(Eagle News)– A missing helicopter with the remains of its two pilots were found at Doña Remedios Trinidad, Norzagaray, Bulacan. The private helicopter, with body number RPC2688, crashed last August 22 after taking off from Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System compound in Norzagaray. The troops of the Alpha Company of the 48th Infantry Battalion found the remains of retired Col. Miguel Logronio and Jay Gregorio in Sitio Macua, Barangay Kabayunan in Doña Remedios Trinidad […]
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Ex-PDEA chief points to former Executive Secretary Ochoa’s alleged involvement in illegal drug trade
QUEZON City, Philippines — A former chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency expressed his discontent regarding the President Rodrigo’s list of suspected protectors of drug syndicates. Former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales said that the list is incomplete as other than former Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila De Lima, former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa should also be included. Morales added that although the “shame” list can be considered competent, big names were not included. […]
Philippines one of the happiest countries in the world
QUEZON City, Philippines — Based on the 2016 Happy Planet Index Report released by the New Economic Foundation, Philippines is now at the 20th place as one of the happiest places on Earth resulting in a 67.9 years expectancy for Filipinos. Costa Rica is in the first place while Mexico is in the second place
Senate recommends suspension of barangay and SK elections
QUEZON City, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Local Government recommended the suspension of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this October. According to Committee Chairman Sonny Angara, the committee report is now being circulated and has received the signatures of 17 senators. The recommendation sets the barangay and SK elections on the last Monday of October 2017 in order to give the Duterte administration the chance to implement its projects as well as to […]
Odicta spouses, dead after ambush in Caticlan
QUEZON City, Philippines – Alleged illegal drug financiers Melvin and Meriam Odicta were killed in an ambush by unidentified attackers in Caticlan port. According to Police Senior Superintendent John Jamiili, Provincial Director of Aklan Police, the Odicta spouse have just embarked from the RORO when they were ambushed. A security guard of the Caticlan jetty port reported the incident. The spouses were sent to the Malay municipal hospital but were pronounced dead on arrival.
President Duterte will give reward for the heads of police protector
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte will give reward money worth Php 2 million for every police protector of the illegal drug trade that will be apprehended. President Duterte said that the identities of the police protectors would be more easily discovered if there is reward involved. In closing, President Duterte reiterated the seriousness of the illegal drug problem in the country and said the the apparatus of drug syndicates should be dismantled.
President Duterte orders release of funds for benefits of WWII widows
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the release of Php 4.7 billion payment for unpaid benefits of widows of World War II veterans as well as for retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. In his message during the commemoration of National Heroes Day in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, he said that Php 3.5 billion is for the payment of arrears of widows of WWII veterans while the remaiing Php 1.2 […]
President Duterte leads commemoration of National Heroes Day
QUEZON City, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte lead the commemoration of National Heroes Day in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Also attending the commemoration of National Heroes Day are Vice President Leni Robredo and Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa.
Duterte on Odicta slay: That’s the fate they chose
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday commented on the slaying of alleged drug lord Melvin “Dragon” Odicta and his wife Miriam, saying that they were on the run because of Melvin’s illegal drug trade activities. “That is not my problem. He is wanted and he is the number one drug lord. Talagang drug lord ito,” he said. “I cannot say anything. Good or bad, wala ako kasi iyan ang pinili niya eh. He was […]
DND’s Lorenzana hints new PHL envoy to US is also from military
(Eagle News)– Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday hinted that President Duterte already picked someone to be the country’s ambassador to the USA. “Meron na. I will wait [for the announcement]. Akala ko kanina i-announce niya eh… Hindi ako. Tinanggihan ko na iyan,” Lorenzana told reporters in a chance interview. “Yeah, military din… Hindi siya [former Gen. Hermogenes Esperon]. He will remain as the National Security Adviser. I-announce naman iyan ni Presidente,” he explained. Lorenzana was […]
Addict risks all in deadly Philippine drug war
by Cecil Morella MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Pedicab driver Reyjin dives into a neighbour’s house for a quick meth fix, fearful of taking a bullet to the head in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs but unable to quit. More than 2,000 people have died violent deaths since Duterte took office two months ago and immediately implemented his scorched-earth plans to eradicate drugs in society, ordering police to shoot dead traffickers and […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo nagsagawa ng Pamamahayag ng mga Salita ng Diyos sa Camarin, Caloocan
Caloocan City (Eagle News) – Masungit man ang panahon, hindi natinag ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa lokal ng Camarin, Caloocan City na patuloy na ipag-anyaya ang kanilang pananampalataya sa kanilang mga kamag-anak, mga kaibigan, at maging sa kanilang mga kapit-bahay sa isinagawang malaking Pamamahayag ng mga Salita ng Diyos. Isinagawa nila ito sa Brgy. 174 Covered Court, noong August 26, 2016 at nagsimula bandang 8:00 ng gabi. Maaga pa lamang ay buong tiyaga ng inikot […]
