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DOJ rules Nayong Pilipino deal void; It is “definitely for cancellation,” Palace says

(Eagle News)—–The lease contract entered into by dismissed officials of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation with Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corp. is void from the start and is therefore “definitely for cancellation.” This is the ruling of the Department of Justice itself that conducted a review of the contract, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday, Aug. 31. The DOJ’s opinion is an echo of the position of President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered the review  after he fired […]

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Sandiganbayan junks bail pleas of Argosino, Robles, Calima

(Eagle News)–The Sandiganbayan has junked the bail pleas of two former immigration commissioners charged in connection with the P50-million bribery scandal in the Bureau of Immigration and their co-accused. The Sixth Division dismissed the bail petitions of Al Argosino and Michael Robles, and former policeman Wally Sombero after it ruled the prosecution had proven they should stand trial for plunder. Sombero was allegedly the middleman of businessman Jack Lam, who is accused of paying Argosino […]

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MMDA: No more towing of illegally parked vehicles on major roads, alternative routes

Violators to be fined, instead (Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will no longer tow illegally parked vehicles on major roads and alternative routes. In a statement, MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia said this was because “there are many complaints about abusive towing firms.” “We do not want the efforts of our traffic personnel to go to waste because of them,” he said. According to Garcia, motorists will instead be automatically slapped with at least […]

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Duterte denies Sison’s claim the President was suffering from chronic kidney disease

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 30, denied the claims of Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison that he was suffering from a chronic kidney disease. “Dying? Kidney, my arm looks really good. Here, see! Do you see any injection marks?” Duterte said in a speech in Mandaue, Cebu, debunking Sison’s claims he could be undergoing dialysis. According to Duterte,  there was discoloration on his face because of his repeated exposure […]

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Robredo lawyer: Duterte’s claims about VP’s brother-in-law, Naga “lies”

(Eagle News)–The lawyer of Vice President Leni Robredo dismissed as “lies” President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks her brother-in-law brought illegal drugs to Bicol, and Naga was a “shabu hotbed.” “Ang kasinungalingan, ulit-ulitin man, kasinungalingan pa rin,” Barry Gutierrez said in a tweet. He said Duterte should  focus on investigating the entry of P6.8 billion worth of shabu in the country, and on arresting alleged drug lord Peter Lim, instead of hurling “accusations without basis.” “Pagtrabahuhin ang […]

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Duterte: Robredo’s brother-in-law brought illegal drugs to Bicol

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 30, accused a brother-in-law of Vice President Leni Robredo of bringing the illegal drug trade to Bicol, also standing by his claim Robredo’s bailiwick, Naga, was a “shabu hotbed.” The President did not give any names but former Naga City councilor Luis Ortega had alleged  Butch Robredo, a brother of  the late former Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, had drug links. The former Interior secretary who also served as […]

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Several NFA officials sued for alleged misuse of P5.1 billion

(Eagle News) — Complaints for technical malversation and graft have been filed against high-ranking officials of the National Food Authority. The complaints filed by  Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura against NFA administrator Jason Aquino and Gerry Ambrosio, accounting services department manager, were for their alleged use of P5.1 billion intended as subsidy for its Food and Security Program for other purposes. According to SINAG, based on a Commission on Audit report, of the P5.1 billion,  P3.01 billion […]

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Abella: Duterte’s trip to Israel won’t hurt PHL ties with other Arab nations

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Israel in September will not hurt the country’s ties with Arab nations that do not recognize it, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, Aug. 30. According to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, “I believe we have reached the stage of maturity in our relations that they understand, each one of them.” “I believe the President has proven in many, many ways, again and again that […]

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PAO files more criminal raps vs Sanofi Pasteur officials, others over “Dengvaxia-related deaths”

By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The Public Attorneys Office has filed three more criminal complaints against current and former officials of the Department of Health, among others, in connection with the Dengvaxia mess. According to PAO chief Persida Acosta, the three complaints for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and for violation of the anti-torture act and the consumer protection act also against Sanofi Pasteur officials and Zuellig Pharma officials were filed in behalf of […]

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Andaya: If Duterte asks for martial law extension in Mindanao, “it shall be given”

(Eagle News) — If President Rodrigo Duterte asks for an extension of martial law in Mindanao, “it shall be given.” This is according to House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr., following statements from the Palace extending the same was an option after the bombing in Sultan Kudarat that killed at least three people. “The declaration of martial law is the call of the executive. The President declares or extends, Congress concurs,” he said. He added, however, […]

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Former solon to represent opposition senators in ICC withdrawal oral arguments

(Eagle News) — Former Akbayan party-list Rep. Barry Gutierrez will represent the opposition senators who filed a petition against the Philippines’ planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court before the Supreme Court. Gutierrez formally entered his appearance as counsel for Senators Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino, Leila de Lima, Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes IV after the High Court denied De Lima’s appeal she be allowed to represent herself and her co-petitioners in the oral arguments […]

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PDEA chief stands by claim 4 magnetic lifters discovered in Cavite contained P6.8 billion worth of shabu

(Eagle News) — Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino on Thursday, Aug. 30, stood by his claim the four magnetic lifters that his agency discovered in Cavite recently contained shabu amounting to P6.8 billion. Speaking before the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs that is conducting a motu proprio investigation into the recent shabu smuggling incidents in the country, Aquino said that even if results of a swab test showed something was negative of drugs, it doesn’t […]

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