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(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Sept. 16, were suspended in at least one area due to the bad weather: Bacoor, Cavite – all levels; public and private Bataan – preschool to senior high school; public and private Bocaue-all levels; public and private Iba, Zambales – elementary to senior high school Kawit, Cavite – all levels Manila – preschool to senior high school; public and private Mandaluyong- all levels; public and private (afternoon classes) Noveleta, Cavite- all […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday, Sept. 15, said high-profile inmates, and not the government, were already in control of the New Bilibid Prison. “Sila na ang nasusunod, kung sino ilalagay sa kubol, sino ita-transfer sa malalayo, sa Iwahig o Davao; kung sino iko-confine sa hospital, kung sino pa isasama i-confine bukod sa kanila. At sila pa nagdi-direct ng operation ng droga sa labas,” Lacson said in a dzbb interview. According to Lacson, the situation […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, Sept. 15, condoled with the kin of former Senator and Cebu Governor Rene Espina, who recently passed away. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo recalled it was Espina who was credited for having crafted the country’s first anti-drug law, Republic Act No. 6425, or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972. Panelo said this was the precursor of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Panelo […]
(Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon has expressed support for an amendment to Republic Act No. 10575, or the Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013, to allow the Department of Justice to have direct control and supervision over BuCor. In supporting Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra’s proposal, Drilon noted there were “a number of critical agencies over which the department has limited to zero control.” He said apart from the BuCor, these were the Public Attorneys […]
(Eagle News)–“Marilyn” has weakened into a low pressure area and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said until tonight, though, the southwest monsoon will bring occasional to frequent light to moderate with intermittent heavy rains over Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Sulu Archipelago, Palawan and Mindoro Provinces. Scattered light to moderate rains with at times heavy rainshowers due to thunderstorms will be experienced, on the other […]
(Eagle News)–A Senate panel will invite former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II to the hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Senator Richard Gordon, blue ribbon panel chair, made the revelation in a radio interview on Saturday, Sept. 14. In inviting Aguirre to the Sept. 19 hearing, Gordon noted then-Justice Secretary Alfredo Caguioa issued Department Order No. 953 which requires the approval of the Justice secretary prior to the release of convicts sentenced to […]
(Eagle News)–Over 500 convicts released under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law have so far surrendered to authorities, the Department of Justice said. According to Justice Undersecretary and spokesperson Markk Perete, the 505 are in Bureau of Corrections custody. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier ordered the convicts released under the law, which reduces the sentence of inmates for good conduct, to surrender or be treated as fugitives. This was following reports GCTA was being sold to […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Marilyn” has slightly weakened as it moved in a northeast direction on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of Tropical Depression “Marilyn” was estimated 1,215 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It is moving northeast at 10 kph. “Marilyn” remains less likely […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Kiko Pangilinan has accused the administration of “la(ying) down the red carpet” for Dito Telecoms, a Chinese telecommunications company, inside military camps, noting supposed plans to construct telecommunications towers there. “The planned installation of electronic communications inside our military camps raises fears of electronic espionage and interference given the record of some Chinese firms for engaging in this illegal activity,” Pangilinan said. According to Pangilinan, “this fear is especially acute” considering China’s National […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has slammed the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, which has asked her to explain the implementing rules and regulations of the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. In a short statement, De Lima, who, together with then-Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, crafted the IRR in 2014 when she was justice secretary, said in the first place, she does “not recognize the PACC’s jurisdiction or authority over me, a sitting Senator.” “I say to them: […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has slammed Vice President Leni Robredo for what it said was her “misplaced” remark against President Rodrigo Duterte on the arbitral ruling on the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Duterte’s statement he was setting aside the ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line that demarcates its expansive claims in the sea meant he was merely focusing first on what would benefit the people, while pushing forward […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Saturday, Sept. 14, were suspended in some areas following the 5.3-magnitude earthquake on Friday, Sept. 13. Below is a list: -Polytechnic University of the Philippines — all National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Camarines Sur branches and campuses -Arellano University-all levels; classes suspended also on Sunday, Sept. 15, and Monday, Sept. 16. – Dela Salle University, Manila–classes and work resume at 1 p.m. –Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila The earthquake struck […]
