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(Eagle News)—-Another block of cocaine was recovered by police off the shores of Camarines Norte. The recovery of the P5.2 million worth of illegal drugs in Barangay Bagumbayan in Paracale on Saturday, Feb. 16, came after authorities recovered a block of cocaine off the waters of Vinzons town, near Paracale, on Feb. 11. A day before, another block of cocaine estimated at P5.4 million was recovered off the coast of the same town. In a statement, the Philippine […]
(Eagle News)–At least two people were killed and another was injured in a shooting incident on Edsa on Sunday, Feb. 17. Police said Jose Luis Yulo, a businessman from Alabang and Allan Santos were declared dead in the hospital after unidentified gunmen on board motorcycles, who had driven close to their vehicle as it was plying the southbound lane of the thoroughfare near Reliance St. in Mandaluyong, fired at the rear window past 3 p.m. A […]
(Eagle News)–Immigration agents arrested two Africans for using fake Canadian visas, the Bureau of Immigration announced on Sunday, Feb. 17. In a statement, the BI said Cameroonian Etienne Makang Nformem, 35, was arrested on Feb. 9, upon his arrival via a Gulf Air flight from Bahrain at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. He had said he was going to Toronto, Canada after three days. Four days later, Sudanese Abdelmotalab Idris Himat Mohamed, 29, was apprehended at NAIA […]
(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police on Sunday, Feb. 17, welcomed the results of a Social Weather Stations survey that showed 66 percent of Filipinos believe the number of drug users in their areas has decreased. According to Senior Supt. Bernard Banac, PNP spokesperson, the high rating obtained proves that the continuing anti-illegal drugs campaign of the government is effective in convincing drug dependents to refrain from further using illegal drugs..” He said it also proves […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has gone on a weekend trip to Hong Kong with his family for rest and recreation, authorities confirmed. Duterte’s former aide Bong Go said the President went on the “personal trip” with Honeylet Avanceña and their daughter Kitty. “It is (Avanceña’s) birthday today (Saturday),” Panelo said. According to Go, it was Kitty herself who requested the trip. “Nagawa na ito nila noon kahit nung Mayor pa ng Davao City si PRRD. The […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Feb. 16, welcomed the latest Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed that a majority of Filipinos believe that the number of drug addicts in their area has decreased over the past year. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the fact that 66 percent believe this was such was a confirmation of the successful efforts of the campaign against illegal drugs, “a centerpiece program of his administration.” Panelo said […]
(Eagle News)—-Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Saturday, Feb. 16, hit Rappler for what he said was its “irresponsible journalism.” “Sobrang biased. One-sided lagi. Gagawa ka ng mabuti, ang lalabas ay masama,” Estrada said in an interview over radio DWIZ. According to Estrada, Rappler appeared to be particularly against those siding with the current administration, and would “make issues” of them in its reports. Estrada made the statement as Rappler, its chief executive officer Maria Ressa […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced the conduct of road reblocking and repairs in some roads in Metro Manila. The DPWH said the repairs in these roads started on Friday, Feb. 15, at 11 p.m., and will end at 5 a.m. on Monday, February 18. Below is a list of the roads that will undergo repair: Fairview Avenue (northbound) Atherton to Regalado Avenue, second lane from center island EDSA (northbound) corner […]
(Eagle News)—A majority of Filipinos believe the number of illegal drug users in their area has decreased over the past year, a recent Social Weather Stations survey showed. According to the Fourth Quarter 2018 Social Weather Survey conducted from December 16 to 19, this translates to 66% of Filipino adults vis à vis the 14% who say it has increased, and the 7% who say it has remained the same. “By area, the proportion of people who […]
By Alfred Acenas EBC Hawaii Bureau HONOLULU, HI (Eagle News) – Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s first full-length movie “Guerrero” held its Hawaii premiere at the iconic Dole Cannery Theaters in Honolulu on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Hundreds gathered at the lobby to purchase tickets for the film, take photos in front of the giant movie poster and sign their names on that very poster. Passers-by there to watch other movies expressed curiosity about the film while some wished they […]
(Eagle News)—-The Court of Tax Appeals has denied the plea of Rappler Holdings Corp. and executive editor Maria Ressa for the charges of tax evasion to be junked against them. In junking their plea, the First Division ruled the four amended information against them accomplished their purpose. “The Supreme Court has ruled that an Information need only to state the ultimate facts constituting the offense and not the finer details of why and how the crime […]
(Eagle News)—Light rains will prevail over several parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, as the northeast monsoon affects the country. Visayas and Caraga will experience cloudy skies with light rains, while Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the eastern section of Central and Southern Luzon, of Visayas and of Mindanao […]
