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(Eagle News)–Thirty-eight percent of Filipinos believe their lives improved in the last 12 months, a Social Weather Stations survey found. According to the survey conducted from March 28 to 31, this translates to a net gainers score of +17, classified by SWS as very high. “The net gainers score continues to improve for two quarters in a row after dropping to -2 (fair) in September 2018. It went up to +12 (very high) in December 2018 and […]
(Eagle News)–“You be the judge.” Senator-elect Ronald dela Rosa had this to say when asked about his opinion on the recent allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula against the Liberal Party, Senator Antonio Trillanes and other opposition figures. In an interview over CNN Philippines, Dela Rosa said he would “defer” to the proper authorities for his assessment. Dela Rosa, however, emphasized what he said was the “spontaneity” of Advincula during his press conference on Thursday, […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has vowed to file charges against the 26 alleged narco-politicians who won in the May 13 polls. “Kahit na pinalad silang manalo, tuloy pa rin ang administrative cases laban sa kanila. Hindi pa rin sila makakalusot kung sila ay mapapatunayang sangkot talaga sa iligal na droga,” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said. According to the DILG, the 26 were part of the 37 alleged narco-politicians who ran […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 23, slammed Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after he was tagged behind the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos that alleged Duterte, his family and some allies were engaged in the illegal drug trade. “Binaboy mo ang Senado. And you use that power to run after people,” Duterte said in a speech in Davao. Duterte also accused Trillanes of using “dummies” to hide his so-called wealth. “Hindi alam ng mga sundalo […]
(Eagle News)–The man who claimed to be “Bikoy” in the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte and his family has been admitted to the hospital. Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said Peter Joemel Advincula was rushed to the PNP General Hospital on Friday, May 24, after his blood pressure shot up to 130 over 90. ” I think actually naka-hospital sya based from the feedback that I got,”, Albayalde said. Advincula, who […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani rival Imran Khan sent messages highlighting the need for “peace” Thursday after Modi’s hawkish party won a new term in power. While the nuclear-armed rivals launched cross-border air strikes at each other barely three months ago, some analysts say the return of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a new landslide could help peace prospects. Khan congratulated Modi on the win by the BJP, which has long […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct an autopsy on the remains of the Overseas Filipino Worker who died in Kuwait. In a statement, the DFA also urged the NBI to conduct toxicology tests on Ma. Constancia Lago Dayag to determine her cause of death. Reports said there were signs Dayag had been physically and sexually abused. So far, the DFA said the death certificate released by […]
(Eagle News)–Outgoing Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano on Friday, May 24, said he and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV were ready to face any Senate probe following the allegations against them by Peter Joemel Advincula. Alejano made the remark in an interview over ANC. “We will face the situation,” he said. Earlier, Senator Panfilo Lacson said he would initiate an inquiry into Advincula’s allegations provided the latter provide “solid, substantial” proof of the same. In a press […]
YouTube, Facebook also sued (Eagle News)–A businessman accused of being linked to the illegal drug trade has sued Peter Joemel Advincula, and two social media giants for P1.1 billion in damages. Elizaldy Co, owner of Misibis Bay Resort, filed the charges against Advincula, who claimed to be “Bikoy” in the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos who alleged Co’s resort was the headquarters of an illegal drug ring, and against Facebook and YouTube for their alleged failure […]
(Eagle News)–Rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, May 24, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, Cagayan Valley, Bicol, Aurora, Quezon and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as a frontal system affects the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas. Flashfloods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. The weather bureau said Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has amended the guidelines for the operation of Premium taxis in the country, with their franchises expected to be opened in in highly urbanized cities outside of Metro Manila. In a statement, the DOTr said the new requirements–a regular salary and benefits for drivers, updated requirements for worthiness, vehicle reclassification and free Internet access–were outlined in Department Order No. 2019-007 signed by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on May 8. Under […]
(Eagle News)–Ateneo de Manila University on Friday, May 24, denied it had organized any meeting to oust President Rodrigo Duterte on campus, saying it was mulling filing charges against Peter Joemel Advincula for making the claim. “The university categorically denies insinuations made…that it is party to a plot to overthrown the present government of the Republic of the Philippines,” president Jose Ramon Villarin said in a brief memo. According to Villarin, Ateneo “reserves all rights […]
