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Pangilinan accuses admin of “laying down red carpet” for Chinese telco inside military camps

(Eagle News)–Senator Kiko Pangilinan has accused the administration of “la(ying) down the red carpet” for Dito Telecoms, a Chinese telecommunications company, inside military camps, noting supposed plans to construct  telecommunications towers there. “The planned installation of electronic communications inside our military camps raises fears of electronic espionage and interference given the record of some Chinese firms for engaging in this illegal activity,” Pangilinan said. According to Pangilinan, “this fear is especially acute” considering  China’s National […]

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De Lima to PACC: “Don’t bother to send me order to explain GCTA IRR, I might just tear that into pieces”

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has slammed the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, which has asked her to explain the implementing rules and regulations of the  Good Conduct Time Allowance law. In a short statement, De Lima, who, together with then-Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, crafted the IRR in 2014 when she was justice secretary, said in the first place, she does “not recognize the  PACC’s jurisdiction or authority over me, a sitting Senator.” “I say to them: […]

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Cloudy skies with rainshowers expected over parts of N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over parts of Northern Luzon today, Sept. 14. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions will be experienced in Aurora due to the southwest monsoon. PAGASA said apart from Luzon, the southwest monsoon is also affecting Visayas and Mindanao. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms, on the other hand, will be experienced over […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)-A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 11 kilometers southeast of Tagbina at 7:23 a.m. Depth of focus was 4 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Several Metro Manila roads scheduled for reblocking, repair

(Eagle News)–Several Metro Manila roads are scheduled to undergo road reblocking and repair, the Department of Public Works and Highways said. The DPWH said the following are undergoing repair and reblocking since Friday, Sept. 13, at 11 p.m.: EDSA southbound from Bansalangin to North Avenue (U-turn slot), 5th lane from sidewalk southbound from Magallanes-Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes-Alabang bus stop, outer lane northbound from Main Avenue to P. Tuazon tunnel, 1st lane from sidewalk C-5 […]

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Palace slams Robredo for “misplaced” remarks vs Duterte over handling of S. China Sea dispute

(Eagle News)–The Palace has slammed Vice President Leni Robredo for what it said was her “misplaced” remark against President Rodrigo Duterte on the arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Duterte’s statement he was setting aside the ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line that demarcates its expansive claims in the sea meant he was merely focusing first on what would benefit the people, while pushing forward […]

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UPDATED: #WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Saturday, Sept. 14

(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, Sept. 14, were suspended in some areas following the 5.3-magnitude earthquake on Friday, Sept. 13. Below is a list: -Polytechnic University of the Philippines — all National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Camarines Sur branches and campuses -Arellano University-all levels; classes suspended also on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Monday, Sept. 16. – Dela Salle University, Manila–classes and work resume at 1 p.m. –Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila The earthquake struck […]

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SC Senior Associate Justice Carpio warns vs making declarations of “setting aside” arbitral ruling

(Eagle News)–Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Friday, Sept. 13, warned against making declarations of setting aside the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line delineating the country’s expansive claims in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, Carpio said that although President Rodrigo Duterte in particular has “no authority” under Philippine law to “set aside” the arbitral ruling, the “unilateral declaration” by the President “could bind the Philippines under […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations on Friday, Sept. 13

(Eagle News)–Classes in some areas were cancelled on Friday, Sept. 13, following a 5.5-magnitude earthquake. Below is a list: De La Salle University- classes starting 4:30 p.m. in Manila, Makati, BGC campuses Taguig- evening classes, all levels, public and private schools The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 40 kilometers off Burdeos, Quezon. It was felt in several parts in Metro Manila.

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MRT-3 ops resume following temporary halt due to quake

(Eagle News)–Operations of the Metro Rail Transit-3 have resumed after they were temporarily suspended following the 5.5-magnitude earthquake off Quezon on Friday, Sept. 13. In a Tweet, the MRT-3 said operations resumed at 5:29 p.m. Operations were suspended a little before 5 p.m. following the earthquake. “On hold movement ng trains due to earthquake. Still checking facilities,” MRT-3 Director Mike Capati had said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 40 […]

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Poe on grant of emergency powers: I’m not against it but it can’t be a “shotgun approach”

(Eagle News)–Senator Grace Poe on Friday, Sept. 13, maintained she was not against the grant of emergency powers for traffic problems to be addressed but said this “cannot be a shotgun approach.” “For you to give something as immense as the emergency powers, you have to be sniper accurate… It’s like giving a loaded gun to a child if they don’t have a plan,” she said. According to Poe, “there are already several laws in […]

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UPDATED: Strong earthquake hits Quezon; Intensity IV felt in QC, others

(Eagle News)–A strong earthquake struck Quezon on Friday, Sept. 13, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS initially said the quake was a 5.5-magnitude one, but it later downgraded this to 5.3. The quake, which hit 39 kilometers northeast of Burdeos at 4:28 p.m.,  was felt in several parts of Metro Manila as well, prompting some people to evacuate their offices. People wearing helmets were seen leaving the Malacañang Executive Building. Justice Secretary […]

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