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(Eagle News) — Supporters of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said the Supreme Court’s decision to reprimand her for criticizing her former colleagues was a move to “gag criticism and opposition.” “The Supreme Court has effectively transformed itself from a means of truth and justice to a menace to those who seek them,” the Coalition for Justice said in a statement on Friday, July 20. According to the group, “that the High Tribunal would […]
(Eagle News) — Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes on Friday, July 20, said he “stands with” the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas in respecting Fiba’s findings of its probe into the Philippines-Australia brawl on July 2. But in the same statement posted in a social media account, Reyes also denied he ever gave instructions to hurt or incite unsportsmanlike behavior. “And in my 20 years as head coach in the PBA and 7 years at the […]
(Eagle News) — Commuters can expect over 100 “modern jeepneys” in Metro Manila roads starting Monday, July 23. “Napapanahon nang magkaroon ang publiko ng hindi lang ligtas kundi komportable at kaaya-ayang pampublikong transportasyon,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said in a statement. According to the Department of Transportation, the “modern jeepneys” have higher ceilings, which means standing passengers can be accommodated. The doors in the “modern” vehicles are found on the sides and not at the […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, July 20, denied Amnesty International, after the group said President Rodrigo Duterte had made the country “a far more dangerous” place. “There is no truth to the statement of Amnesty International that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has made the Philippines ‘a far more dangerous place,’” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs, for instance, was conducted through “legitimate police enforcement operations.” […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday, July 20, said he expects President Rodrigo to “rant and lie like he always does” in his third State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 23. In a short statement posted on his Facebook page, Trillanes said he expected Duterte to “rant about illegal drugs,” but not “utter a single word” about the P6.4-billion shabu shipment. Earlier, Trillanes linked Duterte’s son Paolo to the shipment, […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The Judicial and Bar Council has come up with its shortlist of nominees to replace Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, whose term is set to expire on July 26. Included in the shortlist were Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Martires, retired Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Edilberto Sandoval, and private law practitioner Felito Ramirez. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III was disqualified. Only recently, Kilusang Pagbabago National Movement for Change secretary-general Monalie Dizon filed a graft […]
(Eagle News) — “The law may be harsh but it is the law.” This was the Palace’s reaction to the Bureau of Immigration’s decision to deport Australian nun Patricia Fox to Australia. “That is the law,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. In its 10-page order issued on Thursday, July 19, the BI said Fox was an “undesirable alien” who violated the limitations and conditions of her missionary visa, and as such, should be deported. In making […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The National Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against several Boracay resort owners and incumbent and former Malay, Aklan officials for their alleged violation of environmental laws that led to the deterioration of the once-pristine island. Charged were Malay Mayor Ceciron Cawalig, former Malay Mayor John Yap, Municipal Engineering and Building Officer Elizer Casidsid, Municipal Zoning Administrator Alma Belejerdo, Municipal Assessor Erlinda Casimero, Provincial Assessor Kokoy Soguilon, Local Assessment […]
(Eagle News) — A portion of Commonwealth Ave. will be closed on Monday, July 23, in time for President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address. In an advisory issued on Friday, July 20, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the stretch from Tandang Sora to Batasan will be closed starting 12:01 a.m. Motorists are advised to take the following alternate routes: Southbound: Fairview to Quezon Memorial Circle Along Commonwealth Avenue, turn tight to […]
(Eagle News) — “Inday” has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility between tonight and tomorrow morning. In its bulletin issued at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 20, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that as of 10 a.m. the center of “Inday” was seen 925 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes. “Inday” is packing maximum sustained winds of 90 kilometers per hour near the […]
(Eagle News) — A second alarm was hoisted over the Marikina River on Friday, July 20. Marikina Rescue 161 said as of 9 a.m., the water level was now at 16.1 meters. A voluntary evacuation will take place if the water level reaches 17 meters. If it reaches 18 meters and a third alarm is raised, residents near the area will be forcibly evacuated. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tropical Storm […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority released on Friday, July 20, a list of diverted and canceled flights due to bad weather. These flights in Terminal 3 have been diverted to Clark: 5J 752 Saigon-Manila (ATA 0704H) 5J 679 Shanghai Pudong-Manila (STA 0750H) These flights in Terminal 4 have been canceled: Z2 438/439 Manila-Puerto Princesa-Manila 5J – Cebu Pacific Z2 – Air Asia
