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(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Sunday, July 28, due to bad weather. Below is a list according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Cebu Pacific 5J 771: Manila-Pagadian 5J 772: Pagadian-Manila 5J 781: Manila-Ozamiz 5J 782: Ozamiz-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers will prevail in the country today as the southwest monsoon affects Western Luzon and Visayas.
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies will prevail in the country today, Sunday, July 28, as the southwest monsoon affects western sections of Luzon and Visayas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the whole country will have cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. PAGASA said the western sections of Luzon and Visayas will have moderate to strong winds, and moderate to rough coastal waters. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, July 28, condoled with the kin of those killed in the Batanes earthquakes on Saturday, July 27. “We send our sincerest prayers for the fast and speedy recovery of those who were injured,” the Palace added in a brief statement. At least eight people were killed and at least 60 were hurt after the series of earthquakes in the province. The highest magnitude of the earthquakes was 5.9. President Rodrigo […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will visit quake-hit Batanes on Sunday, July 28. The Palace did not, however, provide more details about the President’s visit. Batanes was hit by successive quakes starting Friday, July 26, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The quakes took place as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority held a metrowide earthquake drill in preparation for what experts said was the Big One.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will identify those behind the alleged corruption scheme in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who issued the statement a day after Duterte ordered all forms of gambling terminated due to the supposed “massive corruption” in the agency. “The Chief Executive will identify the culprits in due time and the full force of the law will come crushing down on them. This hydra-headed corruption […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe corruption in the Bureau of Customs. Guevarra’s directive to NBI director Dante Gierran was contained in Department Order No. 383 issued on Friday, July 26. His order came days after President Rodrigo Duterte railed against corruption and illegal drugs in his fourth State of the Nation Address. “Further, Director Gierran is hereby directed to submit reports on the progress of the […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office will appeal President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop all forms of gambling activities under its mandate. This is according to PCSO general manager Royina M. Garma, who issued a statement a day after the President’s directive. According to Garma, the appeal was “for the interest of the PCSO, its agents and its beneficiaries.” In the meantime, Garma said all PCSO games are suspended in compliance with the President’s directive. […]
(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday, July 27, extended his greetings to the Iglesia ni Cristo, which celebrates its 105th anniversary. “Malugod kong binabati ang pamunuan at mga kasapi ng Iglesia ni Cristo sa inyong pagdiriwang ng ika-105 anibersaryo ng INC,” Guevarra said in a statement. According to the justice secretary, “mula’t sapul ay naging matibay na haligi ng pamayanang Pilipino ang INC.” “Bukod sa pagtuturo sa kanyang mga kasapi ng kaalamang ispirituwal, ng […]
(Eagle News)–At least eight people were killed and several injured after earthquakes struck Batanes early Saturday, July 27. The authorities have yet to identify the fatalities, who were pinned in their houses. The most powerful of the quakes was felt at 4:16 a.m. In an interview over radio dzbb, Gov. Marilou Cayco said the wounded would be brought to Basco. “Para..malapatan ng paunang lunas dahil hindi po kumpleto ang kagamitan sa ospital nila doon,” she […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Saturday, July 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 35 kilometers southeast of Itbayat at 11:19 a.m. It was an aftershock of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the area earlier in the day. An instrumental intensity II was felt in Basco. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the “stoppage” of all forms of gambling including lotto. “I have ordered today the closure, stoppage of games, schemes, whatever nature, however done, that got their franchises to do so from the (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office)” Duterte said in a video posted on RTVM’s YouTube account. According to Duterte, the ground for the stoppage was “massive corruption.” He ordered the military and the police to implement his directive, which […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed the Security of Tenure bill because its definition of what was prohibited contracting was “sweeping.” In his veto message, Duterte said that the definition “effectively (proscribes) forms of contractualization that are not particularly unfavorable to the employees involved.” According to Duterte, while labor-only contracting should be prohibited, “legitimate subcontracting should be allowed, provided that the contractor is well capitalized, has sufficient investments, and affords its employees all […]
