Metro

Eleazar: No sealing of Metro Manila police firearms during the holidays

(Eagle News)—-The firearms of Metro Manila policemen will no longer be sealed in time for the holidays. In a radio interview, National Capital Region Police Office chief Guillermo Eleazar, said this was because “parang mali. Umpisa palang wala ka nang tiwala.” He noted that since police authorities no longer sealed the firearms of their men during the holidays, there have been less incidents of indiscriminate firing. He gave the assurance the police would be deployed […]

Six dead after house beside QC river collapses

(Eagle News)–Six men were killed after a house in Quezon City collapsed on Friday, Dec. 14. Authorities said Nilo Mangoso, Donald Conde, Benito Añora, Ryan Regueros, Johnny Gabin and Reymark Diestro were having a drinking session on the rooftop of the house in Barangay Bahay Toro when the incident took place. The house was reportedly beside a river. Authorities are still investigating the incident.

Holiday schedule ng MRT inilabas na

(Eagle News) — Pahahabain ng Metro Rail Transit (MRT) ang kanilang operasyon para higit na maserbisyuhan ang pagdagsa ng mga pasahero ngayong holiday rush. Ayon sa Department of Transportation (DOTr), simula sa darating na linggo, 16 ng Disyembre, ay mas maaga ng mahigit tatlumpung (30) minuto ang unang byahe ng mga tren na magmumula sa istasyon ng North Avenue. Pasado alas-onse naman ang magiging huling biyahe ng tren na magmumula sa istasyon ng Taft Avenue. […]

Mahigit P3-M halaga ng shabu at matataas na kalibre ng baril nasabat sa isang bahay sa Makati City

(Eagle News) — Sinalakay ng mga operatiba ng National Capital Region Police Office-Regional Drug Enforcement Unit ang isang bahay sa Brgy. Pio del Pilar sa Makati City Miyerkules ng gabi. Sa bisa ng search warrant, pinasok ng operatiba ang target ng operasyon na si Rolando Abuyo Jr., alyas “Bagyo” dahil sa talamak nitong pagbebenta ng shabu at iba pang kaso. Sa kanilang pagtungo sa tahanan nito, agad na pinapatukan ni alyas Bagyo ang mga pulis […]

Criminal charges filed vs 44 individuals over shabu hidden in magnetic lifters in Manila, Cavite

(Eagle News) — Criminal charges were filed on Thursday, Dec. 13, against 44 individuals implicated in the shabu shipment that were hidden in magnetic lifters discovered in Manila and Cavite this year. Among those charged for conspiracy to commit illegal drug importation, trade and transportation, for  graft, obstruction of justice, among others, were former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency deputy director general for administration Ismael Gonzales Fajardo Jr., former Customs intelligence officer Jimmy Guban, Insp. Lito Pirote, […]

Unloading incidents ng MRT, bumaba ng 90%

(Eagle News) — Bumaba ng siyamnapung (90) porsyento ang naitalang unloading incidents ngayong taon sa Metro Rail Transit o MRT-3. Ayon sa datos ng pamunuan ng MRT-3, umabot lamang sa 56 ang naitalang unloading incidents mula noong January hanggang November 2018. Mas mababa ito kumpara sa kaparehong panahon noong 2016 at 2017 na umabot sa 440 at 562 unloading incidents. Patuloy naman na pinapaganda ng pamunuan ng MRT-3 ang serbisyo nito sa publiko sa pamamagitan […]

Angkas offers discounts to customers following SC order allowing crackdown on its drivers, vehicles

(Eagle News) — Angkas on Wednesday, Dec. 12,  announced it was offering discounts to its customers, this despite a Supreme Court ruling that effectively allowed law enforcers to continue their crackdown on the drivers and operators of the motorcycle ride-sharing service. In a Facebook post, Angkas said the P99-discount can be availed of twice with the promo code “AngkasTRO.” The announcement came after Angkas said it would fight to “legitimize” its drivers, following the SC’s temporary […]

LTFRB orders law enforcers to arrest Angkas drivers and operators, impound motorcycles

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has ordered its law enforcement unit and other relevant agencies to apprehend the drivers and operators of motorcycle ride-sharing firm Angkas, and to impound their motorcycles. The LTFRB issued Board Resolution No. 95, signed by LTFRB chair Martin Delgra III and Board Member Ronaldo Corpus, after the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order on a Mandaluyong court’s order stopping the government from interfering in […]

Residential area sa Makati City nasunog; 400 pamilya apektado

(Eagle News) — Nilamon ng apoy ang isang residential area sa Barangay Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City kaninang madaling araw. Batay sa paunang impormasyon mula sa mga otoridad, naganap ang pagliliyab sa loob ng Laperal compound, partikular sa Bernardino Street. Umabot na sa task force bravo ang sunog kaya madami sa mga residente ang agad na nagsilikas. Sumiklab ang sunog kaninang ala-1:08 ng hatinggabi at ngayon ay nasa fire under control na ng mga otoridad. Aabot […]

Fire hits building in Valenzuela

(Eagle News) — A fire hit an industrial building in Valenzuela City on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the blaze that hit the structure on Planters Street in Barangay Rincon past 8 a.m. Authorities are still trying to put out the fire, which has reached the third alarm, at press time.

One person hurt in QC fire

(Eagle News) — One person was reported injured after a fire hit a house in Quezon City on Tuesday, Dec. 11. A report from the Bureau of Fire Protection said Merrian Vargas, 55, sustained burns in her right arm in the blaze in a bungalow in Green Meadows Subdivision in Barangay Ugong Norte. The fire, which destroyed P500,000 worth of properties, started at 4:07 a.m. A fire-out was declared at 5:30 a.m.    

LTFRB accredits two other TNCs

(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has accredited two other Transportation Network  Companies. Accredited were Aztech Solution International Inc. and Ryd Global Inc. Based on their certificates of accreditation released to the media, the accreditation will be effective for two years from the date of approval. The certificates were signed by LTFRB chair Martin Delgra III and Board Member Ronaldo Corpus. They were attested to by LTFRB executive director Samuel Jardin.