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(Eagle News)–The owner of the Chinese vessel that hit a Filipino fishing boat in Recto Bank in June has apologized. The apology was contained in a letter translated by the Philippine Embassy in China, a portion of which was included in an Aug. 28 memorandum to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin. “The shipowner of the Chinese fishing boat involved, through our association, would like to express his sincere apology to the Filipino fishermen,” the English […]
(Eagle News)–The National Bureau of Investigation has filed raps against 21 Philippine Health Insurance Corporation officials and employees over the accreditation of Wellmed despite allegations it was involved in a massive dialysis scam. NBI Director Dante A. Gierran said charged for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, the National Health Insurance Act of 2013 and the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees were the following: 1. Dr. RIZZA […]
(Eagle News)–“People know who are and are not the real victims of political persecution.” This was the brief response of Senator Leila de Lima to Senator Bong Revilla’s statement allowing her to take part in Senate proceedings would only reflect double standards and would be a form of special treatment. In a statement, Revilla said when he was incarcerated due to “politically motivated charges,” it was “the official position of the Senate leadership at that […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Wednesday, Aug. 28. This was after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic at 7:56 a.m. Philippine time. The United States Geological Survey pegged the magnitude of the quake at 6.8, and said the earthquake struck 130 kilometers south of Bristol Island. Depth of focus of the quake was 116 kilometers, […]
(Eagle News)–In this picture released by Senator Bong Go, he and President Rodrigo Duterte share a burger meal while reading newspapers. It was unclear where and when this took place. “Time out muna! Gutom kami ni tatay Digong. Burger muna. – Kuya Bong Go,” the caption of the picture read.
(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 has been lifted in all areas as “Jenny,” now a tropical depression, crosses the mountains of N. Luzon and leaves the landmass. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Jenny” emerged over the Lingayen Gulf around 3 a.m. today. “Jenny” is highly likely to reintensify into a tropical storm, PAGASA said. Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, Aug. 28, with “Jenny’s” landfall imminent. Below is a list: Calumpit, Bulacan —all levels Hagonoy, Bulacan–all levels Ilocos Norte —all levels Isabela —all levels Itogon, Benguet —all levels Pangasinan —all levels Masinloc, Zambales —all levels Palauig, Zambales–all levels Quirino–all levels Subic, Zambales-all levels Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija–all levels Tabuk, Kalinga – kindergarten, elementary, and high school Tarlac City —all levels
(Eagle News)–More areas are now under Signal No. 2 as Tropical Storm “Jenny” maintains its strength and threatens the Aurora province. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan are under Signal No. 2 with “Jenny” estimated 210 km east northeast of Infanta, Quezon or 210 km east of Baler, Aurora. Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Alaminos City, Sual, Labrador, Mabini, Dasol, Burgos, Agno, Infanta, Bugallon, Aguilar, San Carlos, Lingayen, Binmaley, Calasiao Dagupan, San Carlos, Urbiztondo, Mangaldan, San Mapandan, San Jacinto and San Fabian; in Apayao, particularly Conner and Kabugan; Kalinga; Mt. Province; Ifugao in Tinoc, Banaue, Hungduan, […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Justice has suspended the processing of the Good Conduct Time Allowances of inmates. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said he gave the verbal order to the Bureau of Corrections “as a precautionary measure and in the interest of prudence.” Guevarra said he would also ask the BuCor for a list of inmates already released and “determine what needs to be done.” “Should there be any sign of fraud or irregularity, I will […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Jenny” has maintained its strength as it moved closer toward Central Luzon on Tuesday afternoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, while Signal No. 1 was in place in Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, the northern portion of […]
(Eagle News)–Leftists and several Overseas Filipino Workers have asked the Supreme Court to stop the government from requiring OFWs to contribute to the Social Security System. In their 35-page petition for certiorari and prohibition, Migrante International; former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares; Bayan Muna Reps. Carlos Zarate, Ferdinand Gaite and Eufemia Cullamat; Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro; Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas; Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago; and OFWs Feliza Benitez, Jennifer Borbe, […]
