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Judiciary prioritizes resolution of drug cases

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The judiciary will prioritize the speedy disposition of drug cases, with all regional trial courts now being considered as drug courts.  This means trial courts can now try drug cases. Supreme Court Deputy Court Administrator Raul Villanueva said this during his presentation in the budget hearing of the Judiciary in the House of Representatives. Atty. Villanueva explained that the administration’s fight against illegal drugs is also the fight of the entire nation; thus, he […]

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Mayor Sara Duterte loses two of her triplets

(Eagle News)– Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte confirmed on Thursday (September 8) she has lost her identical twins and that only one baby in her womb has a heartbeat. Duterte said she learned the news on Monday and cried all day. “I lost my identical twins. Monday, I wasn’t feeling well, so nagpunta ako sa doctor and said I’m not feeling very good. So she checked and told me na-arrest na raw ang heartbeats ng […]

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Col. Erwin Neri takes charge of Task Force Davao

(Eagle News)– Colonel Erwin Bernard Neri on Thursday (September 8) assumed his new role as chief of Task Force Davao at a turnover ceremony in Davao City. Neri was chosen by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte based on a shortlist submitted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Duterte sought the removal of former Task Force Davao commander Colonel Henry Robinson after the Roxas night market blast which killed 14 and injured about 70. In a news […]

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PNP has identity of Davao City blast suspect

  (Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Thursday (September 8) revealed that police have identified the person who left the improvised explosive device (IED) that killed 14 and injured more than 70 in Davao City last week. “Nakilala na ang true identity (but) we cannot divulge dahil tuloy ang ating manhunt operations,” Dela Rosa told reporters. Dela Rosa said that investigation reports are pointing to the involvement of  […]

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Duterte missed ASEAN meetings with US, India because of illness — Malacanang

(Eagle News)– Government officials explained that President Rodrigo Duterte missed two meetings at the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos on Thursday (September 8) because he was ill. “He was not feeling well in the morning so he missed the two sessions. But he was able to attend the East Asia Summit with 18 world leaders and the rest of the day’s remaining schedule until departure for Indonesia early evening today,” Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Jesus […]

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Malacañang says row between President Duterte and President Obama over

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang believes that the row between President Rodrigo Duterte and President Barack Obama is over. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, both presidents were able to speak with each other in the holding area before the start of the gala dinner for the heads of state in Laos. Andanar said that there were some changes made in the seating arrangement which resulted in President Duterte and President Obama […]

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LRT 1 offers earlier trips, expanded hours

QUEZON City, Philippines – The LRT Line 1 from Roosevelt Avenue in Quezon City to Baclaran, Pasay, is going to start operations earlier, with trips now starting at 4:30 AM.  The last trip will be at 10:15 in the evening. The expanded hours of operation aims to accommodate more commuters especially during peak hours.

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NTC seeks Php 1M fine against telcos

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is asking Congress to fine telecommunications companies the amount of PHP 1 million if they fail to provide fast internet service to consumers. https://youtu.be/frjttB1naME   NTC chief Gamaliel Cordoba said this during the appropriations hearing of the proposed P3.503-billion budget of the newly created Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and its attached agencies.  He said strict requirements from the local government unit to build more […]

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PNP still identifying group behind Davao City blast

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa admitted that the PNP is finding it difficult to identify the group behind the Davao City blast. According to Dela Rosa, the PNP is sure about one thing and that is the place of manufacture of the bomb used in the incident that killed 14 people and injured 67 others. The findings of the PNP point that the bomb was […]

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Malacañang releases guidelines on state of emergency

QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday, September 7, released the guidelines regarding the proclamation on the state of national emergency due to lawless violence. According to Memorandum Order No. 3 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, the state of national emergency will remain in place in order to protect life and property of citizens from possible attacks from terrorist groups. The memorandum strictly reminded members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to […]

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Soldiers to attend lectures on state of national emergency guidelines

(Eagle News)– Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Ricardo Visaya ordered a series of lectures for soldiers following President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of state of national emergency on account of lawless violence. The conduct on Troops Information and Education (TIE) would serve as guidelines, instructing soldiers on how to perform tasks related to the declaration such as the conduct on checkpoints, foot or mobile patrols, and enforcement of curfews. Under Proclamation […]

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SC extends Status Quo Ante Order on Marcos burial

(Eagle News)– The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (September 7) concluded the second oral arguments with an extension of status quo ante order (SQAO) intended for the planned burial of late strongman Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The order has been extended until October 18. The first SQAO was issued on August 23 and would have lapsed on September 13. The said order blocks any preparations for the hero’s burial of Marcos. […]

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