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Updated ‘Tokhang’ data shows deflated number of surrenderees

(Eagle News)– An updated data provided by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday showed that there are fewer drug users/pushers who surrendered under Oplan Tokhang than earlier reports. From 673, 978 (August 23) surrenderees, this number was reduced to 626,556 (August 30). 585,473 were drug users while 41,083 were pushers. According to PNP spokesperson Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos, the previous figure was higher due to errors in inputting the data by regional offices. “Yung validation […]

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PHL to forge provisional agreement with CHN on West PHL Sea fishing rights

(Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay said on Tuesday that the Philippines wants to assemble a provisional agreement with China on fishing rights before President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Beijing by the end of this year. Yasay told lawmakers on Tuesday that China should agree with the provisional agreement on fishing rights until the two disputing countries are able to come up with a solution. “We are even thinking about the possibility in the […]

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Sen. Poe halts hearing on emergency powers

(Eagle News)– The Senate Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe postponed the hearings on the proposal to give President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to solve the traffic crisis pending the detailed projects from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The deliberations was set to resume this Tuesday but canceled it ahead of its morning schedule. “The Executive branch is in a hurry to pass the emergency powers bill, but based on our hearings, we have […]

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Duterte dines with wounded soldiers on National Heroes Day

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte fulfilled his promise to the wounded soldiers when he dined with them on Monday in Malacañang. After a courtesy call with Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement, Duterte immediately met with injured soldiers. The soldiers first met Duterte up close when he visited the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Medical Center (AFPMC) in V. Luna Avenue, Quezon City last August, and vowed to invite them to the Palace. Aside […]

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Clean-up drive sa Sorsogon City, pinangunahan ng SCAN International

SORSOGON City (Eagle News) – Sa pangunguna ng mga miyembro ng Society of Communicator and Networkers (SCAN) International sa Sorsogon ay naisagawa ang clean-up drive sa Pier ng Sorsogon City. Masigla rin itong nilahukan ng mga kaanib at maytungkulin sa Iglesia ni Cristo sa Distrito ng Sorsogon. Nasaksihan ang nasabing aktibidad ni Sorsogon City Mayor Sally A. Lee. Nakita ng alkalde ang pagkakaisa ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo habang isinasagawa ang aktibidad.Ang ganitong kilusan […]

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Alleged drug lord Melvin Odicta and wife gunned down in Caticlan

(Eagle News)– Suspected drug lord Melvin Odicta and his wife Miriam died on early Monday morning after being shot by an unknown suspect in Caticlan. Based on a report submitted by Aklan police, the couple was shot a few minutes after they arrived at Caticlan Jetty Port around 1:30 a.m. The couple was rushed to Malay Municipal Hospital, but pronounced dead on arrival. The Odictas met with the Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary […]

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NDF negotiator- NPA ceasefire extension doable

(Eagle News)– NDF chief negotiator Luis Jalandoni expressed his optimism that an indefinite extension of the 7-day unilateral ceasefire observed by the New People’s Army (NPA) can be extended, given the positive results of Oslo peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF). “Posible kung magkakatugma ‘yung dalawang ceasefires,” Jalandoni noted. The NDF declared a unilateral ceasefire to keep the New People’s Army from launching attacks against government forces. Labor Secretary and […]

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Bato to narco users, pushers: Chase and kill drug lords

(Eagle News)– Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa adressed drug users and pushers to go after and kill drug lords who benefit from the trade.\   “Kayo ay ginagamit na instrumento nitong malalaking tao, drug lord na nandito ngayon. Sila ang  yumayaman, maganda ang pangangatawan, maganda ang buhay dahil sila ay hindi gumagamit ng droga,” Bato said.   In a speech at Camp Montelibano, Bacolod City, Dela Rosa dedicated his […]

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Aguirre: 6 witnesses ready for House probe vs. De Lima

(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said on Wednesday that they already assembled witnesses, composed of New Bilibid Prison guards and inmates to testify against Senator Leila de Lima and former Justice Undersecretary Francisco Baraan III for their alleged connection to narcotics trade inside New Bilibid Prison.   Four to six witnesses are being prepared by Department of Justice.   “It is proceeding (gathering of evidence against De Lima, Baraan) very good. There are […]

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P50K reward granted for arrest of illegal recruiters

(Eagle News)– Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Wednesday advised that any citizen who can share information that can lead to arrest of illegal recruiters would be given P50,000 as reward. “Illegal recruitment has to stop and its perpetrators jailed, sinuman na magbibigay ng impormasyon which leads to the arrest of illegal recruiters, bibigyan ng P50,000 na reward.” Bello said. According to Bello, the aim of the large bounty is to drive citizens to report […]

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Only 2 major issues remaining unsolved in Oslo peace talks between Gov’t, NDF

(Eagle News)– The Office of the President Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) on Wednesday revealed that the government peace panel and the National democratic Front (NDF) have already resolved three out of five major issues in Oslo, Norway. These three major issues are: -Affirmation of previously-signed agreements; -Reconstitution of the Joint Agreement on Security and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) list; and -Accelerated process for negotiations, including the timeline for the completion of the remaining substantive […]

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MMDA nixes ‘viral message’ about number coding

(Eagle News)– The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday calls on a ‘viral message’ spreading that it has cancelled the number coding scheme. The MMDA issued a statement to “debunk a certain viral message being spread and shared on social media and Viber regarding alleged MMDA proposals on traffic.” The MMDA reminded that all official announcements of the agency are only released through its website and social media accounts. “MMDA is reminding the public […]

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