(Eagle News) — Malacanang has expressed confidence in the investigation of the Philippine National Police into the “lumad” killings. At the same time, it said that the government will continue to address the needs of the Lumads in Mindanao. Cpt. Joe Martinez, spokesman of the Army’s 4th Division had earlier announced the creation of a task force that will probe and rin after those responsible for the deaths of three Lumad or indigenous people’s leaders […]
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Several LP members plan to switch to Senator Poe’s camp
(Eagle News) — Several members of the Liberal Party (LP) expressed their plans to switch to the camp of Senator Grace Poe but also added that they plan to make the appropriate actions after the passage of the 2016 budget, saying that they fear that they may not get enough funding for their projects if they made an early move. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Physical audit versus “ghost employees” in Makati intensifies
(Eagle News) — Acting Makati Mayor Romulo Peña intensified the physical audit to counter alleged “ghost employees” of the Makati City government, Measures adopted include using CCTV cameras as well as requiring employees to appear personally to get their salaries instead of just sending proxies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DOJ ready to file cases against 90 suspects of Mamasapano incident
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) will file cases against 90 suspects involved in the killing of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos in Mamasapano earlier this year. According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, 26 of the suspects are members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) while the rest are from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
COMELEC commissioner may be impeached
(Eagle News) — According to a poll watch group, Commissioner Christian Robert Lim of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) may face impeachment due to his remarks alleging that China is planning to sabotage the 2016 elections. Said group is apprehensive on the possible negative effects said remark will have on the relationship between Philippines and China. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/lbL2wz7lYTE
AFP: “No reports regarding China’s plan to sabotage 2016 elections”
(Eagle News) — According to the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the AFP did not receive any reports regarding the alleged plans of China to sabotage the 2016 elections due to the arbitration case filed by the Philippines against China regarding the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Allegation of China’s plan to sabotage the upcoming elections was made by Commissioner Christian Lim during a budget hearing. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay […]
President Aquino: It is clear – SAF commandos took Marwan’s finger
President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday described as “baseless” and “irrelevant” the alternative narrative that Malaysian terrorist Marwan was killed by a companion, who also cut off his finger and gave it to commandos of the Special Action Force (SAF). “Pero maliwanag naman po sa presentasyon natin ngayon: SAF ang nandoon; imposibleng pagdudahan pa na SAF ang kumuha ng daliri ni Marwan. Ibig sabihin din po: Lahat ng iba pang salaysay ukol sa sinasabing […]
INC’s Sanggunian members attend preliminary probe on libel cases vs Samson, Yuson
(Eagle News) — The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has started the preliminary investigation on the libel complaint filed by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) against expelled ministers Isaias Samson Jr., and Eliodoro “Joy” Yuson Members of the INC’s Sanggunian or advisory council attended the preliminary probe on Wednesday, Sept. 16 so that their complaint affidavits against Samson and Yuson would be subscribed and sworn to before the prosecutor’s office. This was in connection to the […]
Tsunami waves spotted in Chile
(Eagle News) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center recorded big waves in the coastal areas of Chile after a magnitude 8.3 coastal earthquake hit the said country. Tsunami warnings were raised in several areas found in the Pacific Rim area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Rallyists storm MPD headquarters
(Eagle News) — The headquarters of the Manila Police District (MPD) in UN Avenue was stormed by rallyists who protested that the police were puppets of the United States government after they arrested several rallyists who conducted protests in front of the US Embassy. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DepEd orders schools to schedule make-up classes
(Eagle News) – The Department of Education (DepEd) ordered the school division superintendents in Metro Manila to conduct make-up classes to cover for the two school holidays in November 17 and 20 because of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting which will be held in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Poe-Escudero tandem for 2016 formally announced
(Eagle News) — It’s a Grace Poe-Chiz Escudero tandem for the 2016 presidential and vice-presidential race. Poe and Escudero formally announced their team-up on Thursday, Sept. 17 in a gathering held at the Kalayaan Hall of Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan. Poe made the announcement a day after she declared that she was running for president in 2016. Poe said Escudero, who had served as her father’s spokesperson during the 2004 presidential elections, was […]
