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(Eagle News) – Polls closed as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Monday, January 21, on the historic Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) plebiscite in three main areas — the present geographical area of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Isabela City in the province of Basilan, and Cotabato City. The results of the historic plebiscite will be known within four days, according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The historic BOL plebiscite also saw […]
(Eagle News) Police, instead of teachers manned several polling precincts, in Cotabato City due to the late arrival and in some instances non-arrival of teachers in the area. According to Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Commission on Elections director Ray Sumalipao, some 24 clustered precincts were affected. At least 72 teachers were replaced by police personnel. Election paraphernalia also arrived late. Voting for the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite thus started late, at […]
(Eagle News)–“Amang” maintained its strength on Monday, Jan. 21, as it hovered over the eastern seaboard of Eastern Samar. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., “Amang” was located 40 kilometers north northeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar or 45 kilometers east southeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per hour, […]
(Eagle News)–The House of Representatives justice panel approved on Monday, Jan. 21, approved a bill seeking to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 years old to nine years old. The approval came despite opposition from Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas. In a previous statement, House Speaker Gloria Arroyo said she would move for the approval of the bill in support of President Rodrigo Duterte’s request. The approval came after children aged 4 to 15 […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Monday, Jan. 21, due to the bad weather brought by “Amang.” Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: DG 6177: Manila-Masbate DG 6178: Masbate-Manila
(Eagle News)—-President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Jan. 20, visited the wake of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. in Taguig. In a statement, the Palace said the President arrived at The Heritage Park at 10:50 p.m. He was accompanied by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo, and former Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go. “The President then expressed his sincerest condolences to Sy’s family,” the […]
(Eagle News) — Nagbago ang direksyon ng bagyong Amang at ngayon ay patungo na sa Leyte-Samar area. Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA), huling namataan ang bagyo sa bisinidad ng Giwan, Eastern Samar. Nakataas ang Storm Signal Number 1 sa Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Eastern Bohol, Northern Cebu, Surigao Del Norte at Dinagat Islands. Taglay ng bagyo ang lakas ng hanging aabot sa 45 kilometers per hour at pagbugsong […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Jan. 20, hailed Senator Manny Pacquiao, who retained the WBA welterweight title after beating Adrien Broner in a much-anticipated boxing match in Las Vegas. “The Palace is one with the entire Filipino people in celebrating (Pacquiao’s) successful WBA welterweight title defense over American (Broner) ,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, while Pacquiao was 11 years older than his opponent, “the 40-year-old ‘Pambansang Kamao’ displayed his vintage form […]
(Eagle News)–Manny Pacquiao retained the WBA welterweight title on Sunday, after beating Adrien Broner in the much-anticipated fight in Las Vegas. The forty-year-old Pacquiao, who was aggressive from the start, was declared the winner by unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111. In an interview, Pacquiao said his journey as a boxer continued, and said he would fight Floyd Mayweather should he agree to do so. Mayweather, however, who watched the match, did not comment. Interviewed […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Amang” has slightly accelerated as it moved closer to the Caraga region. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of “Amang” was located 165 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur or 280 kilometers east southeast of Surigao City in Surigao. “Amang” is packing maximum sustained words of 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 60 kilometers per […]
(Eagle News)—-House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will move for the passage of a bill that will lower the age of criminal liability. Arroyo’s statement said House Justice Committee chair Salvador Leachon will hold a committee hearing on pending bills that seek the same on January 21 at 10 a.m. These include House Bill No. 505 filed by Tarlac Representative Victor Yap, which aims to lower the age of criminal liability to nine years old, and House Bill No. […]
Signal No. 1 hoisted over several areas (Eagle News)—-Tropical Depression “Amang” maintained its strength as it slightly accelerated on Sunday, Jan. 20. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Amang” as of 4 a.m. was located 486 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The weather bureau said it was packing maximum sustained winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 60 […]
