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(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar early Sunday, May 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 64 kilometers southeast of San Policarpo at 2:31 a.m. The depth of focus was 28 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Lanao del Norte, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental on Saturday night. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its 10:35 p.m. advisory that moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds are being experienced over Iligan City in Lanao del Norte; in Sumilao and Malaybalay in Bukidnon; and in Lugait in Misamis Oriental. The weather bureau said these may affect nearby areas and […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs is checking whether Filipinos were among those injured in an explosion that rocked Lyon, France on Friday. Ambassador to France Ma. Theresa Lazaro said the embassy and the Honorary Consul in Lyon are in touch with local authorities to check if Filipinos were among the at least twelve injured in the blast at the corner of rue Victor-Hugo and rue Sala. The DFA said it was monitoring, through the […]
(Eagle News)–Peter Joemel Advincula is now out of Camp Crame. Advincula left the police headquarters on Saturday, May 25, at 1:15 p.m., a day after he completed posting bail for the cases filed against him. On Friday, Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said Advincula first posted an P18,000 bail for an estafa case. Later in the day, he posted bail for the remaining six counts of estafa he faces at a Baguio court. Albayalde […]
(Eagle News)–An estimated P1 billion worth of suspected shabu was seized by authorities from a Malabon warehouse, authorities said on Saturday, May 25. The 146 kilograms of suspected shabu which were found in 30 aluminum pallets where tonner bags containing tapioca starch were placed were seized from a Goldwin Commercial warehouse during a joint operation between the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Customs and other agencies on Thursday, May 23. The operation was […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte on Saturday, May 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 3 kilometers southwest of Santa Monica at 8:12 a.m. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon on Saturday, May 25. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its 8 a.m. bulletin that moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Camarines Norte, Romblon and portions of Albay including Legazpi City, Rapu-rapu, Bacacay, Manito, Oriental Mindoro including Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Northern Samar particularly in Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig, and Sorsogon […]
(Eagle News)–For the Palace, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s “greater service to the nation” is his “mandatory exit from the Senate.” “While many will wish Mr. Trillanes good riddance as he is about to leave the hallowed halls of the Senate at the end of June of this year, we will instead wish him luck as he faces another prospect of being placed behind bars again as the self-confessed black propagandist turns against his master, even […]
(Eagle News)–Peter Joemel Advincula has posted bail for the other six counts of estafa he faces, the Philippine National Police said. According to PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde, this means Advincula, who was admitted anew to the Philippine General Hospital after he complained of dizziness on Friday afternoon, can leave the medical institution to avail of his temporary liberty as soon as the doctor clears him. Earlier, Albayalde said Advincula posted an P18,000 bail for a […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has sacked Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System administrator Reynaldo Velasco. In a speech on Friday, May 24, Duterte said Velasco will be replaced by retired general Ricardo Morales. Velasco’s dismissal came almost two months after a water shortage gripped Manila Water customers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Duterte had threatened to dismiss MWSS officials and end water concessionaires’ contracts if the water shortage was not resolved.
London, United Kingdom (AFP)–British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced in an emotional address that she will step down as Conservative leader on June 7 after failing to persuade MPs to support her Brexit deal. “It is and will always remain a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit,” May, her voice breaking with emotion, said in a statement outside her Downing Street residence. The resignation […]
(Eagle News)–The South China Sea dispute is on the agenda when President Rodrigo Duterte meets Japan Prime Minister Abe Shinzo next week. This is according to Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Meynardo Montealegre, who held a press conference on Friday, May 24. He said the two leaders will meet on the sidelines of the the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia on May 31 in Tokyo. According to Montealegre, the President is also expected […]
