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(Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte took her oath under the political party, Lakas-CMD, on Thursday night, Nov. 11, after she resigned from her regional party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago. “Tonight, I formally became a member of Lakas-CMD,” posted Mayor Sara Duterte in her official Facebook page on Thursday. She also posted two photos, with one photo showing her taking her oath as a Lakas-CMD member before House Majority Leader Leyte Rep. Martin […]
(Eagle News) — The Ombudsman will no longer appeal the Sandiganbayan’s acquittal of Senator Bong Revilla in the 16 graft cases filed against him in relation to the “pork barrel scam.” In a statement released on Thursday, July 8, the Ombudsman said it respects the first division’s decision granting Revilla’s demurrer to evidence with a vote of 3-2. The Ombudsman said the move to no longer appeal was consistent with Ombudsman Samuel Martires’ policy of […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla’s former aide who was convicted of plunder in connection with the alleged misuse of the legislator’s pork barrel fund has died. Bureau of Corrections spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said Richard Cambe, who was committed at the New Bilibid Prison after his conviction in 2018, died past 6 p.m. on Thursday due to a stroke. “Initial investigation also shows no signs of foul play so far,” Chaclag said. Apart from Cambe, […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla has been rushed to the hospital after developing pneumonia. His wife, Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aug. 18. She said the results were based on the latest X-ray of her husband. “..And isolation in a regular facility is no longer ideal. Hospital care badly needed,” she said. Earlier, Revilla revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said apart from him, […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Revilla has tested positive for COVID-19. Revilla said apart from him, others from his household and personnel tested positive for coronavirus. The senator said they immediately isolated themselves following the results. His wife Lani, also the Bacoor mayor, and his children, however, tested negative. “Sa payo po ng aking doktor ay itutuloy ko ngayon ang aking quarantine, but will be under observation,” he said, noting that he was “okay.” He […]
(Eagle News) — Former senator and actor Ramon Revilla Sr. is now in stable condition. His grandson, Cavite Vice Gov. Jolo Revilla, made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, June 1, a day after his grandfather was rushed to the hospital. Senator Bong Revilla had said he rushed his 93-year-old father to the hospital on Sunday, around 6 p.m., after he had difficulty breathing and was “somewhat unresponsive.” Earlier on Monday, the senator said his […]
(Eagle News)–The staff member of Senator Bong Revilla who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 has passed away. Revilla made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, March 28. “I lost my staff and friend of almost 30 years to this COVID-19 this afternoon,” he said. Revilla, however, did not identify the staff member. Apart from him, Senate authorities earlier said also positive for COVID-19 were a staff member and a consultant for Senator […]
(Eagle News)–Two more individuals who work at the Senate have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. Senate Secretary Myra Marie Villarica on Friday, March 27, said one was a consultant of Senator Pia Cayetano. She said the consultant was not required to report to the office daily, and last reported for work on March 11. She was not present in the plenary hall during the last session day nor was she present during the […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla has filed a bill that, if passed, would allow the prior promotion of government employees who have reached the mandatory age of retirement. Under Senate Bill No. 1019, or “An Act Providing Automatic Promotion of Government Officials and Employees upon Retirement from Government Service,” the Salary Grade Level of the retiree adjusted by one grade higher shall be used as the basis for the computation of his or her retirement benefits. […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla has urged his colleagues to expedite the passage of the Magna Carta for Barangay Workers. In a statement, Revilla said the magna carta would “help provide a decent salary increase and additional benefits” for barangay officials and personnel. “Kung ano talaga yung mapag-usapan natin at kung ano talaga yung available funds na makakatulong sa kanila, yun ang pagtulungan nating maipasa,” Revilla said. Revilla noted that apart from being oriented of their […]
(Eagle News)–“People know who are and are not the real victims of political persecution.” This was the brief response of Senator Leila de Lima to Senator Bong Revilla’s statement allowing her to take part in Senate proceedings would only reflect double standards and would be a form of special treatment. In a statement, Revilla said when he was incarcerated due to “politically motivated charges,” it was “the official position of the Senate leadership at that […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Revilla described as “disheartening” what he said were the “double standards and sense of entitlement” of the group that is calling for detained Senator Leila de Lima to be allowed to participate in Senate proceedings. In a statement, Revilla said when he was incarcerated due to “politically motivated charges,” a “very vocal group” was against his participation in Senate proceedings. Revilla was eventually acquitted of the plunder charges filed against him in […]
