QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) is set to conduct another transport strike on Monday, March 19. The transport strike will be held in Novaliches, Cubao in Quezon City, Monumento in Caloocan City, Manila and Alabang, Muntinlupa as well as in Rizal, Cavite and Bulacan. Rallies will also be conducted in nearby provinces. The transport strike is said to be the continuation of […]
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Buko vendor files raps vs 3 MMDA men who mauled him
(Eagle News)– The buko vendor who was seen on video being mauled by three Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel during clearing operations in Pasay has filed a case against them. Romnick Relos, 29, filed a case of physical injury and threats against the three then-members of the Road Clearing Operations Group on March 12. The case was filed before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office. Relos himself and his two brothers, Dondon and Roy, were arrested […]
Several MRT3 passengers unloaded after train experiences technical problem
(Eagle News) — Several passengers of the Metro Rail Transit 3 were unloaded on Thursday after a train experienced a technical problem. The Department of Transportation said in a tweet that the passengers had to get off Quezon Ave. at 5:37 a.m. The DOTr said the train that experienced the problem was removed without replacement and a cancellation of loops and insertion were made. The MRT management apologized for the inconvenience.
Airport official tagged in corruption in Customs bureau resigns from post
(Eagle News) — The airport official who was earlier tagged in corruption in the Bureau of Customs has resigned from his post. In a statement, the Manila International Airport Authority said Allen Capuyan, its assistant general manager for security and emergency services, stepped down from his post effective March 12, 2018. According to MIAA, Capuyan said in his letter addressed to MIAA general manager Ed Monreal that his resignation was a “career move.” The MIAA said Capuyan […]
MMDA, may alok na summer jobs para sa mga estudyante
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nag-aalok ng summer jobs ang Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) sa 200 estudyante. Bahagi ito ng Summer Program for Employment of Students na bukas sa mga estudyante sa college at graduating high school students. Ang mga estudyante ay itatalaga sa mga gawain sa opisina sa ahensya at magsisilbing informant sa mga problema sa trapiko. Ang mga aplikante ay dapat ay nasa 17 hanggang 25 taong gulang. Ang application forms ay […]
Palasyo hahayaang magpasya ang korte kung isasailalim sa hospital arrest si Sen. De Lima
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hahayaan na lamang umano ng Palasyo ang korte na magdesisyon kung isasailalim sa hospital arrest si Senador Leila De Lima. Ayon kay Presidential Spokesperon Harry Roque, hindi sila sumusuporta at hindi rin sila tumututol dahil ang korte na ang magdedetermina sa usapin ng hospital arrest lalo pa at ito ay isang health issue. Umaasa rin ang Palasyo na mabuti ang kondisyon ni De Lima matapos ang kaniyang medical examination. https://youtu.be/ssEOshiRoEM
Citing weak evidence, DOJ junks drug tradings raps vs Kerwin Espinosa, others
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has dismissed drug trading charges against Kerwin Espinosa. In dismissing the charges also filed against businessman Peter Lim, Peter Co, Max Miro, Lovely Impal, Ruel Malindangan, Jun Pepito, Marcelo Adorco, and others known by their aliases, the DOJ did not give weight to the testimony of Adorco, who they said was an “evidently self-serving witness.” “His contradictory statements on important details simply eroded the integrity and veracity of his […]
12 katao kritikal sa karambola ng 10 sasakyan sa Parañaque
(Eagle News ) — Tinatayang 20 katao ang sugatan matapos ang nangyaring karambola ng sampung sasakyan Biyernes ng umaga, Marso 9, sa Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque City. Sa 20 katao, nasa kritikal na kondisyon ang 12. Kabilang sa salpukan ang dalawang bus, apat na jeepney, dalawang UV Express van at dalawang motorsiklo. Ayon sa salaysay ng isang opisyal ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Metrobase, isa sa mga bus ang hindi kaagad nakapagpreno dahilan upang nagresulta ito ng […]
PNP counter-intel task force: Over 1,000 policemen being monitored for alleged involvement in illegal activities
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Over 1,000 policemen are being monitored by the Philippine National Police’s Counter-Intelligence Task Force for their alleged involvement in illegal activities. The 1535 are under surveillance based on complaints given via the 8888 complaint hotline, Senior Supt. .Jose Chikito Malayo, CITF chief, said. Of the figure, he said 358 were officials, while the rest were non-commissioned officers. Among the officials being monitored was a one-star general who was reported […]
Roque: “Pangasinan Group” behind sorry state of MRT, according to two sources
(Eagle News) –Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said two people have come forward to detail what they said were the corrupt activities of a group that led to the sorry state of the Metro Rail Transit. In a press conference, Roque said according to the sources who were engaged in the operations of the MRT 3, the Pangasinan Group siphoned off funds from the P3.8 billion the maintenance contract with Busan Universal Rail Inc. […]
UST Civil Law dean Divina expresses elation over DOJ dismissal of charges vs him in connection with Castillo fatal hazing
(Eagle News) –University of Sto. Tomas Civil Law Dean Nilo Divina on Thursday expressed elation over the dismissal of charges filed against him in connection with the death of UST law student Horacio Castillo III. In a statement posted on The Varsitarian’s official Twitter account, Divina said he was “very happy and relieved to finally be cleared of any wrongdoing.” “I have always maintained my full innocence throughout this unfortunate incident, and thankfully this has […]
11 Aegis Juris members indicted over Castillo fatal hazing
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has found probable cause to indict 11 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for their alleged involvement in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio Castillo III last year. Based on the March 6 resolution approved by Acting Prosecutor General Jorge Catalan Jr., to be charged for violation of the anti-hazing law are Arvin Balag, Ralph Trangia, Oliver John Audrey Onofre, Mhin Wei Chan, […]
