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Roque: De Lima detained over “serious drug charges,” not over principles, political beliefs

(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima is detained over “serious drug charges.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had this to say following former President Benigno Aquino III’s comment the former justice secretary was in jail because of her principles and political beliefs. Aquino made the pronouncement during the launch of her electronic book “Dispatches from Crame I,” as he urged the public to continue to support her. “The lady senator was arrested and incarcerated because […]

Puno says federal gov’t to be in place by 2022

  (Eagle News) – By 2022, the Philippines would already have a federal form of government, and Filipinos will vote for a new president to rule the country. This was the assurance made by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno in a media briefing on Monday, March 26, 2018. “By 2022 we should have already federalized. Meaning, we will no longer have a unitary government, we’ll have a federal government and the powers of the government […]

Four importers, brokers charged for “gross undervaluation, large-scale agricultural smuggling”

(Eagle News)—The Bureau of Customs filed on Monday charges against four importers and brokers for “gross undervaluation of imports and large-scale agricultural smuggling.” Charged were owners and customs brokers of Granstar Premiere Sports Corporation and Seven Myth Marketing. Fabian Go, Granstar’s owner, and customs broker Norinel Quezana were charged in connection with the illegal shipment of 112 units of brand new Vespa scooters that originated from Singapore and arrived at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. […]

Mga bus, ‘di sakop ng number coding scheme simula Marso 29 hanggang Abril 2

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nilinaw ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) na hindi saklaw ng number-coding scheme ang mga passenger bus sa Metro Manila simula Marso 29 hanggang Abril 2. Sa abiso ng MMDA, inialis muna ang pagpapatupad ng number-coding scheme para sa provincial at city buses upang makasakay ang maraming bilang ng mga pasahero. Samantala, patuloy na ipapatupad ang number coding sa iba pang mga sasakyan sa mga nabanggit na araw. https://youtu.be/7flHj-NmYi0

LPA na binabantayan ng PAGASA, inaasahang papasok ngayong araw sa PAR

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Posibleng pumasok na ngayong araw sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) ang low pressure area o LPA na binabantayan ng Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Ayon sa PAGASA, wala pa itong direktang epekto sa bansa ngayon at batay sa forecast track hindi rin magla-landfall sa kahit anong bahagi ng kalupaan. Sakaling maging ganap na tropical depression, tatawagin itong ‘Caloy.’ Samantala patuloy ang pag-iral ng northeast monsoon o hanging […]

DFA, tiniyak na walang Pilipino ang nadamay sa panibagong pag-atake sa France

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Tiniyak ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) na walang Pilipinong naapektuhan ng pinakahuling terror attack sa France. Hinihinalang terorista ang walang habas na namaril sa bahagi ng Carcassone at Trebes na ikinasawi ng tatlo katao at ikinasugat ng labing anim (16) na iba pa. Kinondena naman ni Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano ang nangyaring pag-atake kasabay ng pagpapaabot ng pakikiramay sa mga naulilang pamilya ng mga biktima at maging […]

Mas pinaigting na kampanya vs colorum na PUVs sisimulan ng i-ACT

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Paiigtingin ng Inter-Agency Council for Traffic o i-ACT ang kanilang kampanya kontra sa mga colorum na pampublikong sasakyan ngayong araw, Marso 26. Iniutos ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang crackdown sa mga colorum vehicle kasunod ng aksidente sa Occidental Mindoro kung saan labing siyam (19) na pasahero ang namatay. Sinabi ni Transportation Undersecretary Tim Orbos, target nila ang mga bus terminal sa Metro Manila at mga kalapit lalawigan katuwang ang Philippine […]

Duterte urged to resume peace talks

(Eagle News)– Over 60 lawmakers from the House of Representatives urged President Rodrigo Duterte to resume peace talks between the government and communist rebels. The call made by 61 lawmakers was made through House Resolution 1803. These lawmakers were Ruby Sahali Tan, Sarah Elago, Carlos Zarate , Raul Daza, Emmanuel Billones, Carlito Marquez, Melecio Yap Jr., Ariel Casilao, Leo Cueva, Anthony Bravo, Lorna Bautista-Bandigan, Joel Almario, Cesar Sarmiento, Kit Belmonte, Edcel Lagman and Tom Villarin. Emmi De Jesus, Victor […]

PAGASA: Tropical depression approaching PHL

  (Eagle News) – The low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical depression, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday. PAGASA said the tropical depression spotted 1,740 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour. Moving west northwest, it is […]

Pimentel bares own list of possible PDP-Laban senatorial bets for 2019 polls

(Eagle News)–Senate President Koko Pimentel on Sunday bared his own senatorial bets for the 2019 elections. In announcing the inclusion of Senators JV Ejercito, Cynthia Villar, Sonny Angara, Nancy Binay and Grace Poe in a possible PDP-Laban senatorial ticket, Pimentel appeared to have taken heed of Ejercito’s earlier complaint members of the Senate majority were left out of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez’s own lineup. Alvarez, PDP-Laban secretary general, had said possibly included in a PDP-Laban list […]

Roque: No security threats monitored for long holiday

(Eagle News)—Authorities have not monitored any security threats for the long holiday. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who issued a statement on Saturday. “But we will not put our guard down,” he said. In fact, he said that in anticipation of the “heavy movement of people,” the government “(has) been gearing up security and safety preparations.” “Public safety remains our top priority,” he said. He also encouraged the public to support the […]

Malacanang urges “entire Filipino nation” to take part in “Earth Hour”

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang on Saturday, March 24, encouraged the entire Filipino nation to take part in the “Earth Hour,” a worldwide movement held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30, as a symbol of commitment to save the planet from the destructive effects of global warming. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that “this one simple step” will lead to a “big […]