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Palace: President Duterte to identify those behind corruption in PCSO “in due time”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will identify those behind the alleged corruption scheme in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who issued the statement a day after Duterte ordered all forms of gambling terminated due to the supposed “massive corruption” in the agency. “The Chief Executive will identify the culprits in due time and the full force of the law will come crushing  down on them. This hydra-headed corruption […]

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Guevarra to NBI: Probe corruption in Bureau of Customs

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe corruption in the Bureau of Customs. Guevarra’s directive to NBI director Dante Gierran was contained in Department Order No. 383 issued on Friday, July 26. His order came days after President Rodrigo Duterte railed against corruption and illegal drugs in his fourth State of the Nation Address. “Further, Director Gierran is hereby directed to submit reports on the progress of the […]

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PCSO to appeal President Duterte’s order terminating all forms of gambling

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office will appeal President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop all forms of gambling activities under its mandate. This is according to PCSO general manager Royina M. Garma, who issued a statement a day after the President’s directive. According to Garma, the appeal was “for the interest of the PCSO, its agents and its beneficiaries.” In the meantime, Garma said all PCSO games are suspended in compliance with the President’s directive. […]

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Justice Secretary Guevarra greets INC; describes Church as a “strong pillar” of the Filipino community

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Saturday, July 27, extended his greetings to the Iglesia ni Cristo, which celebrates its 105th anniversary. “Malugod kong binabati ang pamunuan at mga kasapi ng Iglesia ni Cristo sa inyong pagdiriwang ng ika-105 anibersaryo ng INC,” Guevarra said in a statement. According to the justice secretary, “mula’t sapul ay naging matibay na haligi ng pamayanang Pilipino ang INC.” “Bukod sa pagtuturo sa kanyang mga kasapi ng kaalamang ispirituwal, ng […]

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At least eight people killed in Batanes quakes

(Eagle News)–At least eight people were killed and several injured after earthquakes struck Batanes early Saturday, July 27. The authorities have yet to identify the fatalities, who were pinned in their houses. The most powerful of the quakes was felt at 4:16 a.m. In an interview over radio dzbb, Gov. Marilou Cayco said the wounded would be brought to Basco. “Para..malapatan ng paunang lunas dahil hindi po kumpleto ang kagamitan sa ospital nila doon,” she […]

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On its 105th year, Iglesia Ni Cristo in 152 countries, continuing to help communities worldwide

  The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) is now in 152 countries and territories, and continues to help various communities worldwide, as it celebrates its 105th anniversary on Saturday, July 27, 2019. INC minister Bro. Edwil Zabala from the Church’s Public Information Office explained how the Church and its members worldwide are fulfilling the biblical doctrine to love their fellowmen. This is through various socio-civic and spiritual upliftment activities such as in “Aid to […]

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Residents take part in metrowide earthquake drill

(Eagle News)–Residents took part in the metrowide earthquake drill early Saturday, July 27. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chair Danilo Lim, MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia and Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Renato Solidum Jr. led the ceremonial pressing of the button that marked  the start of the drill at 4 a.m. The drill took place as a series of real earthquakes shook Batanes, with the highest being of a 6.4 magnitude. The latest earthquake […]

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JUST IN: 3.8-magnitude quake hits Batanes

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes on Saturday, July 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 35 kilometers southeast of Itbayat at 11:19 a.m. It was an aftershock of the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the area earlier in the day. An instrumental intensity II was felt in Basco. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration saido moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon within the next 2 hours. PAGASA said the conditions are being experienced in Quezon City. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,”PAGASA said.  

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President Duterte says INC a “shining beacon of faith and inspiration” as he greets Church on its 105th year

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) on its 105th anniversary on Saturday, July 27, recognizing how the INC “has stood as a shining beacon of faith and inspiration” in the country. “Over the years, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has stood as a shining beacon of faith and inspiration here in the country. Its ranks are filled with noteworthy citizens most of whom express […]

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Successive quakes hit Itbayat, Batanes; strongest so far recorded at 6.4 magnitude

  (Eagle News) – A magnitude 6.4 quake shook Itbayat, Batanes on Saturday morning, July 27, about three hours after another quake of a slightly lower magnitude struck the area. The tectonic quake’s epicenter was at 19 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes and had a depth of 43 kilometers. It struck the area at 7:38 a.m., the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The quake was also felt at intensity 4 in Basco, […]

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JUST IN: Duterte orders all forms of gambling terminated due to “massive corruption”

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the “stoppage” of all forms of gambling including lotto. “I have ordered today the closure, stoppage of games, schemes, whatever nature, however done, that got their franchises to do so from the (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office)” Duterte said in a video  posted on RTVM’s YouTube account. According to Duterte, the ground for the stoppage was “massive corruption.” He ordered the military and the police to implement his directive, which […]

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