A notorious career thief who was once France’s most-wanted man pulled off a daring jailbreak on Sunday, fleeing a prison near Paris by helicopter in a commando-style operation. Redoine Faid, 46, who previously said his life of crime was inspired by films such as “Scarface”, broke out of the prison with the help of three armed accomplices, according to sources close to the case. It is the second time Faid has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak — in […]
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England’s oldest rugby international Walker dies
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)- Harry Walker England’s oldest ex-international rugby union player has died aged 103 his former club Coventry announced. Walker, a prop, made nine Test appearances for England — making his debut at the advanced age of 32 in 1947 and had to buy his own pair of white shorts to play for his country as Coventry wore an all blue strip. “When we started singing ‘God Save The King’, it got to me […]
Pimentel: Under Constitution, Calida not required to divest from family’s security agency
(Eagle News) — For Senator Koko Pimentel, Solicitor General Calida does not have to divest from his family’s security agency. Pimentel, a bar topnotcher, said this was because according to the Constitution, he said, only Cabinet members were required to divest. “Ang requirement naman since government employee ka huwag ka naman actively magpatakbo ng company e hindi naman daw siya ang nagpapatakbo,” he said. Calida has denied allegations of conflict of interest stemming from Vigilant […]
JUST IN: Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid manager
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Zinedine Zidane has resigned as manager of Real Madrid. Zidane made the announcement in a press conference. “The team needs to continue winning and needs a change,” he said. His resignation came just days after guiding the club to a 3rd straight Champions League trophy.
Sandiganbayan junks Argosino’s bid for plunder case vs him to be dismissed
(Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan’s sixth division has denied the appeal of former immigration deputy commissioner Al Argosino for the plunder case against him to be dismissed. In a 13-page resolution, the division said it denied Argosino’s motion to quash the case stemming from the P50-million bribery scandal in 2016. The P50 million Argosino and fellow immigration deputy commissioner Michael Robles allegedly extorted from Chinese businessman Jack Lam were supposedly in exchange for the release of […]
Albayalde sacks 10 San Rafael, Bulacan policemen for alleged extortion; San Rafael police chief also dismissed
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde has ordered the dismissal of ten San Rafael, Bulacan policemen for alleged extortion, and the San Rafael police chief for command responsibility. Also charged with kidnapping, robbery in band and for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act were Senior Inspector Wilfredo Dizon Jr.; SP04 Gary Santos; SPO2 Christopher Aragon; SPO1 Dante Castillo; SPO1 Jophey Cucal; SPO1 Rolando Ignacio Jr; PO3 Dennis De Vera; PO2 Rosauro […]
Senator Villar: BTC’s proposed annual IRA for Bangsamoro reduced in approved BBL versions of Senate, House
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The annual internal revenue allotment of the Bangsamoro has been reduced in the approved versions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law of the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Senator Cynthia Villar, from the 6 percent of the net national revenue collection of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs proposed by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, or P72 billion, the yearly IRA of the Bangsamoro in […]
Roque: PHL looking to import cheaper diesel from Russia
(Eagle News) — The Philippines is looking to import diesel from Russia. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, based on a report from Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, the Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) has taken steps to do just that to help mitigate the effects of the rising prices in fuel. “Ang landed cost po dito kasama na ‘yung cost, insurance and freight sa Pilipinas is estimated only to be between ₱25 to ₱27,” Roque said. He said, […]
Calida: “Why don’t we listen to Napoles?”
(Eagle News) — For Solicitor General Jose Calida, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has the prerogative to end state protection for Janet Lim Napoles. He added, however, that “if Janet Lim Napoles has evidence (on) other recipients of (the Disbursement Acceleration Program), why don’t we listen to her?” He said all those who were indicted so far–former senators Bong Revilla, Juan Ponce Enrile and Jinggoy Estrada— were “enemies of the former president,” or Benigno Aquino III. […]
16 sundalo at 2 sibilyan na nakipagbakbakan sa Marawi, pinarangalan ng AFP
(Eagle News)– Binigyan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ng natatanging pagkilala ang 16 na militar at dalawang sibilyan na limang buwang nakipagbakbakan laban sa mga teroristang Islamic State-inspired Maute Group na kumubkob sa Marawi City noong nakaraang taon. Pinangunahan ni AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. ang pagsasabit ng medalya sa mga matatapang na sundalo. Kabilang sa mga nabigyan ng Gold Cross Medal ay sina Major Ryedel Reynaldo C. Cabugon, 1st Lt. Brian B. […]
Retired Ozamiz prosecutor shot dead
(Eagle News) — A retired Ozamiz prosecutor was shot dead on Tuesday, May 22. Geronimo S. Marabe, Jr. was driving his car in Barangay 50th District in Ozamiz City when he was shot by at least four men around 10:30 a.m. He was pronounced dead in the hospital. According to Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde, Marabe’s killing may have something to do with the cases he used to handle when he was still prosecuting. The PNP […]
Albayalde: Hapilon aide nabbed in Sulu
(Eagle News)– A trusted aide of slain Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon has been arrested by police. Philippine National Police chief Dir. Gen. Oscar D. Albayalde said Hashim Abtaid was nabbed in Jolo, Sulu around 7 p.m. Abtaid was implicated in the kidnapping workers of Golden Harvest plantation in Barangay Tairan, Tam-Awan, Basilan in 2001. He is also facing other cases such as serious illegal detention.
