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(Eagle News)–The University of the Philippines Board of Regents has withdrawn its recommendation to reappoint Frederick Farolan to the board. The board made the announcement in a statement on Monday, Dec. 3, following public indignation over Farolan’s Facebook post that appeared to urge the creation of a “composite strike team” against Ateneo basketball players, who are set to face UP’s team for the UAAP championship on Wednesday, Dec. 5. “We apologize to the officials, staff […]
(Eagle News)—-The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on Monday, Dec. 3, announced a jeepney fare rollback following the successive decreases in the prices of petroleum products. LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III said it was Transportation Secretary Art Tugade who issued the directive. Delgra did not say, however, how much the rollback would be. He said this would be announced in a resolution to be issued today. Earlier, a consumer group asked the LTFRB to […]
Ressa posts P60,000 bail in tax evasion case (Eagle News)–A Pasig court has ordered the arrest of Rappler’s Maria Ressa for tax evasion. Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 265 Judge Danilo Buemio issued the arrest order on Nov. 28, after Ressa was charged for violation of Section 255 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. The judge set the bail for Ressa’s temporary liberty at P60,000, which she has already posted. Last week, the […]
(Eagle News) — Sa ikawalong sunod-sunod na linggo ay may rollback sa presyo ng mga produktong petrolyo. Pinangunahan ng Phoenix Petroleum noong Sabado ang tapyas sa presyo ng langis sa kanilang p2.00 rollback sa presyo ng kada litro ng gasolina at diesel. Ang Petro Gazz ay may kaparehong rollback ng sa Phoenix Petroleum ngunit epektibo pa bukas, Martes alas-sais ng umaga. Mas malaki naman nang kaunti ang rollback ng Seaoil na may tapyas na P2.00 […]
(Eagle News)–At least two senators have called for the resignation of University of the Philippines Board of Regents member Frederick Farolan following his Facebook post in which he joked about creating a “composite strike team” against Ateneo players. In a statement, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said Farolan’s views expressed on social media, after all, “are totally unacceptable and a disgrace to the University of the Philippines.” Senator Nancy Binay agreed. “Kahit sa sports, dangal at husay […]
(Eagle News) — Nakararanas ng monsoon break ang bansa dahil sa easterlies o mainit sa hangin mula sa silangang bahagi ng bansa. Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), maliban sa maalinsangang panahon, posibleng makaranas ng isolated rainshowers ang Metro Manila at nalalabing bahagi ng bansa dulot ng localized thunderstorms. Wala pa ring bagyo na inaasahang papasok o mabubuo sa loob ng bansa sa susunod na dalawa hanggang tatlong araw. Ayon sa […]
(Eagle News)–Former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo on Monday, Dec. 3, denied the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army was recruiting minors. In a television interview, Ocampo said the minors who were with them when the military intercepted them last week were being rescued following the shutdown of a lumad school in the area. According to Ocampo, these lumad schools were being targeted by the military as they are believed to be run by […]
(Eagle News) — Rappler CEO an executive editor Maria Ressa confirmed that there was an arrest warrant for her issued for the tax evasion cases she is facing. On Sunday night, Dec. 2, Ressa upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, said that she was “ready to post bail” and that she came back home to the country, “ready to face all these (cases).” “We have multiple cases and we will continue to […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, Dec. 2, reiterated that shifting to a federal set-up of government remains a “priority of the Duterte administration.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the “disposition of the Senate with respect to this proposal should be understood along with its current and tight situation of addressing the 2019 budget with not too ample time to spare.” “We thus expect the Senate to support the President’s desire for a federal […]
(Eagle News)—-The Palace on Saturday, Dec. 1, expressed its condolences to the United States of America for the passing of former US President George H.W. Bush. “The Palace is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former President George Herbert Walker Bush of the United States of America,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo noted that Bush “stood for freedom,” noting his role in the end of the Cold War. […]
(Eagle News)–A court has ordered the release of former Bayan Muna Rep.Satur Ocampo and several others who were arrested recently. Executive Judge Arlene Palabrica of the 11th judicial region said Ocampo, Rep. France Castro, Meggie Nolasco, Edgar Ugal, Eller Ordeza, Jurie Jaime, Ryan Magpayo, Jesus Modamo, Maria Concepcion Ibarra, Maryro Poquita, Jenveive Paraba, Maricel Angdagkit, Marcial Rendon, Mariane Aga, Ariel Ansan, Merhaya Talledo, Wingwing Daunsay and Nerfa Awing should be released after posting an P80,000 […]
(Eagle News)—-No Filipinos were hurt after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Anchorage, Alaska on Friday. The Department of Foreign Affairs said, however, that it continues to monitor the situation. It said 25,000 Filipinos reside in Alaska. The DFA also urged Filipinos to prepare for possible aftershocks, and to avoid traveling to ensure their safety. The 7.0-magnitude quake struck at 8:29 am (1729 GMT), in the middle of the school run and as workers were heading out […]
