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(Eagle News)– Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II revealed on Monday (September 19) that two more high profile inmates will testify on Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade inside New Bilibid Prison (NBP). According to Aguirre, the inmates will reveal their affidavits detailing their knowledge on De Lima’s entanglement in the narcotics mess. “We will be presenting at least 30 witnesses and resource persons on Day 1 alone to establish the […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Federal authorities on Sunday detained five people with possible links to the New York bombing, local media reported, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. The FBI’s New York branch tweeted that no one had been charged in connection with the blast in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood, which injured 29 people — but did not make mention of any arrests. “We did a traffic stop of a vehicle of interest in […]
(Eagle News)– Senator Leila de Lima stressed on Sunday (September 18) that she will not attend the hearing of House of Representatives on the alleged narcotics trade inside New Bilibid Prison (NBP). “With or without an invitation, I will not attend that hearing. I will not even send any representative, lawyer or even an observer,” De Lima said. “It is a sham inquiry, with no objective other than to demolish or destroy me, upon orders […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Dahil sa adhikaing makapagbigay ng tulong para sa ating mga kababayan at lalo na sa espiritual na kalagayan ay nagsagawa ang Distrito ng Quezon City ng Lingap-Pamamahayag nito lamang Linggo, Setyembre 19 na ginanap sa lokal ng Pilot. Maaga pa lamang ay maaga ng iginayak ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo na mula pa sa iba’t-ibang lokal na sakop ng distrito ng Quezon City ang kanilang mga magiging […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – The Congress has already approved of the proposed postponement of the synchronized barangay and SK or Sangguniang Kabataan elections. In a vote of 218 -4, the House of Representatives approved of the bill postponing said elections. The Senate approved their own version of the bill, with the vote of 20-2. This is a good thing. When the Congress voted to move the SK and barangay elections, it gives its implicit […]
by Mariëtte Le Roux PARIS, France (AFP) — Soaring rates of population growth and ageing have long been seen as portending a global explosion of Alzheimer’s, the debilitating disease that robs older people of their memory and independence. But an unexpected, and hopeful, trend may be emerging. In rich countries at least, recent data suggests the rate of new cases has slowed or even reversed — a tantalising hint that quality-of-life improvements may protect against dementia. […]
(Eagle News)– Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday (September 19) has expressed his apologies to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano regarding their Senate hearing clash last week. “This is to express my apologies for my demeanor during last Thursday’s hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights,” Trillanes said in a letter sent to the office of Cayetano. “It was brought about because of the intense passion and emotion of the moment. Nonetheless, it was […]
(Eagle News)– Aside from Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad and three Indonesians, the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) on Sunday (September 18) released two Filipino hostages they kidnapped last August 6. Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Western Mindanao Command Spokesperson Major Felimon Tan said that Daniela Taruc and Levy Gonzales were released by ASG in Barangay Tiptipon, Sulu at 10:30 p.m. The two hostages were recovered by a concerned citizen. They were brought to the headquarters of […]
LOS ANGELES, United Satates (AFP) — Blood-spattered fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” capped a historic night by winning the Emmy for best drama series on Sunday. The HBO hit show– now the most decorated narrative series in history with 38 Emmys over the years — saw off “Better Call Saul,” “Downton Abbey,” “Homeland,” “House of Cards,” “Mr Robot” and “The Americans” for the evening’s biggest prize. The all-time Emmy list of winners — which includes […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “A dog does not care if you’re rich or poor. All he can offer is his love and loyalty for his master.” These are the touching words that will leave a mark in your heart after watching the movie “Marley & Me” by David Frankel. The movie is not just about a dog and his master. It’s a story of a lifetime companionship of a man and his best friend. […]
by Rouba El Husseini BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Syria’s ceasefire was on the brink of collapsing Sunday, after a US-led coalition strike killed dozens of regime soldiers and Aleppo city was hit by its first air raids in nearly a week. The barrage of strikes on rebel-held districts of Aleppo risks reigniting battlefronts in the city and could be the most serious threat to the ceasefire so far. A halt to fighting around Aleppo […]
(Eagle News)–Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa stressed on Sunday (September 18) that he did not ask for an extension in the anti-narcotics war, though thankful for the additional time given by President Rodrigo Duterte. “I did not ask for an extension. (The extension is) better so that we finish this properly. We’re thankful because we were given additional time,” Dela Rosa said. “He [President Duterte] saw that we were having […]
