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(Eagle News)—Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday, Aug. 26, said he was “deeply saddened” by the passing of US Senator John McCain, a “true friend of the Philippines and the Filipino people.” “As Chair of the Armed Services Committee of the United States Senate, Senator McCain was among those who valued not just the shared history between our two countries but also the importance of our strategic partnership,” he said. Lorenzana noted that McCain “never […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines joined the international community in mourning the passing of Kofi Annan, former United Nations secretary. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the Philippines “will remember” the “statesman, diplomat, and peacemaker” for his “unwavering commitment to multilateralism that reinvigorated the (UN) and brought peace to places around the world that have been torn apart by conflict.” “His dignity, vision, and determination has made our world a better place to […]
by Nina Larson Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)–Former UN chief and Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annan died Saturday at the age of 80, his foundation announced, prompting a barrage of grief-stricken tributes from around the world. The Ghanaian national, who lived in Switzerland, was a career diplomat who projected quiet charisma and was widely credited for raising the world body’s profile in global politics during his two terms as UN chief from 1997 to […]
(Eagle News) — A tenth complaint has been filed in connection with the Dengvaxia brouhaha. Fredeswinda Jajalla-Nimura filed the charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and for violation of the Anti-Torture Act against former Health Secretary Janette Garin, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, and several others before the Department of Justice, following the death of her daughter Naomi. According to Nimura, this came seven days after her daughter received a dose of Dengvaxia on Nov. […]
(Eagle News) — The Commission on Human Rights said an investigation into the possible liability of policemen in the death of detainee Genesis Argoncillo is already underway. “Sa pagkakataong may malinaw na paglabag sa batas, pinapaalalahan ng CHR ang kapulisan na kahit ang mga nakabilanggo o persons deprived of liberty ay may mga karapatang kailangan pangalagaan,” CHR spokesperson Jackie de Guia said in a statement. According to De Guia, police negligence that led to a […]
(Eagle News) — The Quezon City Police District on Thursday, June 21, denied a family’s allegations one of their detainees had died because he was mauled while under their custody. In a statement, the QCPD said the allegations of the family of Genesis Argoncillo alias Tisoy, who was arrested for alarm and scandal on June 15, were “mere conjectures until an autopsy is performed.” According to the QCPD, Dr. Jethiel Fabon had certified there were […]
(Eagle News)– Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio on Monday, June 11, lamented the death of former security adviser Roilo Gomez. In a statement, Carpio called an “indefatigable defender of the West Philippine Sea.” Golez, like Carpio, had been very vocal about the Philippines’ claims in the West Philippine Sea. Before Golez died, he had just given an interview over radio dzrh about the topic. “We lost a true patriot..He embraced lawfare as a peaceful […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez has passed away. In a statement, House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, quoting House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, said Golez died due to a heart attack. ANC said he was supposed to give an interview over its television program, but felt unwell and was rushed to the hospital. Golez was 71 years old. He served as former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s security adviser from 2001 […]
(Eagle News) — Lawyer Oliver Lozano has passed away, a radio report said. The report over dzbb said Lozano, known for filing multiple impeachment complaints against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, died due to a heart attack early Thursday, April 12. A day before, he was reportedly rushed to the hospital after experiencing weakness in the body. His remains have been cremated and are interred at the Mt. Carmel Shrine Mortuary Chapel in New Manila, Quezon […]
(Eagle News) — Former Ilocos Norte Rep. Roquito Ablan Jr. passed away on Monday. His son, Communications Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. The government official said his father was 85 years old. “My dad passed away peacefully this morning. Lucky to be at his bedside when he died,” the younger Ablan said. His father was an 8-term representative of the 1st district of Ilocos Norte in the Lower House. He also […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76, a family spokesman said Wednesday “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” Professor Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert, and Tim said in a statement carried by Britain’s Press Association news agency. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has found probable cause to indict 11 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for their alleged involvement in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio Castillo III last year. Based on the March 6 resolution approved by Acting Prosecutor General Jorge Catalan Jr., to be charged for violation of the anti-hazing law are Arvin Balag, Ralph Trangia, Oliver John Audrey Onofre, Mhin Wei Chan, […]
