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(Eagle News) — Both Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and Mans Carpio on Thursday admitted to knowing Charlie Tan, a supposed player in corruption in the Bureau of Customs, but noted that they knew nothing about his supposed illegal activities. The presidential son said Tan was his “friend” whom he knew to be a nightclub owner who was also engaged in a seafood business in Palawan and in a piggery business. Carpio said that was […]
(Eagle News) — The son-in-law of President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday denied he was engaged in illegal activities involving the Bureau of Customs, noting that he was only at one point in the Office of the Commissioner because he was representing a client. Mans Carpio said he went to the office of then-Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon to explain to him the “crusade” of a certain “Mr. Reta.” He said “Mr. Reta” wanted the BoC to use […]
(Eagle News) — Dalawang Mercedes Benz at mga parte nito ang nasabat ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) sa Manila International Container Port (MICP). Ang shipment na nakapangalan sa Juljerjac Trading ay hinarang dahil sa paglabag sa Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) matapos na hindi maideklara ang tunay nitong laman. Ayon sa Customs, idineklarang parte ng sasakyan ang laman ng shipment pero nang buksan, dalawang 2009 model na Mercedes Benz ang nakita sa loob ng […]
Gordon warns Trillanes vs making “baseless allegations” (Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes on Thursday accused Davao Vice Mayor of being a member of a “triad” based on a supposed tattoo on the presidential son’s back. But Senator Richard Gordon, Senate blue ribbon committee chair, warned Trillanes against making “baseless allegations.” Trillanes said the “dragon” tattoo the presidential son supposedly had was the “physical proof” that he was a member of the syndicate, based on […]
(Eagle News) — Former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon was again a no-show in Thursday’s Senate blue ribbon committee, citing what he said was the need to “protect (his) rights.” In a letter sent to the committee headed by Senator Richard Gordon, Faeldon said he would answer allegations if charges were filed against him before a “competent court.” Faeldon noted that his decision to absent himself was “not an act of defiance,” noting that he attended […]
(Eagle News) — Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte has arrived at the Senate. The presidential son was seen in the premises past 9:30 a.m. He is currently being held outside the plenary. He and his brother in law Mans Carpio were invited by the Senate blue ribbon committee to shed light on the entry of a P6.4-billion drug shipment via Customs express lanes in the country in May. This was after fixer Mark Taguba claimed […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is not giving any legal advice to his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and his son-in-law Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. Duterte said that his only advice to his son and son-in-law is that they should appear before the Senate, if they are not hiding anything. The two are set to be at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Thursday, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said that China should undertake a stronger action to stop the entry and shipment of illegal drugs to the Philippines. Kim said that majority of illegal drugs entering the Philippines came from China, and that China should enact more laws to prevent illegal drug shipping. When asked to comment on the drug problem of the Philippines, Kim said that if China […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The United States government will give US$15 million or Php 730 million for emergency relief and recovery assistance to the communities in Marawi and neighboring areas. “The United States is deeply committed to this relationship and remains ready to support our friend and ally as we face the challenges and opportunities,” US Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim said. Kim said that the donation will come through Washington’s foreign aid […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte met with parents of slain teenager Carl Angelo Arnaiz on Wednesday. Apart from Duterte, and Carlito and Eva Arnaiz, also in the meeting at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang–based on pictures provided by the Department of Justice—were Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre and Public Attorneys Office chief Persida Acosta. The 19-year-old Arnaiz and his 14-year-old companion Reynaldo de Guzman went missing on Aug. 18 after they went out to buy […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday said it “regret(s) the news” of Rafael Mariano’s rejection as Agrarian Reform secretary. “Improving the quality of life of our farmers is the commitment of the Duterte administration, and Secretary Mariano has been pivotal in promoting farmers’ rights and welfare, and ensuring their security of land tenure,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. “Our people will always be grateful to Secretary Mariano for his dedicated and passionate service to […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Commission on Appointments on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Rafael Mariano as Agrarian Reform secretary. More than 13 members of the CA voted against the former militant lawmaker, citing the joint resolution of security officials of Region 11 that recommended that Mariano be removed as a member of the government peace panel early this year. The officials made the recommendation after Mariano was linked to the planning and […]
