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PAL advises passengers to come early due to tighter security measures

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Airlines (PAL) advised its passengers to come earlier than usual to the airport due to the tighter security measures implemented after the Davao City bombing. PAL also advised that domestic passengers should come two hours earlier, while international passengers should come three hours earlier. Earlier, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as well as other international airports were placed under full alert status during the weekend to […]

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PNP identifies persons of interest in Davao blast

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) now has the identification of the four persons of interest connected with the Davao City blast. According to PNP Chief, Director General Ronald Dela Rosa, other than the artist’s sketches of the physical identities of the possible suspects, the PNP is now trying to get the names of said persons of interest. Dela Rosa also said that they are also investigating the “narco-terrorism” aspect […]

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Opposition lawmakers criticize declaration of state of lawlessness

QUEZON City, Philippines – Opposition lawmakers criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of state of lawlessness. According to Albay Congressman Edcel Lagman, the declaration of state of lawlessness is useless because it does not give additional powers to the President. He said that what the declarations only show is that the President is serious in bringing those responsible to justice in exchange for public alarm.

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BSP against amendment of bank secrecy law

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expressed misgivings regarding the amendment of the bank secrecy law, stating that such amendments may make it easier for “dirty” and laundered money to enter the country. Earlier, Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senator Aquilino Pimentel, separately proposed amendments on the Bank Secrecy Law exempting elected and appointed government officials and employees. BSP, on the other hand, wants stronger enforcement powers as well as […]

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No decision yet on sacking of Davao Police chief — PNP chief

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police Chief (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa on Monday (Sept. 5)  that he has yet to decide on what will happen to Davao City Police director Senior Supt. Michael John Dubria, after Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte expressed her desire to relieve Dubria from his post. “Totoo po yun. In fact, pati yung Task Force Davao (head) pinapatanggal niya, yung Army,” Dela Rosa said. “But mag-uusap pa kami. I’ll talk […]

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Duterte might sign “state of lawlessness” before flying to Laos

(Eagle News)– A Palace official said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte might sign the proclamation on the state of lawlessness which he declared following Davao City blast before leaving for the ASEAN Summit in Laos. “Before the President flies off to Laos this afternoon, he would have signed a proclamation prepared by the Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea regarding the declaration of the state of lawless violence,” said Chistian Ablan, assistant secretary for policy and […]

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Philippines issues travel warning for Zika-infected countries

MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) — The Philippines on Friday (September 2) warned Filipino passengers to take precautionary measures when travelling to Zika-infected countries and announced additional surveillance measures for passengers arriving into the country. “We are implementing stricter screening for our arriving passengers, especially from five countries in Asia. I would like to mention these countries: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. These countries have either reported cases or a transport hub that could help […]

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CGMA: Duterte’s state of lawlessness a “right thing to do”

(Eagle News)– Former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday (September 5) reiterated that President Rodrigo Duterte’s issuance of state of lawlessness is “the right thing to do”, following the Davao City blast that claimed 14 lives. Currently serving as Deputy Speaker in the House of Representatives, Arroyo recalled the time when she issued the same order when she was president. “Ginagawa ko yun nung panahon ko eh, so it’s the right thing […]

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Mga opisyal at eksperto, nagpaliwanag sa deklarasyon ng ‘State of Lawlessness’

Tinitimbang ngayon ng mga kinauukulan ang pagdedeklara ng “State of Lawlessness” sa buong bansa ni Pangulong Rodrigo R. Duterte matapos ang madugong pagsabog sa Davao City. Sinagot din ng Malacañang ang ilang katanungan kung ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng  ‘state of lawlessness’. Sa isang statement, sinabi ni Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, na ang deklarasyon ni Pangulong Duterte ay nakasaad sa Article VII Section 18  ng konstitusyon. Sa deklarasyon, tinatawagan ng Pangulo ang militar na supilin […]

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Philippines worried, says more Chinese boats spotted at disputed shoal

  (REUTERS) The Philippines expressed “grave concern” on Sunday and demanded an explanation from China’s ambassador over what it said was an increasing number of Chinese boats near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. A Philippines air force plane flew over the rocky outcrop on Saturday and spotted more boats than usual in a flotilla China has maintained since seizing the shoal after a tense standoff in 2012, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana […]

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Narco-Terrorism, posibleng may kinalaman sa Davao blast – PNP Chief

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Kahit inako na ng bandidong grupong Abu Sayyaf ang naganap na pagsabog sa Davao City nitong Biyernes ng gabi (Septyembre 2), hindi pa rin inaalis ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang posibilidad na may kinalaman ito sa pinaigting na kampanya ng gobyerno laban sa iligal na droga. May posibilidad kasi ayon kay PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa na bahagi ito ng diversionary tactics ng mga sindikato ng droga para maalis […]

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