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(Eagle News) — The Department of National Defense will defer to the decision of the Supreme Court on the petition filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes against Proclamation No. 572. ” The DND respects the judicial process,” the DND said in a statement issued a day after Trillanes filed a petition or certiorari, prohibition and injunction with a prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order on the proclamation that declared his amnesty void ab initio. In […]
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, Sept. 7, said the Department of Justice would seek an alias warrant and a hold departure order against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV from another court. Guevarra said the motion would be filed today before Branch 150 of the Makati Regional Trial Court, where Trillanes, who played a prominent role in the Oakwood Mutiny and the Peninsula Manila Siege in 2003 and 2007, respectively, was charged with […]
(Eagle News) –The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said it was monitoring two low pressure areas inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to PAGASA, the first was off Basco, Batanes and the other off Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. As such, PAGASA said light to moderate rains were expected over Bulacan, Rizal, Batangas and Laguna within the next two hours Light to moderate with occasionally heavy rains may also persist within two hours in […]
(Eagle News) — At least two senators hailed the Senate’s approval of the P1.16-billion supplemental budget for dengue patients, including Dengvaxia recipients. According to Senator Richard Gordon, the passage of House Bill No. 7449 (Committee Report No. 395) will “help in ease the burden” not only of those who were administered the controversial vaccine, but also those of their parents. “Maraming mga magulang ang lumapit sa akin at nagdulog ng hinaing nila. Natatakot na nga […]
(Eagle News) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that he is receiving “expressions” of support from some “active officers” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and that he still has communication with them. Trillanes also warned of a possible uprising of the people, citing what happened in EDSA 1 and EDSA 2, if the alleged “harassment” against him continues. “These things are out of my hands.. Desisyon ng taong bayan kung hanggang kailan […]
(Eagle News) — A Filipina domestic helper who was allegedly beaten up by members of her employer’s family is being held by Kuwaiti authorities after she allegedly stabbed her employer. The Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, Sept. 7, that Ulambai Singgayan from Maguindanao, who is facing felony charges, is under hospital arrest for reportedly attacking her employer who had threatened to move her to another house where she would allegedly be killed, and to have […]
(Eagle News) — Over 3,000 passed the 2018 Electrical Engineer licensure exam, the Professional Regulation Commission announced. The PRC said 3,135 of the 4697 who took the exam held in September successfully hurdled the test held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga. Nino Boy Armario Dacer of Bicol University-Legazpi topped the test, with a rating of 93.05 percent. Eljohn Jaen Capili of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Intramuros and Leo Marcelo […]
(Eagle News) — In this picture released by the Palace, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen presiding over a meeting of his Cabinet in Jordan, where he is on official visit. The President is slated to return to the Philippines on Saturday, Sept. 8, a day earlier than scheduled.
(Eagle News) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he is prepared for whatever will happen to him, describing himself as a “fatalist” but stressed that he also relies on the word of Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III that no arrest will happen while he is inside the Senate premises. “Tito Sotto is the most senior senator dito sa Senado in terms of service, 1992 pa senador na ‘yan. So, he values the institution, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Sept. 6, said he was willing to send “battalions” to Jordan to help the kingdom ward off ISIS fighters who have been trying to enter the country. “If there is anything that we can do, if you are short of your army, let me know. You need one battalion? Two, three, four, five? I’ll send them to you,” the President said in a speech before businessmen. Jordan […]
(Eagle News)–Classes in some areas in the country were suspended on Friday, Sept. 7, due to bad weather. Below is a list: Lian, Batangas — all levels; public and private schools Lipa, Batangas — pre-school to high school; public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the rains in Oriental Mindoro were caused by a low pressure area over Calapan.
(Eagle News) — The Philippines inked over $60 million worth of business deals with Jordanian companies during President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit. According to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, the $60.675 million the two memoranda of understanding and seven letters of intent are worth are expected to generate over 400 jobs. The letters of intent were submitted by the following: Nafith International, which plans to explore opportunities on logistics planning and operations and locate its regional office in […]
