(Eagle News) — Situation in Barangay Perez, Bulacan at around 10:20 AM of Tuesday, July 17. (Photos courtesy of Elis Tejada)
Provincial News
Alleged Maute bomb expert killed in police operation in General Santos
(Eagle News) — An alleged Maute bomb expert was killed in an inter-agency operation in General Santos on Monday, July 16. Najib Calimba Pundog alias Najib Hussein, was killed after he resisted and fought authorities who were serving a warrant for his arrest for murder, serious illegal detention and kidnapping, Eastern Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Ezra Balagtey said. Balagtey said the operation, which saw PO3 Jerry Feo injured, took place at 2:15 a.m. in Barangay Fatima. A hand […]
Dinagat Island, niyanig ng magnitude 3.3 na lindol
(Eagle News) — Niyanig ng magnitude 3.3 na lindol ang munisipalidad ng Dinagat sa Dinagat Island kaninang madaling araw, Hulyo 16. Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), naitala ang epicenter ng lindol sa layong 15 kilometro silangan ng munisipalidad. May lalim ang pagyanig na walong kilometro at tectonic ang dahilan. Hindi naman inaasahan ang pinsala sa mga ari-arian sa kasunod pang mga pagyanig. https://youtu.be/hydJ4KJt2CY
Police identify alleged mastermind in killing of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Bote
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police has identified the alleged mastermind in the killing of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ferdinand Bote. In a press conference, Chief Supt. Amador Corpus, director of PNP Region 3, said it was one Christian Saquilabon, a “contractor,” who ordered Florencio Suarez and Robert Gumatay to do the hit on Bote for P25,000, based on Suarez’s and Gumatay’s statements. Suarez and Gumatay were earlier arrested in […]
Former Batangas town vice mayor hurt in shooting incident
(Eagle News)–A former vice mayor of a Batangas town was injured after an unidentified gunman shot him on Saturday, July 14. A police report said Ferdinand Malolos Ramos, who served in the town of Sto. Tomas, was on his way home when he was fired at in Barangay Poblacion 2 at 7:25 p.m. The bullet hit the left part of his face. He was rushed to Saint Cabrini Hospital for treatment. The suspect fled on […]
Ilang lugar sa Central Luzon, walang pasok ngayong araw, Hulyo 13
(Eagle News) — Nagsuspinde na ng klase sa ilang lugar sa Central Luzon ngayong araw, Hulyo 13 dahil sa masamang panahon at pag-ulang nararanasan dulot ng southwest monsoon o habagat. Narito ang listahan ng mga lugar na nagsuspinde ng klase ngayong araw: Bataan – All Levels; Public at Private, Olongapo City – All Levels, Public and Private; at Marilao Central School mula Pre-School to Grade 6. Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration, ngayong […]
PNP: Mastermind in Bote slay identified
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The mastermind in the killing of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ferdinand Bote has been identified, the police said. Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said the name was given to police by the two suspects–Florencio Suarez and Robert Gumacay—who were arrested on Wednesday, July 11. Suarez and Gumacay were nabbed after the Toyota Avanza they were on was intercepted in a checkpoint in Camarines Sur. A pistol was […]
Apat na miyembro ng NPA sa Paquibato, Davao City sumuko sa militar; IEDs, war materials isinuko rin
DAVAO CITY (Eagle News) – Boluntaryong sumuko sa 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division ng Philippine Army ang apat na miyembro ng Militia ng Bayan (MB) ng terrorist group na New People’s Army (NPA) na nag-o-operate sa hinterlands ng Paquibato District, Davao City. Base sa report, kanila ring isinuko ang 30 piraso na anti-personnel Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), apat na cal .38 revolver na may live ammunition, at 17 na assorted two-way commercial radio transceivers. […]
News in Photos: Aftermath of 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
(Eagle News) — Below are photos of the aftermath of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake that hit the province of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte on Wednesday, July 11. Photos by Jabes Juanite, Eagle News
Albayalde: Probers looking at politics behind killing of Tawi-Tawi town vice mayor
(Eagle News)–The police are looking at politics behind the killing of Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi Vice Mayor Alrashid Mohammad Alih. In a television interview, Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said Alih’s father was on his third term as mayor and he was being groomed to replace him in next year’s elections. Albayalde also noted the proximity of the polls. “Hindi natin alam ang kadahilanan kung bakit yung mga kandidato, yung mga kumakandidato, yung natalo at nanalo, during before […]
Just in: Vice-mayor of Tawi-tawi town shot dead in Zambonga City ambush
(Eagle News) — The vice-mayor of the town of Sapa-Sapa in Tawi-Tawi province was shot repeatedly by an unknown gunmen on Wednesday, at around 5 pm, and was later declared dead after being brought to the hospital. Vice-mayor Haji Al-Rashid Mohammad Ali Lipae was shot in Zamboanga City while trapped in rush hour traffic along Gov. Alvarez Avenue, just a kilometer away from downtown Zamboanga City, according to reports. Four caliber 45 bullets hit […]
UPDATED: Vehicle allegedly used by suspects in killing of Trece Martires, Cavite Vice Mayor Lubigan found
(Eagle News)–Police on Wednesday, July 11, recovered the vehicle allegedly used by suspects in the killing of Trece Martires, Cavite Vice Mayor Alexander Lubigan. A police report said the Maragondon municipal police recovered the metallic black or dark green Toyota Hilux on the Mabacao-Pantihan Bridge in Barangay Tulay B at 6:55 a.m. The suspects had reportedly planned to dispose of the vehicle, which had no plate number nor conduction sticker, off the cliff. Lubigan was […]
