PUEBLA, Mexico (CCTV) — Tropical storm, Earl has left thousands of families affected by flooding and at least 46 dead as of Sunday in Mexico. Victims include 33 in the state of Puebla and 13 in Veracruz. The country’s civil protection authorities have said that rescue and relief work is still underway. According to the Puebla authorities, the most affected region in the state is Sierra Norte in the municipality of Huauchinango. The rainfall in […]
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Riding the world’s first BMX salt park 3,600m above sea level
Bicycle motocross rider Daniel Dhers built ramps out of salt at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, a high altitude desert known as the largest salt pans on the planet. Known as Dalí’s desert because of their aesthetic views, the Salar de Uyuni stand 3,600m above sea level. At this height, the atmospheric pressure decreases and results in a blood oxygen shortage. “I would make a line in the Salt Park and would stop for […]
Police included in “narco list” will be declared AWOL if they do not report
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – – The leadership of the Philippine National Police warned that those police who were included in the “narco list” will be declared AWOL or absent without leave if they fail to report within 11 days to their mother units. Those who fail to report may also face charges of insubordination. The PNP added that the alleged “narco-cops” need not report to Camp Crame but can report instead to their immediate superiors.
President Duterte threatens to declare martial law
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – In response to the letter sent by Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno regarding the seven judges allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he may declare martial law if the Supreme Court will hinder his efforts against the eradication of the illegal drug trade. Sereno earlier stated that the seven judges should not surrender to the police if they do not have a warrant […]
Clearing operation ng illegal na fish pens sa Laguna de Bay
Nagsagawa ng clearing operation ang Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) kasama ang Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) sa Laguna De Bay, target ng operasyon ang mga iligal na fish pen.
President Duterte will not violate Constitution — Andanar
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte will not violate the Constitution as the row between the President and the Supreme Court intensifies. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, President Duterte is an attorney and a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and thus has a respect for the rule of law. Andanar added that President Duterte is actually asking Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno not to create […]
SC does not see need to suspend judges allegedly involved in illegal drug trade
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Supreme Court does not see the need to place the four judges named by President Rodrigo Duterte as involved in illegal drug trade under preventive suspension. According to SC Public Information Office Chief Atty. Theodore Te, the four are currently undergoing fact-finding and administrative investigation. Under the 1987 Constitution, only the Supreme Court has the administrative jurisdiction over all judges in the country. https://youtu.be/689bpMCT6t4
Reactions of “narco-cops” who surrendered varied, according to PNP’s Dela Rosa
QUEZON CIty, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police reported that the various “narco-cops” who surrendered to PNP Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa had various responses when they went to Camp Crame. According to Dela Rosa, some admitted their involvement in the illegal drug operations, while others explained that they were connected to the illegal drug trade in the past and that they had already reformed. There were also those who apologized for their involvement, and explained […]
Secretary Andanar: Martial law question rhetorical only
(Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that President Rodrigo Duterte knew fully well the limits of his executive powers, and is not trying to undermine the Supreme Court at all. Andanar said that the President’s remarks on martial law are merely rhetorical question. He said it is under the context that the President’s anti-drug campaign cannot wait for the slow wheels of justice – PH style. “We have an Action Man for […]
ICYMI: Exclusive interview with DENR Undersecretary Ipat Luna
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Ipat Luna discussed about the removal of illegal fishpens in the Laguna Lake.
Out-of-control California wildfire grows, forces schools to close
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, California, United States (Reuters) — A wildfire burning out of control in mountains and foothills east of Los Angeles mushroomed more than 50 percent overnight, forcing authorities to order three school districts to cancel classes due to heavy smoke and dangerous conditions. More than 900 firefighters were battling the so-called Pilot Fire, which has charred some 7,500 acres of bone-dry tinder and brush in the San Bernardino Mountains since it broke out […]
Hidilyn Diaz makakatanggap ng libreng matrikula sa pag-aaral at insurance benefits
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Bukod sa naunang sinabing bibigyan ng house & lot at 5 milyon pesos tax free incentive na ibibigay ng pamahalaan kay Hidilyn Diaz, makakatanggap pa umano ito ng libreng matrikula sa pag-aaral at mga health insurance ayon kay Senator Ralph Recto, Senate Minority Leader ng senado at co-author ng R.A. 10699. Ang mga naturang reward na ipagkakaloob kay silver medalist weight lifter athlete na si Diaz ay nakabatay sa ipinasa […]





