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(Eagle News) — Ifugao Rep. Teodoro Baguilat Jr. has asked the Sandiganbayan to dismiss the graft case filed against him. The case stems from his purchase of an allegedly overpriced second-hand vehicle—worth P900,000—when he was governor. In seeking the dismissal of the case, Baguilat, in a seven-page motion filed before the fifth division, said there was an “inordinate delay” on the part of the Ombudsman in filing such, “thereby violating (his) Constitutional right.” Baguilat noted […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — The pregnant woman who accused four Bulacan policemen of raping her during an anti-drug operation in Meycauayan has backed out of filing charges against them. “Ayoko na pong lumaban..Anoman ang mangyari sa amin, Ma’am, Sir, ipagpapasadiyos ko nalang,” she said in a text message to the police. The police read out the message in a press conference on Friday. According to Philippine National Police Chief […]
RADJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao (Eagle News) – Pormal nang itinurn-over ng munisipyo ng Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao ang 25 loose fire arms sa militar. Ito ay dahil na rin sa patuloy na kampanya ng pamahalaan nG ‘Balik Baril Program.’ Ang iba’t ibang kalibre ng mga baril ay kinabibilngan ng isang caliber 30 machine gun, isang 60 mm. mortar, isang 5.56 m2g ultimax rifle, isang m16 rifle, dalawang m14 rifles, tatlong Garand rifles, dalawang carbine rifles, pitong Barrett […]
CALBAYOG CITY, Samar (Eagle News) – Isang buntis ang naaresto sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ng mga otoridad sa Calbayog City kamakailan. Kinilala ang suspek na si Jenny Cadion, alyas Jing-jing, 31. Nang matanggap ni Cadion ang P3,000 na marked money mula sa poseur-buyer ay hinuli na ito ng pinagsanib na pwersa ng Calbayog City Police Station at ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency sa Purok 1, Brgy. Capoocan. Narekober mula sa suspek ang apat na pirasong […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities tasked to rehabilitate Boracay will recommend a “total closure” of the island to allow for its cleanup. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año and Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo made the announcement in a joint press conference on Thursday, weeks after an angry President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at local authorities for allegedly allowing the island to turn into a “cesspool.” According to Cimatu, the recommendation for a total closure–which will be […]
CEBU CITY, Cebu (Eagle News) – Dumarami ang mga turista na mula sa bansang South Korea ang tumutungo sa Cebu upang magrelax at magbakasyon. Ayon sa Department of Tourism (DOT), posibleng taguriang “Seoul of the Philippines” ang Cebu dahil sa umabot na sa halos isang milyong South Korea nationals ang naitala na bumisita nitong 2017. Kabilang ang peace and order, connectivity at hospitality ng mga Pilipino sa mga dahilan ng paglago ng turismo. Kadalasang pinupuntahan […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nagpaalala si Interior Secretary Eduardo Año sa mga bagong na-promote na opisyal ng ahensya na maging mapagmatyag sa pagsusuri sa mga paglabag sa environmental laws at sa iba pang batas sa kanilang nasasakupan para maiwasan ang krisis na gaya ng kinakaharap ng Boracay. Ayon kay Año, ang kasalukuyang problema ng Boracay ay isa lamang sintomas pero ang totoo aniyang sakit ay ang implementasyon ng batas. Ang mga opisyal aniya ay […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday led the destruction of over 10 illegally imported cars in Cagayan province. The 14 luxury vehicles, which were valued at more than P27 million, were rolled over by heavy equipment as President Duterte watched. In his speech, Duterte said the destruction of the vehicles, which included BMWs, Mercedes Benzes, among others, signifies a “strong resolve to restore good governance, preserve our nation’s dignity, and safeguard our people’s […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the province of Samar could be an alternative destination while Boracay undergoes a rehabilitation. “DOT will be more aggressive in promoting Samar and ensure that natural resources are well-taken care of,” DOT Undersecretary Katherine de Castro said. The Samar government was pleased with the announcement. “We are ready to welcome tourists after years of empowering, engaging and equipping our communities with skills needed to fortify the province’s […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has arrested a man it said was posing as the brother of President Rodrigo Duterte and another pretending to be Special Assistant to the President Bong Go for extortion activities. Arrested were Jose Matias, 57; and Henry Halaghay, 63. According to CIDG director Roel Obusan, Matias, who was nabbed in San Pablo, Laguna, would identify himself as Duterte’s maternal […]
(Eagle News) — The National Bureau of Investigation has arrested a woman believed to be part of a group whose members pose as agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for extortion activities. NBI Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin said Jai Sunshine Chua was arrested in an operation in Cainta, Rizal, on March 9. Posing as PDEA agents, Chua and her alleged nine cohorts identified as JR Ordonez, Anthony Ordonez, Michael Corpuz, Junjun Patawi, Ryan Bonn Singson […]
(Eagle News) — Hindi na nagawa pang maihatid ng isang bus drayber ang kaniyang mga pasahero matapos itong masawi nang madamay sa karambola sa Maharlika Highway Diversion Road sa Atimonan, Quezon nitong Martes. Ayon sa ulat, si Juan Manuel Vinas Bron III, 28, at drayber ng Philtranco bus, ang isa sa dalawang katao na nasawi sa insidente dakong alas 9 ng gabi. Patay din ang pasaherong si Lorenzano Salundagit Lesano, 52. Labinlima naman ang nasugatan. […]
