Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
(Eagle News)—The National Bureau of Investigation has “solved” the killing of Quezon City Deputy Prosecutor Rogelio Velasco, the Department of Justice said. Without elaborating, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said charges have been filed against three police officers before the Quezon City Office of the City Prosecutor. On May 11, Velasco was shot by at least two unidentified gunmen as he was traveling on board his car on Holy Spirit Drive in Quezon City. Two of his children were […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Sept. 9, said Senator Antonio Trillanes IV was using the country’s inflation problems as a “political issue.” “In fact, nagsimula na iyong problema sa inflation bago pa siguro lumabas itong isyu ng Trillanes,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Trillanes is going head-to-head with the Palace after Proclamation 572 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte declared the amnesty granted to him as void ab initio. The proclamation had cited as bases Trillanes’ […]
(Eagle News)—-Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Sunday, Sept. 9, maintained it was up to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to show proof that he indeed submitted a form to apply for amnesty for the Oakwood mutiny and Peninsula Manila siege in 2003 and 2007, respectively. “Kung hindi mahanap iyong kopya ng (Department of National Defense), ang dapat diyan ipakita niya iyong kopya niya kasi lahat naman iyan kapag nag-file ka, may receive copy hindi ba?” he […]
(Eagle News)—-The Philippines might procure weapons from Israel and Jordan. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark following President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to the two countries, the first by any Philippine leader. “(The Department of National Defense) and (the Department of the Interior and Local Government) might (procure the weapons),” Roque said. If the purchase pushes through, the Philippines will have snubbed America’s sales pitch for its military equipment. Three US Cabinet members had written […]
(Eagle News)–Airport authorities announced the cancellation of several flights on Sunday due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: SkyJet M8 816: Manila-Basco M8 817: Basco-Manila CebGo DG 6009: Manila-Basco DG 6010: Basco-Manila
(Eagle News)—-Special Assistant to the President Bong Go called recent reports by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism as “false news guised as investigative reports,” saying he has never been involved in corruption. “I have protected my name over the years. If anyone can prove that I spoke with (Department of Public Works and Highways) or any other agency involved in the funding of these projects, I will resign immediately,” he said in a statement. Go […]
(Eagle News)—–President Rodrigo Duterte said he may send a senator or Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano to Jordan to “fix” the situation of undocumented Overseas Filipino Workers there. Duterte made the announcement on Thursday, Sept. 6, after his meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II during his official visit to the Kingdom. “Kaya matagal kami nag-usap about you…kayong lahat. Pag-usapan lang is ‘yung undocumented dito…Wala kayong dapat taguan,” he said. Duterte appeared to express optimism […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Sept. 8, said former Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin committed usurpation of authority when he approved amnesty for now-Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. According to Duterte, this was because Gazmin was also the one who conducted an investigation and recommended that a general amnesty be given in the first place. “Siya mismo ang nag-grant. Siya ang nag-recommend, eh bakit ka pa mag- recommend? Kung ikaw lang pala ang pipirma eh ‘di […]
(Eagle News)–Labor Undersecretary Jacinto Paras is slated to sue Senator Antonio Trillanes IV again. The charges for inciting to sedition to be filed before a Pasay court stem from Trillanes’ remark the military should not follow “illegal orders” from President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes made the remark amid rumors he was to be arrested following the declaration of the amnesty granted to him as void ab initio. The charges were also reportedly because Trillanes called the […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is only “pretending to be a crusading soldier.” This is according to President Rodrigo Duterte, who gave a speech upon his arrival in the country from Jordan and Israel, where he was on official visit. “And now, he is taking the cudgels of the military, but he has not only abandoned the vision of the military, he became corrupt by collecting sa mga negosyante. Para siyang abogado,” Duterte said. Duterte […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Sept. 8, said it was Solicitor General Jose Calida who initiated a probe into the granting of amnesty to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV in connection with the Oakwood mutiny and Peninsula Manila siege. He said he could not refuse as Calida was the government lawyer and he as chief executive should “enforce the law.” This is the first time Duterte acknowledged that Calida initiated the research. Calida had remained […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Sept. 7, suggested his daughter Davao Mayor Sara Duterte could succeed him in the future. “Kung di man ako makabayad sa inyo, andiyan man si Inday. Mayor man siya… she might be… in the future, pwede niyong malapitan. Inday is good. Marunong. Marunong sumipa, marunong sa lahat,” Duterte said in a speech before the Filipino community in Jordan. Duterte noted that his daughter was the “alpha” in their family. […]
