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DOJ vows “fair, thorough” probe into raps vs Albayalde, 13 policemen behind 2013 Pampanga raid

(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice on Monday, Oct. 21, vowed to conduct a “fair and thorough investigation” of the charges against former Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra issued the statement after the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group included Albayalde in its original complaint over the 2013 Pampanga drug raid. The CIDG move came after the joint Senate panel that probed the ninja cops issue recommended the filing of charges also […]

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Indonesia’s Jokowi kicks off new term at heavily guarded ceremony

  by Haeril HALIM Agence France Presse JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo was sworn in for a second term on Sunday, as helicopters flew overhead and troops kept watch in the capital Jakarta — days after Islamist militants tried to assassinate his top security minister. Foreign heads of state, lawmakers and political rivals looked on as Widodo, 58, and Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, 76, read an oath to start a five-year tenure […]

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Abominable’ won’t be screened in Malaysia over S. China Sea map

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Animated film “Abominable” will not be shown in Malaysia after its distributor Sunday said it could not comply with censors’ demands to cut a controversial scene showing Beijing’s disputed claims in the South China Sea. The decision comes after Vietnam pulled the Universal Pictures movie from theatres days ago and the Philippines’ foreign secretary called for the segment to be excised. “Universal has decided not to make the censor […]

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UPDATED: CIDG includes Albayalde in complaint over 2013 Pampanga raid

(Eagle News)–The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group has included former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde in its complaint over the 2013 irregular drug raid in Mexico, Pampanga. Albayalde, who was the provincial director when the raid took place, is specifically facing charges for violation of Section 92 of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and the Anti-Graft law, qualified bribery, falsification of public documents, perjury in solemn oaths and dereliction of duty. The 13 policemen […]

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Mexico admits freeing Chapo’s son after ‘badly planned’ operation

by Marcos Vizcarra CULIACAN, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico’s president faced a firestorm of criticism Friday as his security forces acknowledged they arrested kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son, then released him when his cartel responded with an all-out gun battle. Admitting his troops carried out a “badly planned” operation, Defense Minister Luis Sandoval said they briefly arrested Ovidio Guzman — one of several sons running the Sinaloa drug cartel since their father was extradited to […]

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Iranian beauty queen barred from entering PHL

(Eagle News)–An Iranian beauty queen was prevented from entering the country. Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said Bahare Zare Bahari was barred from entering the Philippines because of an interpol red notice issued against her, according to information from the Bureau of Immigration. Perete said the red notice was based on a criminal case for assault filed against her in Iran by a fellow Iranian. The assault allegedly happened here in the Philippines, he said. “While […]

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DILG hails former Senate President Nene Pimentel as one of PHL’s “greatest political figures”

(Eagle News)–The Department of the Interior and Local Government mourned the passing of former Senate President Nene Pimentel, whom it called “one of the country’s greatest political figures.” In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año noted the contributions of Pimentel, who it said was also “former Minister/Secretary of Local Government under the Cory Aquino administration.” Año noted Pimentel was the principal author of the Republic Act 7160 or The Local Government Code of 1991 that […]

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3.8-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Monday, Oct. 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on Oct. 16, hit 10 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 6:21 a.m. Depth of focus  was 38 kilometers. The following instrumental intensity was recorded: Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I- Koronadal City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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“Perla” weakens into severe tropical storm, exits PAR

(Eagle News)–“Perla” has weakened into a severe tropical storm, and has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said it was still monitoring another weather disturbance outside PAR. Severe Tropical Storm “Bualoi” was estimated 2,690 kilometers east of Visayas with maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph. It is moving northwest at 20 kph. Occasional gusts may still be […]

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Five die in fire at clothing factory looted in Chile unrest: firefighters

SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Five people died Sunday after a garment factory was set ablaze by looters in the suburbs of Santiago, firefighters said, bringing the death toll in a wave of unrest to seven. “Unfortunately, five bodies have been found inside the factory” in Renca, Santiago Fire Brigade Commander Diego Velasquez told local media. Two people died when looters torched a supermarket in Santiago in the early hours of Saturday. © Agence France-Presse

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Tear gas and water cannon as Hong Kong crowds defy rally ban

by Yan ZHAO / Xinqi SU HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas Sunday as crowds held an illegal march, with hardcore protesters throwing petrol bombs and trashing businesses to cap a week of anger after recent attacks on pro-democracy demonstrators. Authorities had forbidden the rally in Tsim Sha Tsui, a densely-packed shopping district filled with luxury boutiques and hotels, citing public safety and previous violence from hardcore […]

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Siakam signs four-year maximum NBA deal with Raptors: reports

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pascal Siakam, a major contributor in Toronto’s run to the NBA title last season, has signed a four-year maximum rookie contract extension for $130 million, according to multiple reports Saturday. The 25-year-old Cameroonian forward signed the deal ahead of a Monday deadline for such extensions for 2016 draftees, ESPN and the Toronto Star reported. Siakam was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player last season as the Raptors, powered by […]

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