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PNP: Killing of retired police official in Albay may be politically motivated, NPA rebels may be behind crime

(Eagle News)–The police are looking at the possibility  the killing of a retired police official in Albay was politically motivated. Philippine National Police spokesperson Col. Bernard Banac said authorities were also looking at the possibility Communist rebels were behind the killing of former Camarines Sur provincial director Col. Ramiro Bausa. Bausa, who was running for councilor, was shot dead on Wednesday, April 10, in Barangay Cagbacong. “Sa ngayon patuloy pa rin ang imbestigasyon na isinasagawa […]

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Red alert over Luzon grid lifted; grid now under yellow alert

(Eagle News) — The red alert hoisted over the Luzon grid has been lifted. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday, April 11. According to the NGCP, the grid was no longer under the alert  as of 2:18 p.m. It is, however, under a yellow alert from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., the NGCP said. The red alert status means there is a generation deficiency. A […]

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43-year-old man surrenders to police; admits killing Christine Silawan

(Eagle News)– The man behind the killing of Christine Silawan has surrendered. Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde said the 43-year-old man identified as Renato Bayuban Llenes alias “Renren” went to the Cebu police on April 9 and confessed to the killing of the Cebu student on March 11. The police chief said the suspect admitted to murdering the girl with a scissor. Silawan’s body was found in a vacant lot in Lapu-Lapu City. Authorities […]

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SET grants Tolentino’s motion to withdraw electoral protest, De Lima’s request for release of initial poll count results

Based on initial results, there were no irregularities in 2016 elections, tribunal rules (Eagle News) — The Senate Electoral Tribunal has dismissed the electoral protest filed by Francis Tolentino against Senator Leila de Lima, following his motion to withdraw the same in light of his campaign for the May 2019 elections, where he is running for senator. In a resolution dated Feb. 21, and which was released on April 4, the SET also granted De […]

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Palace hits Duterte critics following SWS survey that found 79 percent of Filipinos satisfied with his performance

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, April 11, hit critics of President Rodrigo Duterte , following results of a recent Social Weather Stations survey that found that 79 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with the President’s performance. “The message of the survey is crystal clear. The more the critics and detractors malign President Duterte, the higher the rating he gets,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, “these political adversaries are being swallowed […]

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SWS: Duterte’s net satisfaction rating rises; 79 percent of Filipinos satisfied with his performance

(Eagle News) — Seventy-nine percent of Filipinos are satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance, based on a recent Social Weather Stations survey. According to the survey conducted from March 28 to 31, the 79 percent was a five-point increase from the rating recorded in December last year, and translates to a net satisfaction rating of +66, up by 6 points from the very good +60 in December. It also  ties his personal high set in June 2017, […]

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Blaze destroys some vehicles in Manila traffic impounding area

(Eagle News)–Several vehicles caught fire at the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau  on Thursday, April 11. Authorities said the fire at the MTPB Impounding Extension Area on A. Mabini Street took place past 3 a.m. The cause of the fire, which was put out after a few minutes, has yet to be determined. Damage to property has also yet to be determined.    

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Reso rebuking some US lawmakers’ calls for release of De Lima filed before PHL Senate

(Eagle News)–A resolution rebuking two US resolutions calling for the release of Senator Leila de Lima has been filed before the Philippine Senate. The resolution, which also calls out US Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Richard Durbin of Illinois, Edward Markey of Massachusetts, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, and Christopher Coons of Delaware who were behind the April 4 US resolution, was initiated by Philippine Senate President Tito Sotto and Senators Panfilo Lacson and Gringo Honasan, […]

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Guevarra orders dismissal of 8 Immigration job order contractors for alleged extortion of Korean nationals

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the sacking of eight Immigration job order contractors allegedly involved in the extortion of more than P9.2 million from Korean nationals. Guevarra gave the order for the termination of their contracts to  the Bureau of Immigration, after he found “factual and legal bases” for such “upon a review of the terms of engagement of the job order contractors and the evidence adduced against them,” Justice Undersecretary and spokesperson […]

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No LRT-2 operations from April 18 to 21

(Eagle News)–The Light Rail Transit 2 will implement a maintenance shutdown next week. The LRT2 said there will be no operations from Thursday, April 18, to April 21, Sunday. Thelast commercial train plying the Santolan-Recto route, the LRT2 said, will depart at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. The last one plying the Recto-Santolan route, on the other hand, will depart at 7:30 p.m. on the same day. “Train commuters are advised to plan ahead […]

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2.3-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Thursday, April 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 11 kilometers northeast of General Luna at 5:30 a.m. The quake, of tectonic origin, has a depth of focus of 23 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Isolated rainshowers expected in parts of country today, April 11

(Eagle News)–Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today as the easterlies continue to affect Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. It said  flash floods during severe thunderstorms were possible. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers […]

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