(Eagle News) — Gilas Pilipinas player Japeth Aguilar on Tuesday, July 3, apologized for the brawl between his team and Australia during a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 1. In an Instagram post, Aguilar said there was “no excuse for how we responded.” “The incident last night could have been dealt with differently but emotions were running high. In the heat of the moment, we just wanted to defend our brother,” he said. He […]
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Senator Angara says PHL-Australia brawl “unfortunate,” but stands by Gilas team
(Eagle News) — Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday, July 3, stood by the Gilas Pilipinas team following its brawl with Australian players in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 2. “It was unfortunate that things got out of hand,” the senator, the chairman of the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas, said. He added, however, that “in the heat of the moment, the players on both sides had to stand up for each other. It is […]
Roque says Gilas brawl with Australia “unfortunate”; calls for “better referees who will intervene” in the future
(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, July 3, described as “unfortunate” the brawl that ensued between Gilas Pilipinas and Australian players during a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 2. According to Roque, while the Palace does “not justify” the conduct of some, “what we’re saying is that we empathize somehow with the feelings of our fellow Filipinos.” It was a “truly regretful incident,” he said when asked if the Palace was […]
Solon wants House probe into DOH’s P8.1-billion barangay health station project
(Eagle News) — Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate is seeking a probe into the alleged irregularities in the Department of Health’s P8.1-billion school-based Barangay Health Station–TSEKAP project. In asking the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability to conduct the probe, Zarate said the “people ended up with nothing but half-finished, dilapidated and unusable BHS.” Zarate also noted that the Commission on Audit red-flagged the project, saying it was “obstructed by ineligible and non-workable project […]
Año tells police to prioritize solving Halili murder case
(Eagle News) — Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año has instructed the police to prioritize solving the killing of Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili on Monday, July 2. Año said he specifically directed the Calabarzon police director, Chief Supt. Edward Carranza, to do the same. “Maraming lumulutang na anggulo kaya trabaho ng Special Investigation Task Force na binuo ni P/Chief Supt.Carranza na pag-aralan at imbestigahan ang mga ito para agad na […]
De Lima lashes out at Duterte following Halili killing; He “most certainly murdered him with words,” she says
(Eagle News) — Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Tuesday, July 3, lashed out at President Rodrigo Duterte anew, saying it was he who “most certainly murdered with words” Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili. “Yesterday, a mayor was shot in broad daylight during a morning flag ceremony. Before the body even turns cold, he proclaims in a speech that the mayor who was shot dead was a suspected drug lord and saw it coming,” De […]
PNP: No clues derived from bullet found in Halili’s body
(Eagle News)–The bullet that hit Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili disintegrated upon impact, the Philippine National Police said on Tuesday, July 3. In an interview over GMA7’s Unang Balita, Chief Supt. Edward Carranza, Calabarzon director, said, however, that police were trying to determine the gun used to kill the mayor through an analysis of the bullet jacket recovered from him. The police also found a bullet shell in the area. According to Carranza, so far, […]
Poe to push for probe into PNP’s P1.8-billion purchase of Mahindra patrol vehicles in 2015
(Eagle News) — Senator Grace Poe on Monday, July 2, said she would push for an inquiry into the possible liability of several Philippine National Police officials over the allegedly anomalous purchase of Mahindra patrol vehicles in 2015. Poe made the statement after the Commission on Audit flagged the purchase worth P1.893 billion, saying it was “disadvantageous” to the PNP. In 2014 though, Poe already expressed concerns over what she said was a bidding that […]
Albayalde: Probers checking if Tanauan Mayor Halili slay linked to his “walk of shame” campaign
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde on Monday, July 2, said the police were looking at the possibility the killing of Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili had something to do with his implementation of a “walk of shame campaign” in the city. Albayalde made the statement as he announced the creation of a Special Investigation Task Group that will look into the killing during the city’s flag-raising ceremony early […]
SC admin Marquez faces graft complaint over alleged misuse of World Bank loan
(Eagle News) — Supreme Court administrator Jose Midas Marquez is facing a graft and corruption complaint over his alleged misuse of $21.9 million worth of World Bank loans received by the High Court in 2003. Rizza Joy Laurea filed the case for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and Section 7(a) of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees against Marquez before the Ombudsman on Monday, […]
“Wake up,” Palace tells Sison following his remark Duterte ouster was “highly probable”
(Eagle News) –The Palace on Monday, July 2, shrugged off the pronouncement of Jose Maria Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines, that the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte was “highly probable.” “Mantakin niyo, patatalsikin daw si Presidente, di raw matatapos ang termino, Joma Sison, gumising ka na,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Roque also lashed out at Sison, who he said was a “braggart.” “Di ka pwede magpatalsik ng gobyerno pag […]
Lacson bats for “stricter firearms control measures” following Tanauan mayor killing
(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police should consider stricter firearms control measures. This is according to Senator Panfilo Lacson, who issued the statement following the killing of Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili on Monday, July 2. “The killing of priests, prosecutors, and former and incumbent local officials in broad daylight and in full view of the public may be suggestive of the impunity and brazenness of those responsible for such acts,” he said. Senate President […]
