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(Eagle News) – With an estimated 67 million Filipinos who are active in social media and the internet, the Philippines grabbed the 12th spot worldwide in terms of having the highest number of Internet users, according to the latest Internet World Stats (IWS) report. The report showed that the Philippines went two notches higher from its previous 15th place last year, after it noted that about 63 percent of the overall population (67 million out […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(Eagle News) — Sisimulan na ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) sa Agosto ang kanilang e-Payment System. Ayon sa DFA, babayaran na ng advance kapag nagpa-appointment online ang full processing fee na 1,200 pesos para sa express processing at 950 pesos sa regular processing. May dagdag na 50 pesos naman para sa processing fee. Ang sistema ay maaari pa lamang magamit ng mga nagpapa-book ng kanilang pasaporte sa Metro Manila.
(Eagle News) — Magbibigay ng libreng sakay ang Metro Rail Transit o MRT-3 at Light Rail Transit o LRT-1 bukas, Hunyo 12. Sa abiso ng kanilang mga pamunuan, ipagkakaloob ito sa kanilang manananakay sa rush hour mula alas-siete hanggang alas-nuwebe ng umaga (7:00AM hanggang 9:00AM). Mauulit muli ang libreng sakay mula alas-singko ng hanggang alas-siete ng gabi (5:00-7:00 PM). Layon nila na makatulong kasabay ng mga ikakasang kilos-protesta bilang pag-gunita sa ika-isang daan at dalawampung […]
(Eagle News) — Sa ating public service announcement, ilang mga lokal na pamahaalan ang nag-anunsyo ng suspensyon ng klase ngayong araw, kasunod ng patuloy na mga pag-ulan dulot ng southwest monsoon o habagat. Kanselado na rin ang klase sa lahat ng antas, public at private sa mga lungsod sa metro manila: Caloocan City Las Piñas City Malabon City Mandaluyong City Manila Marikina City Muntinlupa City Navotas City Parañaque City Pasay City Pasig City Pateros San […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
