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(Eagle News) — The alleged middleman in the P6.4-billion shabu shipment that entered the country via Customs express lanes in May is now a free man. This was after the woman who filed a rape case against Kenneth Dong before the Parañaque Regional Trial Court Branch 195 submitted an affidavit of desistance to say she would no longer pursue the case against him. The warrant of arrest issued by Judge Aida Estrella Macapagal in connection […]
(Eagle News) — Masasaksihan sa susunod na linggo ang isang meteor shower na kung tawagin ay “leonids.” Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang “leonids” ay isang uri ng masagana o maraming meteor shower. Magaganap ang “leonids” sa mga huling oras ng November 17 hanggang madaling-araw ng November 18. Inaasahang nasa sampung meteor kada oras ang masasaksihan sa mga nasabing petsa.
(Eagle News) — Plano ng National Housing Authority (NHA) na matapos sa taong 2019 ang housing program nito para sa mga biktima ng super typhoon Yolanda na nanalasa noong taong 2013. Ayon sa NHA, umaasa sila na maitatayo ang natitirang permanent housing units sa unang quarter ng 2019. Tiwala aniya sila na matatapos ito hanggang sa second quarter ng nasabing taon. Batay sa status report ng ahensya, mula nitong October 30, nasa kabuuang 78,291 units […]
(Eagle News) — Charges on Wednesday were filed against former President Benigno Aquino III in connection with the botched Mamasapano operation that saw over 40, many of them members of the Special Action Force, killed in 2015. Complaints for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and for usurpation of official functions were filed against the former chief executive before the Sandiganbayan. The charges for reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide earlier recommended by […]
(Eagle News) — The National Police Commission has stripped five mayors of their supervision and control over the Philippine National Police in their respective areas of jurisdiction. In an Oct. 30 order, Catalino Cuy, officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, said the removal of the powers of Teresa, Rizal Mayor Raul Palino; Lemery, Batangas Mayor Eulalio Alilio; Rodriguez, Rizal Mayor Cecilio Hernandez; Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili; and San Pablo […]
(Eagle News) — Bring it on. This was what Senator Richard Gordon had to say to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who said he would file a plunder case against the Senate blue ribbon committee chair in connection with his alleged misuse of Red Cross funds. “There he goes again. He’s done it before, he’s gonna do it again. Let him file the suit. I’m gonna account for every centavo,” Gordon said in an interview over […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Tuesday the release of P500 million to fund the medical requirements of wounded soldiers. In his speech during the launch of livelihood projects for the uniformed men in Taguig, Duterte also announced the construction of a housing subdivision for the soldiers. “Maybe give me until March, matatapos village niyo. I want it near the camps, an urban city, so you’ll have access to (your needs),” Duterte said. […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that plea bargaining in drug cases is allowed. In a press briefing, SC spokesperson Theodore Te said the High Court denied with finality a motion for reconsideration to its earlier decision that nullified a provision from the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act barring the conduct of plea bargains. The SC voted unanimously to declare Section 23 of the law unconstitutional in August, noting that the High Court […]
(Eagle News) — The chief of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Dionisio Santiago has already submitted his letter of irrevocable resignation to Malacanang, according to reports. This was after he spoke out against the construction of the mega drug rehabilitation center in Nueva Ecija saying this was an ill-advised move, and after a recent reorganization at the Dangerous Drugs Board itself. Malacanang is yet to acknowledge that it has received Santiago’s resignation, The latest news […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Janet Lim Napoles’ petition questioning a Sandiganbayan decision that denied her petition for bail. According to SC spokesperson Theodore Te, the Sandiganbayan did not “gravely abuse discretion” when it issued its Oct. 16 decision. In the 378-page decision, the third division said there was strong evidence to keep Napoles in trial in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam. This was contrary to Napoles’ claims the […]
(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Senate to comment on the petition filed by alleged Aegis Juris fraternity leader Arvin Balag challenging his detention in the Upper House. In a press briefing, SC spokesperson Theodore Te said the High Court was directing respondents to comment on Balag’s petition and application for a temporary restraining order “within a non-extendible period of 10 days upon receipt of this order.” Senators ordered Balag’s detention […]
(Eagle News) — Posible na namang tumaas ang singil sa kuryente ng Meralco ngayong buwan makaraang bumagsak ang maraming power plant noong nakaraang buwan na nagpataas sa presyo ng kuryente sa spot market at dahil sa paghina ng palitan ng piso kontra dolyar. Bagaman maaaring tumaas ang generation cost, inihayag ng Meralco na hindi naman gaanong malaki ang inaasahang dagdag-singil sa kuryente. Sa Huwebes, November 9, kanilang i-aanunsiyo ang aktuwal na dagdag sa generation charge […]
