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(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments confirmed today the ad interim appointment of Vitaliano Aguirre II as Justice Secretary. In a hearing Wednesday afternoon (February 15) at the Senate, the CA confirmed Aguirre’s appointment as head of the Department of Justice, after the speeches of Senators Loren Legarda and JV Ejercito extolling the qualities and experience of Aguirre, befitting his position as the Justice chief of the country. It was Legarda who […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Handang tanggapin ng malakanyang ang mga donasyon para sa mga biktima ng lindol sa Surigao Del Norte. Sinabi ni Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella, ang DSWD ang tatanggap ng donasyon para maipamigay sa mga napinsala ng lindol. https://youtu.be/jUfFdFPAGsU
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Kasunod ng nangyaring 6.7 magnitude na lindol na tumama sa Surigao Del Norte, muling ipinanawagan ngayon ang pagsasagawa ng earth quake drill. Ayon kay PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum, dapat alalahanin ng publiko na kung naging mapaminsala ang magnitude 6.7 sa Surigao Del Norte, mas matindi pa ang magiging epekto ng ganito kalakas na lindol kung mangyayari ito sa isang highly urbanized area tulad ng Metro Manila. Kaya naman ngayon palang […]
(Eagle News) – Fireworks again flew during the confirmation hearing for Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II with Senator Antonio Trillanes questioning the credibility and ability of Aguirre to head the Department of Justice. Trillanes particularly pointed out a previous statement of Secretary Aguirre saying that drug lords and other criminals are not “humanity.” The senator said Aguirre’s statement had bothered him. The particular quote from Aguirre which was reported in the media was this: […]
By Jabes Juanites Eagle News Service SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (Eagle News) — Nasa state of calamity na ang buong probinsya ng Surigao Del Norte matapos tamaan ng magnitude 6.7 na lindol Biyernes ng gabi. Pinagtibay ang resolusyon dahil sa lawak ng pinsala ng lindol sa lalawigan. Una nang isinailalim sa state of calamity ang Surigao City noong Sabado dahil naramdaman sa limamput apat na barangay ang lindol. Samantala, matagumpay na naisagawa ang blood […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hindi pa man naisasampa ang kaso sa korte kaugnay ng pagkakasangkot sa illegal drug trade. Nakahanda na si Senador Leila De Lima sa posibleng pag-aresto sa kanya. Katunayan, naka-empake na raw ang kaniyang maleta na bibitbitin niya oras na maglabas ng arrest warrant ang Korte. Kasama na aniya rito ang kaniyang mga personal na gamit at mga libro na maari niyang basahin habang sya […]
(Eagle News) – Controversial former police officer and alleged Jack Lam middleman, Wenceslao “Wally” Sombero is now back in the country, claiming that he did no wrong when he left even if there was an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against him. In a press conference upon his arrival from Vancouver, Canada, Sombero said in the first place, any person who is the subject of an ILBO cannot be prevented from leaving, based on a decision issued […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senator Leila De Lima appealed to the government to place her in a “safe and secure” jail if she is arrested, saying that she feared she would be killed while in prison. De Lima claimed many inmates met their demise while in prison under the Duterte administration, so she is appealing that she would not have a similar fate. The senator said she is ready for her impending arrest, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte did not say whether he would order the resumption of peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), the New People’s Army (NPA) and the National Democratic Front (NDF). According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar Duterte – during his meeting with Peace Adviser Jess Dureza – only said that the government’s socio-economic programs should be continued so that the rebels can be encouraged […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The public should not take for granted the conduct of earthquake drills in preparation for a possible strong quake in Metro Manila, former Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Francis Tolentino said in a statement. Tolentino also advised that earthquake drills should be conducted at least twice a year, and should be part of the school curriculum and as part of the orientation of new employees. In addition, Tolentino […]
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents have arrested a British con man who is on the top 10 list of the most wanted swindlers in the United Kingdom. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said operatives from the Bureau’s Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) arrested on Friday Adam James Stagg, 30, at his home along Yellow Papua Street, Don Bosco Compound, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Morente said Stagg, who is listed seventh in the UK’s ten most wanted list of […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 14 – Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ D. Sueno encourages local government units (LGUs) and citizens affected by the Surigao earthquake to stay strong as the government is exhausting all efforts to aid victims of the 6.7 magnitude quake last Friday. Sueno said that the Department and other government agencies are working round-the-clock to extend all necessary assistance as the Surigao quake affected around 1,685 families in several barangays of […]
