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Tugade signs order giving LTFRB full regulatory powers over TNCs, TNVS

(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Monday, June 11, signed a department order giving the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board full regulatory powers over Transport Network Companies and Transport Network Vehicle Services. “We acknowledge the value of TNCs into our land transport system. Bago ito at maraming bansa ang nangangapa pa sa kung papaano ito i-handle.  But, since it is convenient and efficient, and our people need them, nararapat lamang na bigyan […]

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JUST IN: Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of 2018 FIBA 3X3 World Cup

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Gilas Pilipinas has been officially eliminated from the 2018 FIBA 3X3 World Cup being held at the Philippine Arena after Mongolia defeated Brazil to clinch the 2nd seed in Pool C. The host nation still had a glimmer of hope to advance to the knockout stage despite losing their second game against Brazil, 20-19, but Mongolia secured the last qualifying spot in Pool C by beating Brazil, 19-16.

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Albayalde: Suspects will no longer be presented to the media

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police will no longer present arrested suspects before the media. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said on Monday, June 11, that the policy was in line with a memorandum issued by the PNP leadership in 2008 that said that such a presentation was a violation of the rights of the suspects. Albayalde made the statement on the same day the Eastern Police District announced the arrest of […]

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IBP asks Supreme Court to reverse decision nullifying Sereno’s appointment as Chief Justice

(Eagle News) — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines has asked the Supreme Court to reverse its decision that nullified Maria Lourdes Sereno’s appointment as Chief Justice, saying the decision “has taints of political considerations and personal biases,” among others. In a 16-page motion for reconsideration, the IBP–which earlier filed  a motion to intervene in the Sereno case that was eventually junked by the High Court–also stressed that the issue of whether or not she […]

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Acting CJ Carpio laments passing of Golez; “We lost a true patriot,” he says

  (Eagle News)– Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Monday, June 11, lamented the death of former security adviser Roilo Gomez. In a statement, Carpio called an “indefatigable defender of the West Philippine  Sea.” Golez, like Carpio, had been very vocal about the Philippines’ claims in the West Philippine Sea. Before Golez died, he had just given an interview over radio dzrh about the topic. “We lost a true patriot..He embraced lawfare as a peaceful […]

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Ombudsman investigating Teo, others sacked by President Duterte for alleged corruption

(Eagle News) — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales said they were investigating officials sacked by President Rodrigo Duterte over corruption. In a television interview aired on Monday, June 11, Morales said among those being investigated was former Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo. Teo resigned after the Commission on Audit red-flagged the DOT’s placement of P60 million worth of advertisements in a PTV blocktimer program produced by her brother, Ben Tulfo. The program was also co-hosted by her other […]

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SC declares suspension of work in all Metro Manila courts starting Monday noon

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Monday, June 11, declared a half-day suspension of work in all courts in the National Capital Region for that day. In an SC advisory, Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said the half-day work declaration, or work only until 12 noon, was “due to the inclement weather arising from continuous monsoon rains.” “For all other courts in other areas, (executive judges) are given discretion,” the advisory said. The Philippine […]

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UPDATED: Former national security adviser Roilo Golez passes away due to heart attack

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez has passed away. In a statement, House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, quoting House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, said Golez died due to a heart attack. ANC said he was supposed to give an interview over its television program, but felt unwell and was rushed to the hospital. Golez was 71 years old. He served as former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s security adviser from 2001 […]

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Class suspensions for Monday, June 11

(Eagle News)~Classes have been suspended in some areas for Monday, June 11,  due to monsoon rains. Below is the list of suspensions: Abra – kinder to high school Bataan – all levels, public and private Caloocan – all levels, public and private Las Piñas – all levels, public and private Malabon – all levels, public and private Mandaluyong – all levels, public and private Manila – all levels, public and private Marikina – all levels, […]

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Trump, Kim arrive for US-N. Korea summit

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP)–North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump arrived in Singapore Sunday for an unprecedented summit, with Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal at the top of the agenda and the US president calling it a “one-time shot” at peace. Bringing the Korean War to a formal end 65 years after hostilities ceased will also be on the table at the first-ever meeting between a North Korean leader and a sitting president of its “imperialist […]

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Palace on alleged order to stop patrol ops in W. PHL Sea: “That’s impossible!”

(Eagle  News)–“‘That’s impossible!” The Palace had this to say when sought for comment on Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano’s statement President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered a halt in the military’s patrol operations in the West Philippine Sea. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque issued the comment on Sunday, June 10, a day after Alejano, a critic of the Duterte administration, claimed the President gave the order,  citing alleged information from a supposed military source. “Ayun ang information na […]

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“Domeng” about to leave PAR but monsoon rains still expected over M. Manila, other parts of country

  (Eagle News)–“Domeng” is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. today, June 10, but will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon, resulting in rains in some parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the severe tropical storm was near the borderline of PAR, 855 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes, as of 4 a.m. “Domeng” is packing maximum […]

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