(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday, June 9, belied former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre’s claim that the Supreme Court decision that affirmed the validity of her arrest on drug charges vindicated him. According to De Lima, “it only means that the Davao criminal syndicate that has captured state power in 2016 has not only been using the power of the executive department to eliminate their sworn enemies, like myself, but was also able to extend […]
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Military denies Alejano’s allegations; says Duterte did not order a halt in patrol ops in West PHL Sea
(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Saturday, June 9, denied President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered a halt in their patrol operations in the West Philippine Sea. “I do not know where Cong. Alejano got that supposed instruction from the Commander-in-Chief,” AFP Spokesperson Col. Edgard Arevalo said in a statement, referring to opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano. Alejano alleged he had a source who gave him the information. “Malamang kuryenteng balita yan if not yet […]
Pagasa warns of “threatening flooding” in Cavite as “Domeng” continues to enhance the southwest monsoon
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Saturday, June 9, warned of “threatening flooding” in Cavite, as “Domeng” continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, resulting in rains. In an advisory issued at 11 a.m., Pagasa said an orange rainfall warning was hoisted over the province. A yellow warning level remains hoisted over Metro Manila, Bataan and Bulacan, with Batangas, Laguna and Rizal added to the list. Zambales is no longer […]
UPDATED: Canceled flights for Saturday, June 9
(Eagle News) — Several flights have been cancelled for Saturday, June 9. Some were cancelled due to bad weather, others due to a runway closure. Below is a list of cancelled flights, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: CebGo DG 6041: Manila – Busuanga DG 6042: Busuanga – Manila DG 6057: Manila – Busuanga DG 6058: Busuanga – Manila DG 6043: Manila-Busuanga DG 6044: Busuanga-Manila DG 6047: Manila-Busuanga DG 6048: Busuanga-Manila Cebu Pacific 5J […]
Heavy rainfall warning hoisted over M. Manila, four provinces
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has issued a rainfall warning across Metro Manila and four provinces. In an advisory issued at 8 a.m, Pagasa hoisted a yellow warning level for Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan and Cavite as a result of “Domeng” enhancing the southwest monsoon. Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are also so far affecting Floridablanca, Lubao, Masantol in Pampanga; Nasugbu, Tuy, Lian, Balayan, Calaca in […]
Pernia clarifies: TV report, not Neda, said P10,000 “decent budget” for family of 5
(Eagle News) — Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia on Friday, June 8, denied the National Economic and Development Authority ever claimed that P10,000 were enough to sustain the needs of a family of five per month. “Nauunawaan at ikinalulungkot ko na may mga taong nadismaya sa ginamit na halimbawa sa press conference noong ika-5 ng Hunyo 2018. Nililinaw ko po na hindi kailanman nabanggit ng NEDA na ito ay disenteng budget para sa isang pamilya,” […]
Acting Chief Justice Carpio: SC to decide on Sereno issue with finality “hopefully this month”
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service Barring hitches, the Supreme Court will act on Maria Lourdes Sereno’s appeal of the High Court decision that nullified her appointment as Chief Justice, and therefore decide on the issue with finality, this month. This is according to Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio, who spoke to reporters on the sidelines of the SC’s celebration of its 117th anniversary on Friday, June 8. “We will decide that hopefully this month,” […]
Albayalde: Peace and order sa bansa, malaki ang pinagbago dahil sa war on drugs ng pamahalaan
(Eagle News) — Napakalaki na ang pagbabago ng peace and order sa Pilipinas magmula nang simulan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang giyera kontra droga. Sa kaniyang pamumuno naman noon bilang National Capital Region Police Office director, sinabi ni ngayo’y Philippine National Police chief Dir. Gen. Oscar Albayalde na bumaba kaagad ang antas ng crimes on properties ng halos 60 percent. “Ang tanong po natin bakit po ito bumaba kung walang kinalaman ito sa iligal na […]
Surprise inspection sa mga paaralan, makatutulong para mabawasan ang mga kabataang nalululong sa droga – PNP Chief
(Eagle News) — Maganda ang magiging epekto lalo na sa mga kabataan ang panukalang surprise inspection sa mga paaralan. Sa panayam kay Philippine National Police Director General Oscar Albayalde, sa murang edad ng mga batang mag-aaral ay namumulat na sila sa kapahamakang dulot ng ipinagbabawal na gamot sa kanilang kalusugan at maging sa buong komunidad. “Yung education dito na sa murang edad, dapat maeducate ang mga kabababayan. Ito yung tinatawag natin na “pag-asa ng bayan.” […]
Pagasa announces start of rainy season
(Eagle News) –The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, June 8, officially declared the start of the rainy season in the country. The announcement came as tropical depression “Domeng” intensified into a tropical storm. “Due to the prevalent occurrence of thunderstorms and the dominance of the southwest monsoon or ‘Habagat’, the rainy season officially begins today, [Friday]” weather specialist Cris Perez said in a press conference. The weather bureau said the […]
NUPL to seek Supreme Court help following CA decision in Mary Jane Veloso case
(Eagle News) — The National Union of People’s Lawyers said on Friday, June 8, that it would seek the help of the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeals upheld its earlier decision to disallow Mary Jane Veloso, who is on death row in Indonesia, from testifying against her alleged illegal recruiters. In a statement posted on its Facebook account, the group said they “shall legally intervene as private prosecutors” and shall “revisit and exhaust […]
CA junks OSG’s appeal for Mary Jane Veloso to be allowed to testify via deposition vs alleged illegal recruiters
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The Court of Appeals has denied the Office of the Solicitor General’s appeal for a Nueva Ecija judge to observe the deposition of Mary Jane Veloso–a death row inmate in Indonesia–against her alleged illegal recruiters who are detained in Nueva Ecija. In junking the OSG’s motion for reconsideration of the former eleventh division’s December 13, 2017 decision, the division reiterated that the right of the accused, in this case Maria […]





