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Andanar: PIA chief under probe for corruption

(Eagle News)–The Presidential Communications Operations Office is investigating the Philippine Information Agency director general over allegations of corruption. Harold Clavite is reportedly being probed for splitting contracts and for misusing funds for hotel accommodations, among others. “Given the gravity of the corruption allegations and guided by the ‘whiff of corruption principle’ of the Duterte administration, our legal office is one with the President to stomp out corruption from the bureaucracy as long as there is […]

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In photos: President Duterte meets with PhilHealth officials

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte met with PhilHealth officials on Monday, June 10, following reports a dialysis center in Quezon City processed PhilHealth claims of deceased patients. In a statement, Senator-elect Bong Go, who attended the meeting, said Duterte, who was “saddened and dismayed” by the incident, asked the officials to tender their courtesy resignations. “Gusto ni Pangulo ng clean slate sa pamunuan ng PhilHealth…Sa ngayon, plantilla officials muna ang temporary na mamamalakad at maa-assign sila […]

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NBI arrests co-owner of WellMed dialysis center

(Eagle News)–The National Bureau of Investigation has arrested one of the owners of WellMed Dialysis Center, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra confirmed on Monday, June 10. The arrest of Bryan Sy, who, the NBI said is facing an estafa charge,took place after he surfaced at the NBi headquarters with his lawyer to clear his name. Sy was accused by former WellMed employees Liezel Santos and Edwin Roberto of harassing them into processing the PhilHealth benefits of […]

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Duterte asks PhilHealth officials to resign following ghost dialysis mess

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has asked officials of PhilHealth to submit their courtesy resignation following reports a dialysis center in Quezon City was processing PhilHealth claims of deceased medical patients. This is according to Senator-elect Bong Go. According to Go, covered by the President’s instruction were PhilHealth president Roy Ferrer and board members. Duterte’s instruction came two days after he said he did not doubt Ferrer’s integrity a he was among those who pushed for […]

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WellMed co-owner surfaces at NBI; “Ghost dialysis whistleblowers” want gov’t protection

(Eagle News)–The lawyer of one of the owners of WellMed Dialysis Center in Quezon City said on Monday, June 10, that they had evidence to back their claims it was the supposed whistleblowers of the “ghost dialysis” scam who were behind the scheme. Ruel Ilagan made the statement at the National Bureau of Investigation headquarters, where he accompanied his client, Brian Sy, a co-owner of the medical center accused of processing the PhilHealth benefits of […]

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Lacson: If Duterte delivers on his two recent promises, he “deserves to be President for life”

(Eagle News)–For Senator Panfilo Lacson, President Rodrigo Duterte deserves to be “president for life” if he can deliver on two promises he recently made. Lacson said this was because if the President managed to cut down  travel time from Cubao to Makati  to 5 minutes within 6 months and  to eliminate flight delays in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport within one month, he would officially be a “superhuman.” “…For  being superhuman, he deserves to be […]

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Duterte to meet with PhilHealth officials following “ghost dialysis” mess

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will meet with executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. following reports a medical center in Quezon City was processing medical benefits of deceased patients. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the officials were  expected to submit a detailed report on the supposed claims by Wellmed Dialysis Center in Novaliches. The  meeting was scheduled to take place days after Duterte ordered the arrest of the owners of the medical facility. Wellmed owners […]

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Yellow alert in effect over Luzon grid today, June 10

(Eagle News)–A yellow alert is in effect over the Luzon grid on Monday, June 10. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said the alert, which means reserves are less than the required minimum levels, is in effect from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Available capacity is at 11,781 megawatts, while peak demand is at 11,100 MW. “Details on the cause to be announced by the Department of Energy (DOE) later in the day,” the […]

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DOJ: Oriental Mindoro prosecutor attacked; sustains five gunshot wounds in head, body

(Eagle News)–The Oriental Mindoro provincial prosecutor was shot  on Monday, June 10, Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said. Perete said Josephine Caranto-Olivar was attacked as she entered her house. He said all in all, Caranto-Olivar sustained  five gunshot wounds–two in the head and three in the body. He said she had to undergo a CT scan for the wounds, and will  have to undergo an operation for the wounds in the body. “The Department calls on […]

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Monday, June 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 103 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 6:08 a.m. Depth of focus was 37 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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Over P6.8-million worth of suspected shabu seized in Manila; 3 arrested

(Eagle News)–Over P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu were seized from three men in a buy-bust operation in Manila early Monday, June 10. Mark Anthony Alcantara, Rudy Kidlat and Rona Valenzuela were nabbed in the operation led by the drugs enforcement unit of the National Capital Region Police Office on Osmeña Highway. NCRPO chief Guillermo Eleazar said the three could be related to the syndicate behind the over P10 million worth of suspected shabu found […]

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ITCZ affects Visayas, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro

(Eagle News)–An Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro on Monday, June 10. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Visayas, Palawan and Occidental Mindoro will be cloudy, and will have scattered rains  and thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest will also prevail over the Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro, which will have  slight to moderate seas.  

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