.m., the center of the tropical depression was estimated at 1,100 kilometers east of Virac, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kilometers per hour near the […]
