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(Eagle News)–The Court of Appeals has denied Rappler Inc.’s and Rappler Holdings Corp.’s motion for it to reconsider its upholding of a Securities and Exchange Commission decision that ruled the two violated constitutional restrictions on foreign ownership of mass media. In denying the motion for partial reconsideration, the former special twelfth division noted the petitioners did not raise any new matter or issue. “While there is no denying that a full compliance with the procedure […]
(Eagle News)—Around 300 personnel from the Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group are set to be deployed to help in traffic enforcement in the country. The commitment to deploy the policemen in support of “wider, more sustained and intensified” Inter-agency Council for Traffic (iACT) enforcement operations was contained in an agreement signed by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año. Earlier this March, Tugade also ordered the deployment of Philippine Coast Guard for […]
(Eagle News)–Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, March 11, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its advisory, PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms will prevail over Mindanao as the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) affects the island group. It said isolated flooding or landslides were possible during severe thunderstorms. Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains, on the […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Foreign Affairs is checking if Filipinos were among the 157 killed when an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed while enroute to Kenya on Sunday, March 10. In a statement, the DFA said it has directed the Philippine embassies in Cairo and Nairobi to coordinate with concerned authorities in Addis Ababa and Nairobi for this. Of the dead, eight were crew members of the Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302. There were 33 nationalities on board […]
by Michael Tewelde in Bishoftu with Chris Stein in Addis Ababa BISHOFTU, Ethiopia (AFP) — A Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa Sunday, killing all eight crew and 149 passengers on board, including tourists, business travellers and UN staff. Ethiopia declared a national day of mourning for Monday amid a global stream of condolences for loved ones, many of whom gathered in tears at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). […]
(Eagle News)—-The senators can tell President Rodrigo Duterte what provisions he should veto in the proposed national budget if they really feel that what was ratified was “constitutionally-infirm and legally-flawed.” House appropriations chair Rolando Andaya Jr. made the remark after Senator Panfilo Lacson, who had accused the House of “manipulating” the national budget even after its ratification by both houses of Congress, said Senate President Tito Sotto would not sign the bill for President Rodrigo […]
(Eagle News)—A street vendor was arrested on Saturday, March 10, after he allegedly hurled threats against the son of Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin and his wife. The police said Conrado Bingco was arrested after he threatened Lucas Bersamin Jr, 37, and his wife, Bianca, who had called him out for catcalling her as she was walking along Malugay Street, Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City, around 4 p.m. Bingco, who reportedly also told the Bersamins he had a […]
(Eagle News)–Davao Mayor Sara Duterte on Sunday, March 10, accused Vice President Leni Robredo of having “fake courage,” after members from her camp defended her from the presidential daughter’s tirades. “A reminder to Leni Robredo: Kapag umatake ka, at sinagot ka ng inatake mo to question your authority to speak on integrity and honesty, do not retreat behind a ‘Robredo Camp’ to answer for you and the argument you started,” Duterte said. Duterte was apparently […]
FREMONT, California (Eagle News) — On a brisk Saturday in the bay area city of Fremont, California, car enthusiasts had the opportunity to tour the facilities of one of the most well known Euro car tuners, 034 Motorsports. 034 is most known for its ability to unlock power and speed potential from vehicles under the Audi/ Volkswagen platform through performance modifications. During this annual event called Winterfest, visitors showcased their vehicles at the 034 Motorsports […]
(Eagle News)—Isolated rains are expected in parts of the Philippines on Sunday, March 10, as the easterlies affect southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas and Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, which means there can be isolated flooding or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Metro Manila and rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies, PAGASA said. Moderate to strong winds will prevail over […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Tito Sotto on Saturday, March 9, revealed what he said was a realignment of P79 billion in the national budget even after it was approved by Congress. In a radio interview, Sotto without elaborating, said it was “someone inside who tinkered” with the already-ratified budget. Earlier, though, Senator Panfilo Lacson already accused the House of Representatives of doing the realignments. House appropriations chair Rolando Andaya Jr. had said they were merely itemizing the […]
(Eagle News)–Former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Alexander Balutan on Saturday, March 9, called for a “full and impartial investigation” if there were allegations of corruption during his term. Balutan issued the statement after Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday, March 8, said the PCSO general manager was sacked by President Rodrigo Duterte due to “serious allegations of corruption.” Minutes before, though, the PCSO office said Balutan had resigned due to “personal reasons.” In […]
