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(Eagle News)–For the Palace, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s “greater service to the nation” is his “mandatory exit from the Senate.” “While many will wish Mr. Trillanes good riddance as he is about to leave the hallowed halls of the Senate at the end of June of this year, we will instead wish him luck as he faces another prospect of being placed behind bars again as the self-confessed black propagandist turns against his master, even […]
(Eagle News)–Peter Joemel Advincula has posted bail for the other six counts of estafa he faces, the Philippine National Police said. According to PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde, this means Advincula, who was admitted anew to the Philippine General Hospital after he complained of dizziness on Friday afternoon, can leave the medical institution to avail of his temporary liberty as soon as the doctor clears him. Earlier, Albayalde said Advincula posted an P18,000 bail for a […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has sacked Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System administrator Reynaldo Velasco. In a speech on Friday, May 24, Duterte said Velasco will be replaced by retired general Ricardo Morales. Velasco’s dismissal came almost two months after a water shortage gripped Manila Water customers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Duterte had threatened to dismiss MWSS officials and end water concessionaires’ contracts if the water shortage was not resolved.
(Eagle News)–The South China Sea dispute is on the agenda when President Rodrigo Duterte meets Japan Prime Minister Abe Shinzo next week. This is according to Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Meynardo Montealegre, who held a press conference on Friday, May 24. He said the two leaders will meet on the sidelines of the the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia on May 31 in Tokyo. According to Montealegre, the President is also expected […]
(Eagle News)–Thirty-eight percent of Filipinos believe their lives improved in the last 12 months, a Social Weather Stations survey found. According to the survey conducted from March 28 to 31, this translates to a net gainers score of +17, classified by SWS as very high. “The net gainers score continues to improve for two quarters in a row after dropping to -2 (fair) in September 2018. It went up to +12 (very high) in December 2018 and […]
(Eagle News)–“You be the judge.” Senator-elect Ronald dela Rosa had this to say when asked about his opinion on the recent allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula against the Liberal Party, Senator Antonio Trillanes and other opposition figures. In an interview over CNN Philippines, Dela Rosa said he would “defer” to the proper authorities for his assessment. Dela Rosa, however, emphasized what he said was the “spontaneity” of Advincula during his press conference on Thursday, […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government has vowed to file charges against the 26 alleged narco-politicians who won in the May 13 polls. “Kahit na pinalad silang manalo, tuloy pa rin ang administrative cases laban sa kanila. Hindi pa rin sila makakalusot kung sila ay mapapatunayang sangkot talaga sa iligal na droga,” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said. According to the DILG, the 26 were part of the 37 alleged narco-politicians who ran […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 23, slammed Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after he was tagged behind the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos that alleged Duterte, his family and some allies were engaged in the illegal drug trade. “Binaboy mo ang Senado. And you use that power to run after people,” Duterte said in a speech in Davao. Duterte also accused Trillanes of using “dummies” to hide his so-called wealth. “Hindi alam ng mga sundalo […]
(Eagle News)–The man who claimed to be “Bikoy” in the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos against President Rodrigo Duterte and his family has been admitted to the hospital. Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said Peter Joemel Advincula was rushed to the PNP General Hospital on Friday, May 24, after his blood pressure shot up to 130 over 90. ” I think actually naka-hospital sya based from the feedback that I got,”, Albayalde said. Advincula, who […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has asked the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct an autopsy on the remains of the Overseas Filipino Worker who died in Kuwait. In a statement, the DFA also urged the NBI to conduct toxicology tests on Ma. Constancia Lago Dayag to determine her cause of death. Reports said there were signs Dayag had been physically and sexually abused. So far, the DFA said the death certificate released by […]
(Eagle News)–Outgoing Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano on Friday, May 24, said he and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV were ready to face any Senate probe following the allegations against them by Peter Joemel Advincula. Alejano made the remark in an interview over ANC. “We will face the situation,” he said. Earlier, Senator Panfilo Lacson said he would initiate an inquiry into Advincula’s allegations provided the latter provide “solid, substantial” proof of the same. In a press […]
YouTube, Facebook also sued (Eagle News)–A businessman accused of being linked to the illegal drug trade has sued Peter Joemel Advincula, and two social media giants for P1.1 billion in damages. Elizaldy Co, owner of Misibis Bay Resort, filed the charges against Advincula, who claimed to be “Bikoy” in the “Ang Totoong Narco-list” videos who alleged Co’s resort was the headquarters of an illegal drug ring, and against Facebook and YouTube for their alleged failure […]
