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(Eagle News)–The founder of “ninja cops” is a retired policeman, National Capital Region Police Office chief Guillermo Eleazar said on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In his interview over ANC, Eleazar said the “founder,” whom he did not identify while a case buildup was ongoing against him, “is still a non-officer but a senior police non-commissioned officer.” He said the “founder” had an “intimate relationship” with Guia Gomez Castro, who was identified by police as the one […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are being experienced in Northern Samar; Camarines Sur, particularly in Libmanan, Cabusao, Sipocot, Tinambac, Calabanga; in Sorsogon, particularly in Magallanes, Juban, Bulan; and in Catanduanes, particularly in Caramoran. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours and may affect nearby areas. “All […]
(Eagle News) — Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led a “boodle fight” and on the menu are various pork products on Monday, September 30, 2019 to show to the public that pork products are safe to eat. The boodle fight was dubbed the “pork challenge” and was held in Moreno’s turf in Manila. It was also participated in by the Samahang Industriya ng Magsasaka (SINAG) Chairman Rosendo So. In his […]
SURIGAO CITY (Eagle News) – Labing-isang magsasaka na nagmula sa iba’t-ibang munisipyo sa Surigao del Norte ay tumanggap ng pagkilala mula sa Pamahalaang Panlalawigan. Kasabay sa isinagawang Monday Morning Sharing sa provincial convention center, ipinamahagi sa nasabing mga magsasaka ang Outstanding Gawad Saka Organic Agriculture Achievers Award. Kabilang sa mga award na tinanggap ay ang Rice Based Farming, Vegetable Farming, Organic Certified Milling at Rural Women in Agriculture. Ang mga awardees ay nagmula sa […]
(Eagle News)–Coach Bo Perasol won’t be calling the shots for the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in their next three games. This was after the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Inc. meted out the suspension against him over his outburst that saw him charging to the court and making a fighting stance against one of the referees in the UP versus Ateneo game on Sunday, Sept. 29. Perasol was ejected from that game […]
by Ivan Couronne Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cutting back on red meat is standard medical advice to prevent cancer and heart disease — but a review of dozens of studies has concluded that the potential risk is low and evidence uncertain. In new guidelines published on Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a panel of researchers from seven countries suggested that “adults continue current unprocessed red meat consumption.” The advice […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Monday, Sept. 30, the wake of the University of the Philippines student leader who died after being implicated in a hazing incident. The Palace on Tuesday, Oct. 1, said the President visited the Quezon City wake of the pupil, a member of the Sigma Rho fraternity, who was not identified by UP. Reports said however that he was the son of a government official. The death of the student […]
(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, has deferred making a decision on the electoral protest filed by former Senator Bongbong Marcos against Vice President Leni Robredo. SC spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka said on Tuesday, Oct. 1, that the PET “deferred action” on the report of SC Associate Justice Alfred Caguioa, the magistrate in charge of the case, on the recount of ballots cast in the 2016 elections from the chosen pilot […]
by Jerome TAYLOR / Yan ZHAO Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Strife-torn Hong Kong on Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of Communist China’s founding with defiant “Day of Grief” protests and fresh clashes with police as pro-democracy activists ignored a ban on marches and took to the streets. Activists are determined to overshadow Beijing’s festivities, using the anniversary to step up their nearly four months of protests pushing for greater democratic […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde on Tuesday, Oct. 1, questioned the motive of former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Benjamin Magalong for hurling allegations against him. During the hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law, Albayalde said Magalong, who was at one point the top three man in the Philippine National Police, could have followed up on the dismissal order against then-Col. Rodney Baloyo and his men. Baloyo and his team […]
(Eagle News)–A congressman has filed a resolution seeking to declare hazing as a heinous crime in certain circumstances. Under House Bill No. 4922, Rep. Rufus Rodriguez wants hazing to be considered a heinous crime if “death, rape, sodomy or mutilation” result from it. Rodriguez noted these deaths were “grievous, odious and hateful offenses and which, by reason of their inherent or manifest wickedness, viciousness, atrocity, and perversity, are repugnant and outrageous to the common standards […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte recently met with former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Benjamin Magalong and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino to discuss what happened during the 2013 Pampanga raid. This was confirmed by Magalong himself, upon questioning by Senator Richard Gordon during the joint Senate panel’s hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law on Tuesday, Oct. 1. According to Magalong, he and Aquino were called by the President to Manila […]
