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US says NAIA security measures are substandard; US envoy expresses confidence DoTR can make improvements

(Eagle News)–United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim expressed confidence Philippine transportation authorities could improve the security measures in place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Kim issued the statement after the US Department of Homeland Security said the measures did not  meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and required all airlines to advise their passengers travelling from the US to Manila about the same. The DHS also required for its advisory to be posted […]

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More areas placed under Signal No. 1 as “Usman” moves closer to E. Visayas

(Eagle News)—More areas are now under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression “Usman” moved closer toward Eastern Visayas, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its latest bulletin, PAGASA said  a Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over Romblon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon and Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Iloilo and Northern Negros […]

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Naitalang firecracker-related injuries, umakyat na sa 24

(Eagle News) — Tumaas pa ang bilang ng mga nabiktima ng paputok habang papalapit ang pagsalubong sa bagong taon. Sa huling datos ng Department of Health (DOH), dalawampu’t-apat (24) na ang naputukan mula Disyembre 21 hanggang nitong Miyerkules, Disyembre 27. Sa nasabing bilang, 11 ang nadagdag kung saan apat na katao ang mula sa National Capital Region, tatlo sa Region 6, habang tig-isa sa Calabarzon at Regions 5, 7 at 9. Nangunguna pa rin ang […]

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Duterte visits Batocabe’s wake; reward money for info leading to the arrest of those behind his killing reaches P50 million

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Dec. 27, visited the wake of Rep. Rodel Batocabe, whom authorities said may have been killed due to politics. During his visit to the wake in Albay, the President also announced he had increased the bounty for any information about the gunmen to P50 million. Earlier, lawmakers raised a P30-million reward money. The President refused to provide details about the case, but hinted at the killing being politically motivated. “But […]

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Several areas under Signal No. 1 as “Usman” maintains its strength

(Eagle News)—Signal No. 1 has been hoisted over several areas, as “Usman” maintained its strength and continued to move west-northwestward on Thursday, Dec. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, those under Signal No. 1 are Sorsogon, Masbate including Ticao Island, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Northern Cebu including Camotes Islands, and Dinagat Island. Moderate to heavy rains may affect Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte and […]

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Duterte wants Daraga, Albay under Comelec control

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Dec. 26, urged the Commission on Elections to place Daraga, Albay under control. The President made the recommendation following the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe, who had filed his candidacy for mayor of the town for the 2019 elections, as he visited the lawmaker’s wake. “But if you are the one na gumagawa ng kalokohan, pinapatay ‘yung mga kalaban, p***** *na mo pupuntahan kita dito. I will personally confront […]

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PNP to file raps vs Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin Sr., Iloilo Rep. Richard Garin for allegedly mauling policeman

(Eagle News) — The chief of the Philippine National Police in Region 6 will sue Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin Sr. and Iloilo 1st District Rep. Richard Garin for allegedly mauling one of his policemen over the weekend. In a statement, Chief Supt. John Bulalacao said apart from filing the charges for physical injuries, alarm and scandal, direct assault against an agent of person in authority and grave coercion against the mayor, and the charges for grave […]

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PAGASA: “Usman” to intensify into tropical storm prior to landfall over E. Samar on Friday, Dec. 28

(Eagle News) — Tropical Depression “Usman” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm before it makes landfall over Eastern Samar on Friday, Dec. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., the eye of “Usman” is located 690 kilometers east northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 65 kilometers per hour. “Usman” […]

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Drilon: No need to convene bicameral conference committee for Road Board abolition

(Eagle News)–For Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, there is no need to convene a bicameral conference committee on Road Board abolition. In the first place, Drilon said in a statement, the Senate “has already taken the position that the bill to abolish the Road Board is already approved by virtue of its adoption of House Bill 7436 on September 12.” “When we adopted the House bill on September 12, there are no more disagreeing provisions..The Senate’s […]

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DOT to the public: Maintain cleanliness of tourist spots

(Eagle News) — The Department of Tourism on Wednesday, Dec. 26, urged the public to maintain the cleanliness of tourist spots. The DOT issued the statement after trucks of garbage were collected from Rizal Park, a popular tourist area for Filipinos and foreigners during the holidays. “The (DOT) is pleased to note that many Filipinos continue to visit Rizal Park and its free facilities. However, we appeal to the public to maintain its cleanliness during […]

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Sotto lauds his colleagues for Senate’s “prolific year”

(Eagle News)—Senate President Tito Sotto said the Senate has had a “prolific year,” crediting the senators for the body’s  “highly efficient performance.” In a statement, Sotto said  that as of Dec. 13, 2018, 95 bills were passed into law since the start of 2018. He said these include the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), the Philippine Identification System Act, the Filipino Sign Language Act, the National Payment Systems Act, the Personal Property Security Act, and the ‘Kalusugan […]

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In photos: Albayalde visits Batocabe’s wake in Albay

  (Eagle News)—In these pictures released by the Office of the Chief of the Philippine National Police, PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde is seen visiting the wake of Rep. Rodel Batocabe in Albay. Batocabe was shot as he was about to board his vehicle from a gift-giving activity in Daraga on Saturday, Dec. 22. His bodyguard was also killed. The National Bureau of Investigation has said the killing was “likely politically motivated.”  

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