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CA affirms dismissal of former PNP Chief, Allan Purisima, over anomalous courier deal

The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the dismissal of former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Alan Purisima. In a 37-page decision dated May 2, 2017, the Special 16th Division, through Associate Justice Ramon Cruz, junked Purisima’s petition for lack of merit. Aside from dismissal from then service, the former PNP Chief was also meted the penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of his civil service eligibility, and perpetual disqualification from re-employment in government […]

Celtics wins against Cavaliers in game 3

The Boston Celtics won against the Cleveland Cavaliers with the score of 111-108 after Avery Bradley’s last second 3 point clinching the Celtics win. The latest team standing is 2-1 in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics won after beating the Cavaliers with almost 16 points on the 2nd quarter of the game. Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart led the team with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. While Avery Bradley, who scored the […]

Jomalig Island sa Quezon, dinadagsa na ng mga turista

JOMALIG ISLAND, Quezon (Eagle News) – Daan-daang mga turista ang patuloy na nagpupunta sa Jomalig, Quezon (Jomalig Island) dahil sa kaniyang malinis at magagandang dalampasigan. Taglay nito ang malakristal sa linaw na tubig at ginintuang buhangin. Kasama pa ang mga mababait at mapagtitiwalaang mga residente sa nasabing lugar. Ito ang hinahanap ng mga turistang nabibingi na sa ingay ng siyudad at naghahanap ng tahimik at magandang puntahan. Kapag pupuntahan ang lugar na ito ay iduduyan […]

China, ASEAN to work out 2030 Agenda for Cooperation 

China and the Association of Southeast Asian nations or ASEAN will work out a 2030 agenda to enhance the China-ASEAN cooperation. China’s Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin announced this at the 23rd ASEAN-China Senior Officials’ Consultation in Guiyang, China on Friday. The consultation was co-hosted by Liu Zhenmin and Chee Wee Kiong, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Singapore and Coordinator of China-ASEAN relations. The event reached consensus on deepening China-ASEAN strategic partnership and promoting […]

Senators not exempted from the national smoking ban – Sen. Pimentel

(Eagle News) — Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel urged his co-lawmakers to follow the smoking ban signed by President Rodrigo Duterte Pimentel said that senators are not exempted from the Executive Order 26 or the “Nationwide Smoking Ban” that had already been signed into law. Pimentel also said that he will asked for clarifications on the coverage of the smoking ban, particularly on designated smoking areas. “The Senate has provided designated smoking areas within its […]

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

BEIJING, China (AFP) – China called on Monday for dialogue to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula after North Korea carried out a new missile test. “The (UN) Security Council has clear stipulations prohibiting DPRK against using ballistic missiles and China opposes this as well,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing, using the initials of North Korea’s official name. “The situation on the Korean peninsula is complex and sensitive. We urge […]

Palace: PHL won’t give up on West Phil Sea despite war threat

(Eagle News)– Malacañang on Monday (May 22) reiterated that the country would not give up its right in a disputed part of the West Philippine Sea following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s reported war threat against the Philippines if the latter pushes the arbitration ruling and drill for oil. “We are very clear that we are not giving up our claim of sovereignty and sovereign rights over certain islands in the South China Sea, at the […]

Drug surrenderees sa Camiling, Tarlac nakipagkaisa sa Brigada Eskwela

CAMILING, Tarlac (Eagle News) – Natawag ang pansin ang ilang mga guro at principal ng mga paaralan sa Camiling, Tarlac sa ginawang pagsanib pwersa ng mga drug surrenderee at mga tauhan ng Camiling Police V Station sa isinagawang Brigada Eskwela 2017. Ang mga nasabing drug surenderee na nasa Bahay Pagbabago Reformation Center ay hinimok ni Police Chief Insp. Rustico Raposas, Hepe ng Camiling Philippine National Police kasama ang kaniyang mga tauhan na lumahok sa naturang programa. Tumulong sila sa pag-aayos ng […]

1-year ban on impeachment move vs Duterte set, as House panel formally junks impeachment complaint vs President

  (Eagle News) — The House Committee on Justice on Monday, May 22 has formally junked the impeachment complaint filed by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano against President Rodrigo Duterte. With this move, no more impeachment complaints will be entertained by the House of Representatives against the President. “By unanimous vote of all members present, the committee report on resolution dismissing the verified complaint for impeachment and supplementary complaint affidavit filed by Rep. Gary Alejano against […]

Philippine won’t declare war vs China over sea dispute – Political analyst

(Eagle News) — The Philippines won’t declare war against China, this was according to Political analyst Ramon Casiple. In an interview in Net 25’s Liwanagin Natin, Casiple said that the Philippines will not declare war against China over the sea dispute, because the Philippine government through President Rodrigo Duterte wants friendly ties with China. Casiple also said that our country and China have already built many plans and projects together, a reason for the Philippines […]

“Save a Life, Learn CPR” seminar, isinagawa sa Palawan

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan (Eagle News) – Tuwing panahon ng summer ay inaasahan na marami  ang mga bakasyunistang dumadayo sa mga naggagandahang beaches sa Palawan dahil sa malinaw at mala-kristal na tubig sa karagatan. Kasabay ng pagdami ng mga bakasyunista ay ang pagtaas din ng porsyento ng mga nalulunod sa karagatan sanhi sa hindi marunong lumanggoy o iba pang bagay. Sa nakaraang buwan ay marami ang naitalang kaso ng pagkalunod at may namatay din bunga ng nasabing […]