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President Duterte attends birthday celebration of daughter Sara in Davao

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 31, attended the birthday celebration of Davao Mayor Sara Duterte in Davao. Based on pictures posted by Jefry Tupas of Davao City’s public information office, also present were Sara’s mother and the President’s former wife Elizabeth Zimmermann, Sara’s husband Manases Carpio, and Sara’s brothers Paolo and Sebastian. Tupas described the celebration as “simple and intimate.” The President was accompanied by Special Assistant to the President Bong […]

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Calida on calls for him to resign: “Why should I?”

(Eagle News) — “Why should I?” Solicitor General Jose Calida had this to say amid calls for him to resign over alleged conflict of interest stemming from his family’s security company bagging ₱261.39 million worth of contracts with various government agencies. “Did I commit graft? No, I did not,” Calida said in an interview on CNN Philippines aired on Thursday, May 31. According to Calida, he resigned as president and chairman of Vigilant Investigative and Security […]

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Paras mulls filing raps vs Villarin; says “indecent” lawmaker “using plenary to spread lies, make malicious accusations” vs him

(Eagle News) — Labor Undersecretary Jacinto Paras on Thursday, May 31, said he was considering filing charges against Akbayan party-list Rep. Tom Villarin. Paras made the statement after Villarin urged his fellow lawmakers to ban Paras from the premises of the Lower House. Villarin made the call after accusing Paras of stealing his cellphone within the House premises in March, allegedly to get information from the gadget that could be used against Senator Risa Hontiveros. […]

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Palace “pleased” with Senate, House passage of BBL versions

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, May 31, lauded the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. “We are pleased that both houses passed their respective versions of the BBL. The certification was a signal that the President considers the BBL as absolutely indispensable in the search for peace in Mindanao,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. He said Malacanang was also “pleased that both houses of Congress […]

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“A big fat lie,” SolGen Calida says of allegations he diverted P1.8 million in public funds to “mistress”

(Eagle News) — “A big fat lie.” This was how Solicitor General Jose Calida described the allegations he had a mistress and diverted 1.8 million in public funds to her. Speaking to CNN Philippines, Calida said the complainant herself has admitted the she has no evidence to back up any of her claims. He was apparently referring to Jocelyn Marie Acosta Niperos, who filed a complaint for graft, malversation of funds and misconduct before the […]

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Former PhilHealth president Padilla denies allegations he diverted P10.69 billion intended for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — Former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla on Thursday, May 31, denied he diverted P10.69 billion  intended for senior citizens. In an interview over GMA’s News to Go, Padilla said  his August 2015 request for the release of the same to fund the construction of rural health facilities instead was not acted upon by the Department of Budget and Management then headed by Secretary Butch Abad in the first place. In fact, he said […]

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PhilHealth sues Garin, Padilla over alleged diversion of P10.69 billion for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has filed a graft complaint against former Health Secretary Janette Garin over the alleged diversion of P10.69 billion funds intended for senior citizens. Interim PhilHealth president Celestina Ma. Jude de la Serna also charged former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla, saying the  funds were used for the construction of rural health facilities in 2015 instead despite the move not being sanctioned by the board of directors. The complaint was filed […]

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Duterte defends implementation of TRAIN law

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 30, defended the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, saying money was needed to fund government programs. “Inflation is always there. There are many reasons, but actually, one of them is TRAIN. But I need money also to run the country. If you do not give it, fine,” Duterte said. The President made the statement after several senators called for the suspension […]

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PNP: Cebu Mayor Loot hurt after accidental discharge of gun

(Eagle News)– Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot had to be rushed to the hospital on Wednesday, May 30, after a gun that he had left tucked in his pants accidentally discharged. A police report said Loot had come from a vigil of a supporter in Barangay Lanao when the incident took place at 8:40 p.m. The report said Loot sat on the weapon, which discharged a bullet that hit his left leg. The incident took […]

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Senate approves proposed BBL on third and final reading

Fails to pass P1.16-billion proposed  Dengvaxia supplemental budget By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law which President Rodrigo Duterte said would provide lasting peace in Mindanao hurdled the Senate on the last day of session. The measure garnered a unanimous vote from the senators, who all voted except for Senator Manny Pacquiao, who was in General Santos at that time, and Leila de Lima, who is detained in Camp Crame over […]

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House ratifies bicameral conference panel report on national ID system

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 30, ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the Philippine Identification System. The ratification of the measure that aims to establish a national ID system came a day after the Senate ratified the same. The reconciled version will now be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte for his signature. The Palace has said the President would sign the measure as soon as it reaches his desk. […]

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DOJ panel approves Peter Lim’s request for separate drug inquiry

By Moira Encina Eagle News Service A Department of Justice panel of prosecutors on Wednesday, May 30, granted businessman Peter Lim’s request to be investigated separately from his co-accused in a drug complaint filed against them, but his failure to face the panel on the same day prompted the panel to declare his case submitted for resolution just the same. In granting Lim’s request to be subjected to a preliminary investigation separate from Kerwin Espinosa, […]

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