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SC dismisses malversation raps vs former PCSO chair Valencia

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has dismissed malversation charges against former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chair Sergio Valencia. The High Court effectively cleared the former PCSO chair of the  allegations he misused the agency’s confidential and intelligence fund in 2007 to 2010 when it granted Valencia’s demurrer to evidence, which  effectively reversed the Sandiganbayan’s dismissal of the same in 2015. A demurrer to evidence is a legal remedy  available to an accused if he or she […]

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Palace: Duterte verbal order terminating all forms of gambling “legal”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte’s verbal order terminating all forms of gambling within the mandate of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is legal. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson and Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, who held a press conference on Tuesday, July 30, days after Duterte issued the verbal directive due to “massive corruption.” According to Panelo, the order, albeit verbal, sufficed. He said  the President had “control and supervision” over the PCSO, as this […]

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Tugade orders lifestyle check on all LTO officials, employees

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered a lifestyle check on all Land Transportation Office employees and officials. This is according to LTO assistant secretary Edgar Galvante, who issued a memo ordering the administrative and finance divisions of the central and regional offices to prepare the latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth of all those concerned under their jurisdiction in compliance with Tugade’s order. In the July 29 memo, Galvante said these should […]

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Panelo: Palace looking into conflict-of-interest allegations vs Duque

But the Health secretary still enjoys President Duterte’s trust, Panelo adds (Eagle News)–The Palace is looking into the allegations of conflict of interest against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. But Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo added Duque so far enjoys the trust of President Rodrigo Duterte, as he has so far responded to the issues hurled against him. On Monday, July 29, Senator Panfilo Lacson said Duque’s family-owned Doctors Pharmaceuticals Inc. had cornered government contracts for […]

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Senator Go open to conducting probe into alleged anomalies in PCSO, PhilHealth

(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go is open to conducting a Senate investigation into the alleged anomalies in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Go made the comment after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the termination of all forms of gambling under PCSO’s mandate due to “massive corruption.” Earlier, Duterte also asked PhilHealth acting Chief Roy Ferrer and its board members to hand over their “courtesy resignation” following  allegations a clinic in Quezon […]

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Following his stint in Senate, Trillanes to teach in UP, Ateneo

(Eagle News)–Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is preparing for his teaching load in two universities in the country following his stint in the Upper House. Trillanes himself made the revelation of his plans to teach in the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University in an interview over ANC on Tuesday, July 30. Trillanes said he would be teaching public  policy in UP, while the subject he would teach in Ateneo had yet […]

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Batanes placed under state of calamity

(Eagle News)–Batanes has been placed under  a state of calamity. The declaration was made  after successive earthquakes hit the province  over the weekend, leading to at least nine deaths and several injured. President Rodrigo Duterte visited the province on Sunday, July 28, and ordered the construction of a P40-million clinic following the damages wrought on the hospital there. The declaration will facilitate the release of calamity funds for the province’s rehabilitation. Earthquakes struck the province […]

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Lacson slams Duque for family’s alleged dealings with gov’t

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, July 29, slammed Health Secretary Francisco Duque III over his family’s alleged dealings with the government worth millions of pesos. In a privilege speech, Lacson cited Doctors Pharmaceuticals Inc., which he said had cornered contracts for medicine supplies. “Mr. President, is it just a mere coincidence that Doctors Pharmaceuticals, Inc. became an accredited government contractor and supplier in the same year that Secretary Duque was confirmed by the Commission […]

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JUST IN: 3.7-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Tuesday, July 30. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 187 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 8:20 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Monsoon rains expected in parts of PHL today, July 30

(Eagle News)–Monsoon rains are expected in parts of the country as the southwest monsoon affects the western section of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Pangasinan, Bataan and Zambales may also have flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila, MIMAROPA, La Union, Benguet, Cavite, Batangas and the rest of Central Luzon will have  cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, PAGASA said. The rest […]

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Edmonton City raises INC flag, lights up bridge in recognition of Church’s 105th Anniversary

  EDMONTON, ALBERTA (Eagle News) — Bad weather did not keep members of the Church of Christ from celebrating their Church’s 105th anniversary. People from several Edmonton congregations braved a severe thunderstorm warning and strong winds to attend a flag raising at city hall. Church spokesman Brother Paquito Ibanez says members are not discouraged by rain, no matter how heavy it is. “We are greatful to all the brethren who showed up,” Brother Ibanez said. […]

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Canadian air force joins hunt for teen murder suspects

MONTREAL, CANADA (AFP)  — The Royal Canadian Air Force has joined the hunt for two fugitive teens suspected of triple murder, officials said Saturday, backing up a vast search operation unfolding in Manitoba’s remote northeast. The suspects, identified as Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, have been on the run for more than a week. Authorities say they believe the two are behind the killings of 23-year-old Australian Lucas Fowler and his 24-year-old American […]

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