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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte expressed optimism ISIS would never gain foothold in the country because of its brave soldiers. Duterte made the remark as he celebrated the Day of Valor with soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, where blasts carried out by terrorists killed at least 20 . “I am especially pleased with our military’s recent accomplishments against the Abu Sayyaf Group. Your efforts have brought us even closer to our ultimate objective of totally crushing the […]
(Eagle News)—Heavy rainshowers are expected over Bataan, Zambales and Bulacan in the next two hours. Apart from the three provinces, the heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Metro Manila, particularly in Muntinlupa, Taguig, Parañaque, Pasay, Makati, Marikina; Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Tanza, GMA, Carmona, Trece Martires, Kawit, Cavite City, Noveleta, Binakayan and Rosario in Cavite; Famy, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, Lumban, Cavinti, Luisiana, Magdalena, SanPedro, Biñan, Sta. Rosa […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, April 9, urged former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism to file charges against President Rodrigo Duterte following their ill-gotten wealth allegations against him. “If PCIJ and Sereno believe that the increases are ill-gotten wealth they should file the appropriate charges,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. But according to Panelo, “Sereno’s comments on the President’s wealth in relation to his (Statements of Assets, Liabilities […]
(Eagle News)—The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised an Alert Level 3 in Libya and urged Filipinos in Tripoli and nearby areas to consider being repatriated to avoid getting caught in ongoing clashes between rival factions. The Alert Level III, which means a voluntary repatriation is being implemented, covers Tripoli and areas within a 100-kilometer radius of the capital as follows: To the East Tajoura Ghot Romman Qaraboli Qasr Khiyar To the South Esbea Tarhuna […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to uphold the sovereignty of the Philippines and protect the freedoms and rights of people. Duterte issued the statement on Tuesday, April 9, as the country celebrated the Day of Valor. “As we hold this solemn observance, it is my hope that we will all be inspired to remain steadfast like our forefathers and their allies in upholding our sovereignty and in protecting the rights and freedoms that our […]
(Eagle News)—Thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Philippines today, April 9, as the easterlies affect Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Quezon, Bicol Region, Central and Eastern Visayas, and Mindanao are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Flash floods due to scattered light to moderate rains are possible. Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands will have partly cloudy skies due […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang said that the review of the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act which calls for the display of plate numbers in the front and back of motorbikes will consider both the interests of the public and the motorcycle riders. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that President Rodrigo Duterte would be meeting with Land Transportation officials and with the principal author of the law, Senator Richard Gordon, to discuss the law and its […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang said the resolution of five U.S. senators calling for the immediate release of opposition senator Leila de Lima and the dropping of charges against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa was an “unwelcome intrusion” to the legal proceedings in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that US senators Marco Rubio, Edward Markey, Richard Durbin, Marsha Blackburn, and Chris Coons should also “mind their own business” and described their attempts to interfere […]
(Eagle News)—-Lawyer Ferdinand Topacio has filed a perjury complaint against Senator Koko Pimentel. The complaint filed before the Manila Prosecutors Office stemmed from the electoral sabotage case the senator filed against now Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and others in 2011. Topacio was Arroyo’s lawyer at that time. The filing took place even if the Pasay Regional Trial Court cleared Arroyo in 2008, granting her demurrer to evidence. Pimentel is seeking reelection in the May elections […]
(Eagle News)– The Supreme Court has ordered a local court to reinstate the criminal case for reckless imprudence against an official of the Sulpicio Lines, Inc. in connection with the 2008 M/V Princess of the Stars tragedy that resulted in the death of 227 passengers. In a 20-page decision penned by Justice Jose C. Reyes, Jr., the Court’s Third Division ordered the Manila City Regional Trial Court Branch 5 to refile the case against Edgar […]
(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, April 7, said her “readiness” to take over the presidency should President Rodrigo Duterte declare a revolutionary government should not be mistaken for “eagerness.” In the first place, Robredo said it was not she who started talking about the issue, but the President himself who made the threat. Duterte said he would make the declaration if “pushed to the wall” by his critics. Duterte made the comment after […]
(Eagle News)–You are not a friend. Senator Richard Gordon had this to say to China, amid the presence of Chinese vessels near Pag-asa Island. “Sabi ng China kaibigan natin sila, pero a friend does not send hundreds of army, hundreds of navy, does not send hundreds of vessels to harrass our fishermen in our territory,” Gordon said, expressing support for the diplomatic protest filed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. Gordon as such reiterated […]
