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(Eagle News)–The Commission on Human Rights on Sunday, April 7, denounced the kidnapping of four people, including a barangay chairman, in Oriental Mindoro allegedly by members of the New People’s Army. “We stress that any form of arbitrary, unlawful taking and confinement is punishable by law, much more so if eventually treated inhumanely and with cruelty,” CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia said in a statement. According to De Guia, the Philippine Constitution, “alongside other laws,” […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau ORLANDO, Florida (Eagle News) — Playing to a frenzied sell-out crowd, the Orlando Magic were on fire and in total control from start to finish, winning 149 to 113 against the Atlanta Hawks. Not only did they have a season high in points scored but also set a franchise record for the most points in a first half with 81. “Everybody just got hot as they got into the […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit Eastern Samar on Sunday, April 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck 43 kilometers northeast of Maydolong at 5:58 a.m. The depth of focus of the earthquake, which was of tectonic origin, was 10 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV- Maydolong & Balangkayan, Eastern Samar Intensity III – Tacloban City, Palo, MacArthur, Babatngon, Leyte; San Julian, Eastern Samar; Mapanas, Palapag, Gamay and Laoang, […]
(Eagle News)–You are not a friend. Senator Richard Gordon had this to say to China, amid the presence of Chinese vessels near Pag-asa Island. “Sabi ng China kaibigan natin sila, pero a friend does not send hundreds of army, hundreds of navy, does not send hundreds of vessels to harrass our fishermen in our territory,” Gordon said, expressing support for the diplomatic protest filed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. Gordon as such reiterated […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its warning to the public against human trafficking schemes that involve the use of social media. The DFA issued the reminder following human trafficking cases in Baghdad, Iraq. According to the DFA, ten human trafficking victims are under custody of the embassy since January 19. They were apart from the trafficking victim detained at Basra Prison in Iraq for the last three months who was released for […]
(Eagle News)—A 2.0-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar on Sunday, April 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 12 kilometers northwest of Maydolong at 7:33 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which is of tectonic origin, was 19 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)—Rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, April 7, as the easterlies affect the archipelago. Mindanao and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Flash floods during severe thunderstorms are also possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. PAGASA said in the eastern section of […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, April 6, defended Michael Yang anew from allegations he was engaged in the drug trade. Duterte did this a day after dismissed Col. Eduardo Acierto accused the chief executive, his aide Bong Go, former Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino of protecting Yang. “I can vouch for him because he was in Davao way back in 1988,” Duterte said in […]
By Jay Rosquites EBC Florida Bureau TAMPA, Florida (Eagle News) – Just a day after the stunning comeback to beat the UConn Huskies, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are making their final preparations for their second consecutive national championship appearance on Sunday. Though most of the team members have hoisted the national trophy in last year’s win, one player in particular still has yet to taste the victory of a champion. Briana Turner, who has […]
(Eagle News)–The United States Embassy in the Philippines will be closed on Tuesday, April 9. In a Tweet, the embassy said the closure also of its affiliated offices was in celebration of Araw ng Kagitingan. The embassy said it and the affiliate offices will open again on April 10, Wednesday.
(Eagle News)–The Palace slammed calls for the resignation of Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde over the 14 deaths of farmers and suspected Communists in police operations in Negros Oriental. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the police operations that also netted 12 people were, after all, “legitimate.” “There is absolutely no basis in fact and in law for the PNP Chief, General Oscar Albayalde, to resign,” he said. He said Karapatan and […]
(Eagle News)–A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck Quezon on Saturday, April 6. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 62 kilometers northeast of Patnanungan at 9:01 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
