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President Duterte signs law creating Davao International Airport Authority

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law creating the Davao International Airport Authority. Under Republic Act No. 11457 or the “Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority” signed by Duterte on Aug. 30, the DIAA shall “principally undertake the economical, efficient, and effective control, management and supervision of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City..” The law said the DIAA shall also be in charge of the existing airports in Davao Region and “such […]

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Ombudsman to De Lima, Roxas: Explain IRR of Good Conduct Time Allowance law

(Eagle News)–Ombudsman Samuel Martires has asked former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas to explain their Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Martires, who is conducting a probe into the law that was used by the Bureau of Corrections as a basis  to release some convicts of heinous crimes, particularly wants to know why the IRR Roxas and De Lima crafted in 2014 did not […]

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Duterte signs law declaring July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law declaring July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day. In signing Republic Act No. 11440, Duterte noted that it is the State’s policy to “promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech and of the press.” “As part of the media, the campus press is an important institution in promoting and protecting the freedom of the press and the freedom of expression,” […]

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Typhoon stranded 17,000 at Tokyo airport: operator

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Around 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo’s Narita Airport, an official said Tuesday, after it took a direct hit from a powerful typhoon that caused transport chaos throughout the capital. The typhoon caused more than 100 flights to be scrapped and road and rail links to the airport were also badly affected, leaving many with no transport options to the city — 70 kilometers (45 miles) to the west. Airport […]

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Guevarra to NBI: Probe reports of hospital passes for sale at Bilibid

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the reported sale of hospital passes to inmates at the New Bilibid Prison. The order came following a GMA news report that said the passes were sold by BuCor officers to inmates who wish to temporarily get out of jail. The report said the fee included a  medical record that would make it appear that the inmate is sick and should […]

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DOH to public: Cook pork thoroughly

(Eagle News)–The Department of Health has advised the public to cook pork thoroughly, following reports African Swine Flu was now in the country. “We want to allay the fears of the public by saying that, as long as pork is bought from reliable sources and it is cooked thoroughly, pork is safe to eat,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III  said in a statement. The DOH also advised hog raisers “not to feed raw or undercooked […]

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Cancelled flight(s) for Tuesday, Sept. 10

(Eagle News)–At least one flight was cancelled on Tuesday, Sept. 10, due to bad weather: Jetstar GK 040 Manila-Narita Typhoon Faxai with potentially record winds and rain battered the Tokyo region early Monday, sparking evacuation warnings to tens of thousands, widespread blackouts and transport disruption. The typhoon, packing winds of up to 216 kilometers (134 miles) per hour, made landfall in Chiba just east of the capital before dawn, after barrelling through Tokyo Bay. At […]

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4.7-magnitude quake hits Oriental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Oriental Mindoro early Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 14 kilometers northwest of Puerto Galera at 117 a.m. Depth of focus was 174 kilometers. An instrumental intensity I was felt in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Bacoor City; and in Quezon City. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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LPA spotted off Ilocos Norte; southwest monsoon affects Luzon

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Ilocos Norte. Pagasa said the LPA spotted 115 kilometers west of Laoag as of 3 a.m. is apart from the southwest monsoon affecting Luzon. The Cordillera Administrative Region, and Central Luzon will have monsoon rains, with flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy monsoon rains possible. Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, and Cagayan Valley will, on the […]

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N. Korea fires ‘projectiles’ after offering talks with US

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea on Tuesday fired projectiles toward the sea, South Korea’s military said, hours after Pyongyang said it is willing to hold working-level talks with the United States in late September. Negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have been gridlocked since a second summit between the North’s leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in February ended without a deal. North Korea twice launched “unidentified projectiles” Tuesday morning in an […]

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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for Tuesday, Sept. 10

(Eagle News)–Classes on Tuesday, Sept. 10, were suspended in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: All levels Basista, Pangasinan Bayambang, Pangasinan Binmaley, Pangasinan Burgos, Pangasinan Calasiao, Pangasinan Dagupan, Pangasinan Guagua, Pampanga Infanta, Pangasinan Labrador, Pangasinan Lingayen, Pangasinan Mabini, Pangasinan Malasiqui, Pangasinan Mangatarem, Pangasinan San Carlos, Pangasinan San Fabian, Pangasinan San Jacinto, Pangasinan Urbiztondo, Pangasinan Urdanets, Pangasinan Preschool to high school Alcala, Pangasinan San Nicolas, Pangasinan Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan The Philippine Atmospheric […]

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Ombudsman suspends 27 BuCor officials; says evidence on “anomalous release” of convicts of heinous crimes “appears to be strong”

(Eagle News)–The Office of the Ombudsman has suspended 27 Bureau of Corrections officials over the Good Conduct Time Allowance mess. Among those suspended for six months without pay were Ramoncito Roque, chief of the BuCor records section, Senior Insp. Ma. Belinda Bansil and Veronica Buño of the Custodial section. Yolanda Camelon had testified she paid P50,000 to Roque and Bansil for the early release of her partner from the New Bilibid Prison. She said she […]

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