MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Inaasahang bababa ang singil ng kuryente ng labing isang sentimos (Php 0.11) kada kilowatt hour ngayong Agosto. Ayon sa MERALCO, nangangahulugan ito ng 22 pisong pagbaba sa electricity bill ng isang pamilyang may buwanang konsumo ng 200 kilowatt hour. Ang mas mababang singil sa kuryente ay bunsod ng bumabang generation charge. Ang overall rate ngayong buwan ay mas mababa ng 62 centavos per kilowatt hour kumpara sa 9.12 pesos per […]
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U.S. expresses concern over extrajudicial killings in the Philippines
(Reuters) — The United States State Department said on Monday (August 8) the United States is concerned about extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, where officials say more than 400 suspected drug dealers have been killed by police since President Rodrigo Duterte took over. “We are concerned by these detentions as well as the extra judicial killing of individuals suspected to be involved in drug activity in the Philippines,” State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said […]
Ex-President Ramos travels to Hong Kong as “icebreaker” with China
(Reuters) — Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos on Monday (August 8) departed on a five-day trip to Hong Kong to meet “old friends” and rekindle ties with China soured by a maritime dispute in the South China Sea. In July, an arbitration court in the Hague ruled that China had no historic title over the busy waterway and had breached the Philippines’ sovereign rights with various actions there, infuriating Beijing which dismissed the case. […]
DND Memo on interment of the late Former President Ferdinand Marcos at Libingan ng mga Bayani
MANILA, Aug. 9 – The Department of National Defense on August 7, 2016, issued a memorandum to General Ricardo Visaya, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, regarding the interment of the late former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. The Memo which was signed by DND Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, stated as reference “Verbal Order of President Rodrigo Duterte on July 11, 2016.” The memo reads: “In compliance […]
DILG all set for swift and fair probe of ‘narco-politicos’
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 9 – Following President Rodrigo Duterte’s revelation of the names of local officials who are reportedly linked to the illegal drug trade, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael “Mike” D. Sueno said the Department is all geared up for a swift and fair investigation on their alleged involvement. “We assure you that the probe will be swift yet fair to the accused,” Sueno declared. Early Sunday morning, the President named alleged drug […]
CJ Sereno asks for “source and basis” used by the President in naming 7 judges
(Eagle News) – Supreme Court Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno wrote President Duterte questioning the alleged involvement of seven judges he had named as having links to the illegal drug operations, saying that “the Court would consider it important to know the source and basis of any allegation” against the judges. In a four-page letter, Sereno said that the high court was already investigating a judge, but that this particular judge was not in the […]
Marcos unfit for hero’s burial: historical group
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine activists and a historical body on Monday criticised President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan to give late dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero’s burial, saying the ex-leader lied about his military record. Duterte said Sunday he would fulfil his campaign promise to bury Marcos at the national “Heroes’ Cemetery”, a contentious issue because of widespread corruption and rights abuses under the late dictator. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines released a study […]
President Duterte claims responsibility in naming narco-officials
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte claimed responsibility for the naming of alleged narco-officials, saying that he is ready to apologize if ever the named officials are not actually involved in illegal drugs. Duterte also said that the war on illegal drugs is serious and that is the reason why he is ready to put his personal dignity as well as his presidency on the line. Duterte named various government officials – judges, police and […]
PNP coordinates with DOJ regarding cases against mayors and police personnel
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police is coordinating with the Department of Justice for possible cases to be filed against the 25 mayors and 32 police personnel who surrendered in Camp Crame. The PNP added that it may start inquest proceedings on those that surrendered once there is a finding of probable cause. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
ICYMI: Interview with Cong. Albee Benitez
QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Congressman Albee Benitez of Negros Occidental discussed the possibility of amending the 1987 Constitution through a constituent assembly which requires a 3/4 vote of the Congress. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Chief Justice Sereno sends a letter to President Duterte regarding judges allegedly involved in illegal drug trade
QUEZON City, Philippines – Supreme Court Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno sent a letter to President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the names of judges allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade. The letter was sent by the Chief Justice through Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre. The contents of the letter were publicized pending the approval of Chief Justice Sereno and President Duterte.
Central Visayas number 2 drug lord surrenders
QUEZON City, Philippines – Acknowledged as Central Visayas’ Number Two Drug Lord Franz Sabalones surrendered to Philippine National Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa. Sabalones is considered to be even higher in the hierarchy compared to big-time drug lord Jeffrey “Jaguar” Diaz. Sabalones will remain in Camp Crame while PNP conducts investigations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
