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(Eagle News)–The “dizzying pork” has now caused a “budget impasse” in the House of Representatives, which has failed to recall the budget bill it transmitted to the Senate for signature, Senator Panfilo Lacson said. “Just when the stalemate between the Senate and the House is about to end..Meantime, we wait ” Lacson said in a Tweet. Lacson was referring to the deadlock between the two houses of Congress, following the senator’s accusations the Lower House […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Foreign Affairs is still checking whether Filipinos were among those killed or injured in the shooting in Utrecht, Netherlands. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in The Hague was currently coordinating with the Dutch police and the Dutch Foreign Ministry on developments. Ambassador Jaime Victor Ledda also told the DFA the embassy was contacting Filipino community members in Utrecht and advising them to take the necessary precautions. “The […]
(Eagle News)—–A Department of Justice panel of prosecutors has ordered Dennis Sytin to answer the complaint filed against him and several others in connection with the death of his brother, businessman Dominic, and the injuries sustained by another. Apart from Sytin, also ordered to appear before the DOJ headquarters on April 1 were Edgardo Luib and Oliver Fuentes alias Ryan Rementilla. “You are hereby warned that failure on your part to comply with this subpoena shall […]
(Eagle News)—Despite the Philippines’ official withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, the tribunal’s probe of the situation in the country will continue. This is according to prosecutor Bensou Fatuoda, who made the announcement in the tribunal Twitter account a day after the Philippines’ exit became official. “My Office’s independent and impartial preliminary examination into the situation in the Philippines continues,” she said. The preliminary examination stems from the two communications filed by critics, led by […]
(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” is expected to make landfall over the eastern coast of Davao Occidental today, March 19, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its latest advisory, PAGASA said the tropical depression, which, as of 4 a.m., was located 105 kilometers east of General Santos City, would make landfall between 2 to 6 a.m. It is expected to weaken into a Low Pressure Area after landfall. Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over Davao […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau ORLANDO, Florida (Eagle News) — In an entertaining matchup between non-conference opponents the Orlando Apollos and the Arizona Hotshots, the Hotshots sealed a 22-17 win and broke out of their slump after an advantageous penalty with four seconds remaining in the game. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert and the Apollos started out strong scoring on a touchdown on their initial possession for the second game in a row, but Arizona’s secondary tested […]
by Jan Hennop with Danny Kemp in The Hague UTRECHT, Netherlands (AFP) — Dutch police on Monday arrested a Turkish-born suspect over a possible terror attack on a tram in the city of Utrecht that left three people dead and five wounded. Police had earlier launched a huge manhunt for Gokmen Tanis, 37, issuing a picture of him on the tram and warning the public not to approach him. Heavily armed officers later surrounded a […]
(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” maintained its strength on Monday evening as it moved toward the southern Davao Oriental area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, as of 7 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was located 205 kilometers east southeast of Davao City or 260 kilometers east of General Santos City. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, March 18, said the Philippine government would deny International Criminal Court investigators entry into the country should they decide to pursue their probe into the drug war. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it was either it denied their visas or deported them if they were already in the country on tourist visas. “The Immigration officials have the discretion to deny you entry if they feel na ang gagawin mo rito […]
by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) – Various international women’s groups attended the recent annual celebration for International Women’s Month, the International Women’s Day Summit 2019, with the theme “Advancing the Rights and Representation of Filipino Women.” In the event, held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, in Taguig City, last March 8, 2019 women’s rights advocates from various sectors discussed ways to further advance women’s rights and representation in Philippine society. […]
(Eagle News)–“Chedeng” has slightly slowed down as it moved westward toward Davao Oriental on Monday, March 18. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was 285 kilometers east southeast of Davao City. It is packing maximum winds of up to 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 60 km/h, as it moved at 15 km/h. “Chedeng” may make landfall over the […]
by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) – To address the rising problem of commercial and online sexual exploitation of children in the country, a youth peer education guide called “Face Your Peers” was recently launched by an international non-government agency. Plan International Philippines launched the peer education guide, on March 7, in time with the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. “Face Your Peers” is intended for Filipino boys and girls, […]
