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Expelled Manalo brother denies hostage claim; QC police says no hostage-taking took place

(Eagle News) — Angel Manalo, the brother of Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, told the police and members of the press on Friday, July 24, that they have not been hostaged at all in their Tandang Sora residence. “Hindi ko po sinabi yun,” he told members of the press who interviewed him early Friday when asked about the alleged hostage-taking incident. He said that only a kid inside their house, played a […]

“Goring” leaves Philippine area of responsibility

QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA), tropical storm “Goring” will leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) within a period of 24 hours but has managed to maintain its strength. The PAGASA is also monitoring another low pressure area near Cagayan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TeNWyJ9OlNM

Red Cross opens new blood center

MANDALUYONG, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) – The Philippine Red Cross opened a new blood center in EDSA Boni Avenue. The inauguration was led by PRC Chairman Richard Gordon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

LP remains solid

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Liberal Party (LP) Secretary-General and Samar representative, Congressman Mel Senen Sarmiento said that the Liberal Party (LP) remains solid and that there are no steps to remove Speaker Sonny Belmonte from office. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/uAe9ze8IYZE

MPD to deploy 800 police for SONA

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — The Manila Police District (MPD) will deploy 800 of its personnel in various strategic areas around Manila to maintain security in the city. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/26l6OQBuAR8

ICMYI: INC denies allegations of anomaly

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) – The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) denied the allegations made by Angel Manalo through its spokesperson Bro. Edwil Zabala, regarding the hostage-taking and threats to their lives as well as the accusations made by Angel Manalo regarding the anomaly surrounding the church’s finances. Bro. Zabala noted the discrepancies in the statements made by Angel Manalo as proof that there is actually no hostage-taking incident as alleged by Angel […]

ICYMI: QCPD rules “no hostage-taking”

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Due to allegations of hostage-taking, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief Joel Pagdilao and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista headed for the Manalo residence in Tandang Sora, Quezon City to find out if said allegations were true. They later ruled out that there is no hostage taking based on their assessments. Angel Manalo himself also denied that there is a hostage-taking. (Eagle News Service)

Senate to discuss timeline of passing proposals

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — The Senate leadership will conduct an all-senator caucus to discuss the possible timeline for the passing of the proposed bills, in particular, the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., also stated that the Local Government Committee is ready to submit its BBL report. Many senators already stated that the Malacañang version of the BBL should be revised to make sure that it is constitutional. (Eagle […]

China and ASEAN to meet regarding West Philippine Sea

BEIJING, China, July 24 (Eagle News) — According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will meet for the creation of the Declaration of Conduct of Parties regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Cayetano asks for re-opening of Mamasapano incident investigation

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is asking for the Senate Committee on Public Order to re-open the investigation of the bloody Mamasapano incident, which will have paramount importance regarding the Senate’s deliberation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines rejects China’s proposal for bilateral talks

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Palace rejected China’s renewed proposal to withdraw the case from the international tribunal and engage in bilateral talks regarding the maritime dispute in West Philippine Sea. Coloma added that the Philippines stands firm in continuing the process of arbitration to resolve the issue peacefully. China continues to refuse participation in the arbitration proceedings. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho […]

Netizens criticize SONA red carpet attire

METRO Manila, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Various netizens expressed their criticisms regarding the attire of those who are attending the State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying that it is an insult to the poor Filipino people to flaunt such attire and jewels. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)