Several professors and students of the University of the Philippines – Diliman condemn the killing of Jeffrey Laude, asking President Aquino to junk all military agreements with the United States.
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Olongapo CIty prosecutor conducts preliminary investigation regarding Laude killing
The City Prosecutor of Olongapo City has compelled the US marine suspected of killing Jeffrey Laude to attend the preliminary investigation regarding his case.
PNP Chief Purisima visits new firing range in Albay
Embattled Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima visited the new firing range for police in Albay, making a speech encouraging his fellow policemen to focus on their job and to be not affected of the accusations being hurled against him.
NAIA prepares special isolation room for passengers from countries with Ebola cases while Senate discusses government preparedness regarding the disease
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) prepares a special isolation room for passengers coming from countries with Ebola cases. Meanwhile, the Senate will conduct discussions aiming to find out the level of preparedness of the government and the Philippine medical community if the Ebola virus manages to enter the country.
Abu sayyaf willing to extend deadline on German hostages
The Abu Sayyaf Group is reportedly willing to extend the deadline of the execution of one of its German captives in Sulu but said extension is only for two more hours. The group is demanding a 250 million pesos ransom and for Germany
Philippine government to raise alert level 3 in west Africa
The Philippine government is studying the possibility of raising alert level 3 in west Africa due to the continuing threat of the Ebola virus. Said alert level will result into the voluntary repatriation of Philippine citizens in the affected countries.
Free ride stubs for PBA opening at Philippine Arena available until today
Stubs for free ride are available until today for the opening of the 40th season of the Philippine Basketball Association which will be held at the Philippine Arena this Sunday. Said stub could be a availed at the terminal of Jam Liner. Follow @EagleNewsPH
NAIA, fourth in ‘World’s Worst Airport”
After many improvements implemented, NAIA finally moved to the fourth place of the “world’s worst aiports” after three years of being in the first place.
LPA causes rain in Metro Manila
A low pressure area found in Samar will not become a storm but will still bring rains to Metro Manila. PAGASA declared the official start of the “amihan” season.
President Aquino exhorts PCG to stay alert amid “New Challenges”
President Aquino underlined the the vital role of the Philippine Coast Guard, saying that it is among the frontline agencies protecting and defending the country’s waters.
Revilla admits closing bank accounts amid pork scam
Detained Senator Bong Revilla Jr. admitted today that he had closed several bank accounts at the height of the pork barrel fund scam controversy but maintained that all the money from his bank accounts were legally acquired.
Senator Bong Revilla attends Sandiganbayan hearing
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., attended the Sandiganbayan hearing regarding his bail as well as to hear the report of the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
