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(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Guevarra gave the order to NBI director Dante Gierran after the Philippine National Police said the Philippine Military Academy student had died due to injuries sustained from hazing. Dormitorio was found unconscious inside a room in Mayo Hall Annex in Fort del Pilar, Baguio on Wednesday, Sept. 18. He was rushed to the […]
(Eagle News)–Authorities have temporarily closed Mabini Street in Malate, Manila to give way to search and rescue operations following the collapse of a portion of a budget hotel there. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, who rushed to the site after the collapse of the posts and concrete in the middle of the Sogo building, and of the side of the second floor around 9:30 a.m., also ordered the temporary closure of the other side of the […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British travel group Thomas Cook on Monday declared bankruptcy after failing to reach a last-ditch rescue deal, triggering the UK’s biggest repatriation since World War II to bring back stranded passengers. The 178-year-old operator had been desperately seeking £200 million ($250 million, 227 million euros) from private investors to save it from collapse. “Despite considerable efforts, those discussions have not resulted in an agreement between the company’s stakeholders and […]
(Eagle News)–At least one person was hurt after a portion of a budget hotel in Manila collapsed on Monday, Sept. 23. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno went to the site of the Sogo Hotel in Malate which had been undergoing demolition after the collapse past 9 a.m. Two workers who were on duty reportedly remain unaccounted for. One worker who sustained minor injuries was rushed to the hospital. “Basta kami, ang focus muna maisalba yung mga […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Oil prices rallied Monday after Iran warned the presence of US forces in the Gulf was causing instability in the region, while equities were mostly down as Donald Trump said he did not want a partial trade deal with China. While a loosening of monetary policy by central banks is providing support to investors, they remain on edge following last week’s attack on Saudi oil facilities that was claimed by […]
(Eagle News)–Work in the Quezon City hall is suspended today, Sept. 23, starting 2 p.m. In a Facebook post, the Quezon City government said work of teaching and non-teaching personnel in the city’s public schools is likewise suspended starting that time. The QC government said this was in support of the 27th National Family Week, in line with the Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 53 on the Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. “Umuwi po tayo nang […]
(Eagle News)–Work in all courts nationwide on Monday, Sept. 23, is suspended starting 2 p.m. The Supreme Court said this was pursuant to Civil Service Commission Announcement No.53,s.2019, which announces the celebration of the 27th national family week. In the announcement, the CSC urged government agencies and state universities and colleges to hold a simultaneous ringing of bells at 12 noon “as a symbol of nationwide awareness and commitment to commemorate the solidarity and unity […]
(Eagle News)–Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Monday, Sept. 23, asked the city council to abolish the Manila Tricycle Regulatory Office, citing corruption in the department. Moreno said during the city’s flag-raising ceremony that he has already asked Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna to do this. In calling for the abolition, Moreno said some MTRO personnel receive bribes almost weekly from tricycle drivers in exchange for allowing them to ply routes other than the ones specified in […]
by Jim MANNION The United States said Sunday it will make its case against Iran at the United Nations this week, insisting it wants to give diplomacy “every opportunity to succeed” in the wake of a devastating attack on a vital Saudi oil complex. Setting the stage for President Donald Trump’s address to the annual UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo put aside threats of US military retaliation against Iran for […]
by Andrew MARSZAL LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston opened the Emmy Awards on Sunday with a tribute to television’s so-called golden era, as “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” take their final tilts at glory. Cranston appeared on stage after a comedy skit which saw a cartoon Homer Simpson introduced as “host” — and quickly crushed by a falling piano. “Television has never been bigger. Television has never mattered more. […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental early Monday, Sept. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 106 kilometers southeast of Governor Generoso at 1:38 a.m. Depth of focus was 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Net satisfaction with the administration’s war against illegal drugs remains at “excellent,” based on a recent Social Weather Stations survey. The SWS survey conducted from June 22 to 26 found that 82% of adult Filipinos were satisfied , 6%, undecided and 12% dissatisfied, giving a net satisfaction rating of +70. The net satisfaction rating ties the excellent+70 recorded in March. Net satisfaction with the campaign has always been either very good or excellent in the past 11 […]
