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DINAGAT ISLAND, Philippines (Reuters) — The remains of a large sea creature washed up on the shore in the Dinagat Islands, Philippines on Wednesday afternoon (February 23, 2017). The unidentified creature, which measured 4.5 metres (15 feet) in length, surprised the local residents. The carcass, believed to be that of a sea cow according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Manila, washed up on a beach in Barangay Poblacion, Cagadianao. The creature […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio hit back at Archbishop Soc Villegas for calling the Dutertes pimps of Edsa and accusing them of trying to prostitute the meaning of Edsa People Power, saying it was actually her father who understoood the EDSA spirit better than the priest. Sara told Villegas that freedom is living a life that is free from your selective moral standard. “This is what the meaning of EDSA is,” […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Saturday advised motorists to take alternative routes in Manila later in the day and on Sunday. In an advisory, the MMDA said this was because heavy traffic was expected because of proRodrigo Duterte rallies to be held in the area. The MMDA said around 1.5 million people are expected to gather en masse at the Quirino Grandstand later at 5 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. […]
(Eagle News) — Anti-De Lima and Whistleblowers Association of the Philippines (WAP) president Sandra Cam held a rally at the Senate on Thursday night, opposing any special treatment for Senator Leila De Lima. Cam said that De Lima should for instance not be detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center, since she is facing drug trafficking cases. She said illegal drugs have destroyed many lives. “Dapat ay isama ito sa regular jail para maramdaman mo (Senator) […]
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Friday named those who were behind the alleged P100-M offer to high-profile inmates so they would take back their statement against Senator Leila De Lima. Aguirre named former Senator Jamby Madrigal and Laguna Rep. Marlyn “Len” Alonte-Naguiat as the people who offered the bribe to the New Bilibid Prison inmates who had earlier pinned De Lima on the illegal drug trade at the national penitentiary. “Inalok […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima was placed in detention at the Philippine National Police headquarters on Friday, closing the book on a political drama that began unfolding on national television since she was ordered arrested the day before. De Lima was immediately taken to Camp Crame after Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 Judge Juanita Guerrero issued a commitment order for her to be holed up at the custodial center while her drug-related case was being heard. The custodial center is where two other […]
(Eagle News) — Leila De Lima can still continue her work as a senator even if she is already detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center. This is according to Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III. According to Pimentel, the lady senator can still pass and create bills while inside the detention facility. De Lima was arrested on Friday morning, February 24, in connection with her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the New Bilibid Prison […]
(Eagle News) — The lawyer of Senator Leila De Lima has disclosed that she would be detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center which was initially offered to De Lima by PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa. Noted human rights lawyer Alexander Padilla said he was assured that the PNP Custodial Center would be a safe detention cell for his client. “Maganda naman daw ang quarters. Ina-assure naman kami ng mga awtoridad sa […]
MANILA – The Commission on Elections is set to conduct satellite registration for qualified women and girls in selected government hospitals nationwide this March in celebration of Women’s Month. With eight months to go before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 23, 2017, the Commission’s Gender and Development (GAD) Committee will spearhead the satellite registration activities from March 1 to March 8 to help ensure wider women voter participation. The Offices of the Election Officers (OEOs) will […]
MANILA – The President reiterated his desire and passion of bringing about just, lasting, and inclusive peace in the land, Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza said. In a statement, Dureza said that Duterte made the pronouncement in a meeting with some Cabinet Members including Secretaries Silvestre Bello III, Liza Masa, Judy Taguiwalo, and Rafael Mariano on Monday. The meeting was scheduled to give Duterte updates on the peace process. “We met with (President) Duterte until late last night and […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima’s former lover and alleged bagman Ronnie Dayan arrived at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court, a few seconds after the lady senator has left the area. The grey sport utility vehicle believed to be where Dayan is pulled up at the hall of justice premises only seconds after De Lima’s convoy left for the Philippine National Police Custodial Center, where she will be detained. Dayan was then expected to face Branch 204 Judge Juanita Guerrero, […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Leila de Lima dropped by briefly at the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court. The white van she is riding pulled up in the hall of justice premises around 11 a.m. De Lima faced Branch 204 Judge Juanita Guerrero for the return of the warrant of arrest the judge issued against the senator. The warrant stems from one of three cases filed against De Lima in connection with her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the […]
