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DILG: No filing of admin raps vs Erap since required docs were turned over to incoming Manila admin

(Eagle News)–There is no basis to file administrative charges against Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada. This was the conclusion of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, which noted that the required documents for turnover were given to newly-installed Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s team on June 28, even if Estrada’s transition team was absent during the turnover. According to Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, former City Administrator Ericson Alcovendaz endorsed the documents to  Moreno’s transition team […]

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Palace denies hand in sedition raps vs Robredo, others

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, July 19, denied any hand in the sedition charges filed against Vice President Leni Robredo and several others over the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos. In an interview over ANC, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Larry Gadon, lawyer of Peter Joemel Advincula who served as the police witness in filing the charges, “has nothing to do with us.” Advincula claims to be the yellow-hooded character in the videos that accuse President […]

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Trillanes on filing of sedition raps: “Clear act of political persecution, harassment”

(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has branded as a ” clear act of political persecution and harassment” the charges filed against him and several others over the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos. In a statement issued hours after the charges were lodged before the Department of Justice, Trillanes said this was done by the Duterte administration “to stifle democratic dissent.” “Sana lang ay mag-isip nang malalim at hindi magpagamit sa pulitika ang mga DOJ prosecutors na […]

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Class cancellations for Friday, July 19

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, July 19, have been canceled in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: Hagonoy, Bulacan- all levels in both public and private schools Meycauayan, Bulacan-Barangay Ubihan (all levels) and Barangay Liputan Tagudin, Ilocos Sur-all levels in both public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains will prevail in parts of the country as the southwest monsoon affects Luzon.  

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Gulf tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drone

by Jerome Cartillier with Amir Havasi in Tehran WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Thursday as US President Donald Trump said an American naval vessel shot down an Iranian drone that threatened the ship as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz. It was the first US military engagement with Iran following a series of increasingly serious incidents. Trump announced that the USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship, “took defensive […]

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Rains to prevail in parts of PHL as southwest monsoon affects Luzon

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, July 19, as the southwest monsoon affects Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Group of Islands, Zambales, and Bataan will experience the monsoon rains. Flash floods or landslides due to light to moderate to at times heavy rains are expected. Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and the rest of Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley on […]

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LP on sedition raps vs Robredo, others: “Gawa-gawa, kasinungalingan, walang basehan”

(Eagle News)–“Gawa-gawa, kasinungalingan, at walang basehan.” This was how Liberal Party president Kiko Pangilinan described the raps filed against Vice President Leni Robredo and several others over the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte and his family. In a statement, Pangilinan said “ginagawa ito ng mga kalaban ng demokrasya..” He said this was because “si VP na lang ang nakaharang sa kanilang hangarin na ituloy ang patayan sa huwad na war on drugs […]

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Pence says US to press religious freedom in North Korea

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFP) — Vice President Mike Pence vowed Thursday to press North Korea to respect freedom of religion, despite the narrow US focus on denuclearization in high-profile summits. Pence made the pledge to a high-level State Department conference on religious freedom, which came weeks after President Donald Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the third time and agreed to jumpstart working-level negotiations. “You can be confident, as President Trump continues […]

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Duterte meets with Customs employees sacked over corruption allegations

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, July 18, met with Customs employees he had relieved over corruption allegations. There were so far no details on the meeting held at the Palace. Last week, Duterte announced the relief of 64 Customs employees assigned to the administrative section. “Napuno na ako, sabi ko hindi talaga mahinto itong p***ng i**ng ito, umalis kayo diyan,” he said.

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“Falcon” now outside PAR; LPA seen to develop into tropical depression within 36 hours

(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Falcon” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but the low pressure area spotted near Ilocos Sur may develop into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the center of  “Falcon” was estimated at 655 kilometers north northeast of Basco, Batanes. As of 3 p.m., the LPA was estimated at 310 kilometers west northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur outside PAR, and may […]

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Raps filed vs Robredo, several others over “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos

(Eagle News)–Charges on Thursday, July 18, were filed against Vice President Leni Robredo and other personalities allegedly behind the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte and his family. Acting as complainant to the charges of inciting to sedition, libel, cyber libel, estafa, obstruction of justice and harboring a fugitive  filed against Antonio Trillanes IV, Bam Aquino, Risa Hontiveros, priests Robert Reyes, Socrates Villegas, Teodoro Bacani and Albert Alejo, former Education Secretary Armin Luistro, […]

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Robredo camp “extremely disappointed” over PET denial of bid to immediately resolve poll protest

(Eagle News)–The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, July 19, expressed “extreme disappointment” over the Presidential Electoral Tribunal’s  denial of their bid for the electoral protest against her to be resolved immediately. In a statement, Robredo’s lawyer Bernadette Sardillo said they however   “fully respect” the PET resolution that called the motion “premature,” and expressed confidence the Supreme Court would rule Robredo rightfully won the vice presidential elections in 2016. “We anchored our motion […]

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