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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday threatened to suspend mayors who could not “control” the drug problem in their cities, saying they were supposed to protect their constituents. “I will not return police power to you (if you can’t control the problem). Wala akong pakialam sa inyo,” he said during the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption in Malacanang. Duterte reiterated that the drug “apparatus” needed to […]
(Eagle News) — Uber on Wednesday opened the possibility of providing compensation to its aggrieved drivers following the transport network company’s suspension for “indisputable” violations. “The details need to be worked out, but we are very willing to work with the (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board)…,” Uber Regional General Manager Mike Brown said when asked about the possibility of giving its drivers financial remuneration. Brown, who had just attended a meeting with LTFRB officials […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Wednesday have been suspended in some parts of the country after the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced there would be thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Quezon, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Zambales, Bataan and Batangas. Below is a list of those places: All levels Baras, Rizal Cainta, Rizal Cardona, Rizal Imus, Cavite Laguna Las Piñas Morong, Rizal Muntinlupa — afternoon classes Taytay, Rizal Teresa, Rizal Morong, Rizal Pre-school to senior high […]
(Eagle News) — Severe Tropical Storm Gorio continued to intensify on Friday, as it headed northwest and enhanced the southwest monsoon that triggered rains in parts of the country. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Gorio was now packing maximum winds of 105 kilometers per hour, with a gust of 130 kph, prompting a gale warning to be hoisted over the northern and central seaboards of Luzon. […]
(Eagle News) — Classes and work in some parts of the country on Friday, July 28, have been suspended as Gorio continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, triggering rains. Below is a list of places where a suspension is in place. The places have been sorted alphabetically. Local government units All levels Agno, Pangasinan Alcala, Pangasinan Angono, Rizal Antipolo, Rizal Baliuag, Bulacan Bani, Pangasinan Baras, Rizal Bataan Bocaue, Bulacan Bugallon, Pangasinan Bulakan, Bulacan Bustos, Bulacan […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment has suspended the deployment of Filipino workers to Qatar amid a diplomatic crisis that has engulfed the region, this as the head of the Philippine Embassy in Doha called on all Filipinos there to “remain calm.” Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the suspension of the deployment was effective today, June 6. There are 141,000 documented Filipino workers in Qatar. Meanwhile, in an advisory, Ambassador Alan TImbayan called on […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has suspended the Energy Regulatory Commission chair. Jose Vicente Salazar was suspended for 90 days. Salazar faces a complaint before the Civil Service Commission. In their complaint affidavit filed in April, commissioners Alfredo Non, Gloria Victoria Yap-Taruc, Josefina Patricia Magpale-Asirit and Geronimo Sta. Ana accused Salazar of misconduct after he appointed Ronaldo Gomez as officer in charge-executive director while he was on leave. This despite the fact, they said, that current ERC directors […]
by Jim SLATER CLEVELAND, United States (AFP) — Golden State forward Draymond Green could only watch as his teammates missed a chance to capture the NBA Finals, but he’s back from a suspension and more motivated than ever. “I owe it to my teammates to come back and give all I have, all I can do to better the situation,” Green said Wednesday. “To come back and be a piece of that great team is […]
by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was issued a one-game suspension by the NBA on Sunday, sidelining him for the Monday’s potential title-clinching fifth game of the NBA Finals. The defending champion Warriors, who seized a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 108-97 victory over Cleveland on Friday, vowed to win the crown at home for Green. “It sucks now that he’s not going to […]
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay questioned the legality of his suspension by the DILG. Binay added that it is baseless and illegal. He added that his camp is still waiting for the decision from the Court of Appeals regarding their request for a temporary restraining order or TRO against the Ombudsman’s orders to suspend him. Binay also appealed for the public’s understanding as the Makati City Hall’s services are temporarily affected due to the implementation of the […]
The Sandiganbayan has upheld its decision to suspend Senator Jinggoy Estrada from his post for 90 days.
