Tag: Guevarra

President-elect Marcos Jr picks 98-year old Enrile as chief legal counsel, Guevarra as next SolGen

Former AFP chief Faustino to be next Defense chief (Eagle News) – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has named three more additions to his cabinet, including former senator Juan Ponce Enrile and outgoing Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. The 98-year old Enrile — who had served as defense minister from 1972 to 1986 during the administration of the President-elect’s father, the late President Ferdinand Marcos — was named as incoming Presidential Legal Counsel. Guevarra, on the […]

DOST: VCO decreased virus amount up to 90% in mild COVID; Lagundi, Tawatawa reduced symptoms

  (Eagle News) — VCO or Virgin Coconut Oil compounds have decreased the amount of virus in mild COVID cases by as much as 60 to 90 percent in vitro, while clinical trials on Lagundi and TawaTawa have also shown favorable results, according to an official of the Department of Science and Technology. DOST Undersecretary Rowena Guevarra cited results of the in-vitro study of VCO on mild COVID cases which showed that the VCO compound […]

Philippine drug war review doubts police ‘self-defense’ claims: official

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippine government’s review of dozens of deadly drug war operations has cast doubt on police claims they acted in “self-defense”, a top official said Wednesday. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra announced this month that around 154 officers had been identified for “possible criminal liability” over police operations carried out during President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. Most of the 52 cases reviewed by the Justice Department and made public Wednesday were […]

DOST: Clinical trials in mixing and matching vaccines to start in July; 3,000 participants targeted

Safety and efficacy of using diffrent vaccines as 1st and 2nd dose to be known   (Eagle News) – Some 3,000 participants are targeted for clinical trials set for July that will focus on mixing and matching vaccines for first and second doses to be able to determine if this is safe and effective for Filipinos. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said that the clinical trials will use a total of five vaccines, […]

Updated: IATF allows religious gatherings in NCR Plus areas up to 30% of venue capacity, says Guevarra

Guevarra says IATF approved the 30% maximum capacity after oversight on “GCQ with heightened restrictions” guidelines   Updated: May 21, 2021 (Eagle News) — Religious gatherings in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal which are currently under General Community Quarantine with heightened restrictions protocol can be held up to 30 percent of a venue’s seating capacity. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra announced this saying that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the earlier 30 […]

Pres. Duterte discourages health workers from going abroad: “I don’t want you to come back in a coffin”

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte is discouraging health care workers from going abroad at this time to work in countries with high incidence of coronavirus cases. The President said that more than the fact that this adds to the depletion of much needed health care workers in the country, the migration of health care workers abroad would also endanger their lives. “Please do not misunderstand me. I am making it clear now. I […]

Guevarra expresses support for LGU enactment of measures vs discrimination of frontliners, COVID-19 patients

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has expressed support for the passage of measures at the local government unit level to prevent discrimination against frontliners and coronavirus disease 2019 patients. “Whether in the form of an ordinance or an executive order, local government issuances presumably have a deterrent effect on the commission of discriminatory acts in their respective jurisdiction,” Guevarra said. Guevarra made the statement after the Department of the Interior and Local Government urged LGUs […]

DOJ chief Guevarra directs NBI to probe killing of suspended BuCor legal chief

  (Eagle News) – The Department of Justice has asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the killing of the Bureau of Corrections former legal chief who was gunned down on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, in Muntinlupa City as he was about to fetch his young daughter at school. In Department Order No. 82 dated Feb. 19, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra directed the NBI to “conduct an investigation and case build-up on the […]

Guevarra: Filing of quo warranto petition vs ABS-CBN separate from franchise renewal process

(Eagle News)–The filing of the quo warranto petition against ABS-CBN is independent of the legislative process of the renewal of its franchise. This is according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, who issued the statement on Monday, Feb. 10. In filing the petition, the Office of the Solicitor General had said ABS-CBN Corp. and ABS-CBN Convergence violated the terms of the franchise when they did not seek the necessary permits to operate, and  the constitutional restriction […]

Guevarra confirms DOJ has been asked to “study procedure for terminating the VFA”

(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, Jan. 24, confirmed the Department of Justice has been asked to study the procedure for terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement. “Yes, the DOJ has been asked to study the procedure for terminating the VFA,” Guevarra said in a brief message. Guevarra’s revelation came a day after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to scrap the deal, which allows US bases in the country, following the US’ cancellation of […]

DOJ finds “probable cause” to file criminal charges vs Albalyalde before Ombudsman for 2013 Pampanga drug raid

At least five criminal charges to be filed vs Baloyo, 11 other policemen (Eagle News) – The Department of Justice has found probable cause to file graft and corruption charges against former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde for his role in directing and influencing police officers in the 2013 controversial and highly irregular Mexico, Pampanga drug raid In a 104-page resolution after the DOJ re-investigation, the Panel of prosecutors said that Albayalde […]

Heinous crime convicts, di kasama sa makakalaya sa GCTA law, ayon sa nilagdaang bagong IRR

https://youtu.be/1Dco0X2hyss   By Moira Encina Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Hindi na kasama ang mga heinous crime convicts sa makakalaya sa ilalim ng Republic Act 10592 o Good Conduct Time Allowance. Ito ay batay sa bagong implementing rules and regulations ng GCTA law na nilagdaan na nina Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra at Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año. Ni-rebisa ng binuong joint Department of Justice (DOJ)-Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) committee […]