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(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended on Saturday, August 24, several areas due to the bad weather. Below is a list: La Trinidad, Benguet — pre-school to senior high school (public and private) Makati — all levels (public and private) Noveleta, Cavite — all levels (public and private) San Fernando, La Union — all levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” is expected to cross the Bashi […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Pampanga, Bulacan, Laguna and Rizal apart from in Metro Manila within the next 2 hours. The conditions are also being experienced in Cavite particularly in Cavite City, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias; Zambales, specifically in Olongapo , Subic, Castillejos, […]
(Eagle News)–The Chinese survey ship Zhangjian is back in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. This is according to an expert from the US Naval College’s China Maritime Studies Institute, Ryan Martinson, who posted the information over Twitter. According to Martinson, the ship was heading west at 10 knots. Jess Floren of Karagatan Patrol confirmed the information, saying the vessel was approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Catanduanes. It was still unclear, however, if the vessel asked […]
(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moved toward the southern Taiwan and Batanes area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was hoisted over the Babuyan Group of Islands and Batanes, where “Ineng” is expected to be the closest to tomorrow morning. Signal No. 1 on the other hand has been hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, […]
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office on Friday, Aug. 23, said it revoked the driver’s license of a Grab driver after he was accused of sexually molesting his passenger while aboard the vehicle. LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante revoked the license of Anselmo B. Benigno based on the recommendation of LTO National Capital Region West Regional Director and concurrent Acting Director for Law Enforcement Service Clarence V. Guinto. This was after Benigno, who was accused […]
Says law excludes recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees and persons charged with heinous crimes (Eagle News)–Former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez is not eligible for release under the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law. This was the statement of the Palace, amid public outrage over the possibility the former mayor who was convicted of the murder and rape of Aileen Sarmenta and the murder of her friend Allan Gomez in the 1990s, could be released. This was […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Aug. 23, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Skyjet M8 715 / 716 MNL-Busuanga-MNL The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” has slightly accelerated as it moved in a north-northwest direction.
(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Friday, Aug. 23, posted a P240,000 bail for the charges for violation of banking laws filed against him. A GMA-7 report said Yasay posted the bail around 11 a.m. before Branch 10 of the Manila Regional Trial Court, where the complaint for violation of provisions of the General Banking Law and the New Central Bank Act was lodged against him and five other officials of the […]
(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” has slightly accelerated as it moved in a north-northwest direction on Friday, Aug. 23. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was estimated at 500 kilometers east northeast of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan or 510 km east of Calayan, Cagayan. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of […]
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court on Friday, Aug. 23, said it merely “applied a fundamental doctrine in criminal law” when it ruled Republic Act 10592, which increased the Good Conduct Time Allowance given to inmates, should be applied retroactively. The SC issued the statement amid outrage over the possible release of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez following the SC June ruling. Sanchez was convicted of the 1990s rape and murder of Aileen Sarmenta, and of […]
(Eagle News)–The Integrated Bar of the Philippines has urged the Department of Justice to make the basis for and evaluation of prisoners’ good conduct, and the computation of Good Conduct Time Allowances “transparent.” For this, the IBP suggested these be uploaded on the websites of the Department of Justice and of penal institutions. The IBP said informing the “private offended parties” and their families “much earlier” would also be “welcome.” The IBP issued the statement […]
(Eagle News)–The United States Embassy will be closed on Monday, Aug. 26. The embassy said its affiliate offices will also be closed on that day in observance of National Heroes Day, a holiday. Regular services at the embassy and its affiliate offices will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
