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(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes early Friday, Aug. 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 22 kilometers northwest of Itbayat at 1:17 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 3 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ineng” has intensified into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said as of 4:00 a.m., the center of Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” was estimated at 580 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 115 kilometers per hour. PAGASA said “Ineng” is moving north northwest […]
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — At least five people, including two children, were killed and more than 100 others were injured Thursday during a sudden thunderstorm in Poland and Slovakia’s Tatra mountains, according to rescuers and officials. Most of the victims were on the Polish side, where lightning struck a large metal cross on top of Mount Giewont and a metal chain near the summit, rescuers said. One person died in Slovakia. “There were a lot […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the ban on small-town lottery operations nationwide but set conditions, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said. PCSO General Manager Royina Garma said in a Facebook Live video on Thursday, Aug. 22, that authorized agent corporations (AACs) that are compliant with the conditions of their STL agency agreement and have been remitting their guaranteed minimum monthly retail receipts may operate provided they meet the following: The AACs shall deposit with […]
(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. was rushed to the hospital on Thursday, Aug. 22, just hours after his arrest. Manila Police District chief Police Brigadier General Vicente Danao said Yasay, who had been arrested for alleged violation of banking laws early in the day, was brought to the Manila Doctors Hospital after complaining of “chest pain” while in detention. Danao said Yasay will stay overnight in the hospital. The arrest warrant, which […]
(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 22, for allegedly violating banking laws. In a statement, the Manila Police District said Yasay was arrested in his house in Barangay Poblacion, Makati around 3 p.m. by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 10 Judge Danilo Leyva. The MPD said Atty. Jonn Irvin Velasques, a representative of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, appeared before […]
(Eagle News)–Senate President Tito Sotto is seeking a review of Republic Act 10592 that increases the Good Conduct Time Allowance given to inmates. In seeking to amend the law, Sotto, in Resolution No. 107, said there was a need to ensure that the prisoners who “truly deserve” the benefits of the law, which was passed during the time of then-President Noynoy Aquino in 2013, are granted the same. According to Sotto, a provision on the […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia has cut off internet access in unrest-hit Papua over fears that a stream of offensive and racist online posts would spark more violent protests in the region, the government said Thursday. Riots and demonstrations brought several Papuan cities to a standstill this week, as buildings were torched and street battles broke out between police and protesters in Indonesia’s easternmost territory. A rebel insurgency against Jakarta’s rule has simmered for […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Storm “Ineng” is likely to develop into a severe tropical storm in the next 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 4 p.m., “Ineng,” which was located 670 km east of Casiguran, Aurora as of 5 p.m., has maintained its strength even as it slightly slowed down, moving in a west northwest direction at 10 kilometers per hour. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to […]
(Eagle News)–Former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez filed for executive clemency sometime this year but was denied. This is according to parole and pardons administration head Manuel Co, who was interviewed on GMA’s News to Go on Thursday, Aug. 22. “Hindi na nakarating sa Presidente ‘yun… denial na po ang aming desisyon,” Co said. According to Co, the board denied Sanchez’s bid because he had been convicted of a heinous crime. Sanchez was sentenced to […]
Aims for “remedial legislation” to RA 10592 (Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon is seeking an inquiry into the reported eligibility of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez for an early release from prison. In filing Resolution No. 106, Drilon noted the pronouncement by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra Sanchez and over 10,000 other inmates may be released soon after the Supreme Court ruled in June that RA 10592, which increases the Good Conduct Time Allowance […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A Texas man convicted of raping and strangling a 19-year-old college student was executed by lethal injection Wednesday, the fourth in the state so far this year. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed the death of Larry Swearingen at 6:47 pm local time at the state prison in Huntsville. According to US media, the 48-year-old maintained his innocence until death, with his lawyers arguing that DNA under the victim’s […]
