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President Duterte in “excellent health,” just needs some rest, says Palace

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Malacañang on Tuesday, June 13, said that President Rodrigo Duterte was in ‘excellent health’ after reportedly not feeling well because of his “brutal” schedule that saw him visit various military camps in Mindanao and wakes of government troops and civilians killed in Marawi City. “The President is actually in excellent health, except for the fact that his schedule had been brutal,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. The statement was made after concerns were raised […]

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DOH urges breastfeeding for displaced Marawi mothers with babies

  (Eagle News) — The Department of Health is urging mothers with new born babies displaced by the crisis in Marawi City to continue breastfeeding their infants to protect them from infections such as diarrhea and pneumonia. “Women can continue breastfeeding during emergencies, most especially when the community supports them, despite misconceptions that they cannot,” stated DOH Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell–Ubial. The DOH said that in the light of the prevailing situation in Marawi City […]

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AFP won’t bomb mosque in Marawi, says military spokesman

(Eagle News)– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will not bomb the mosque in Marawi City that Maute group used as a sniper nest and arsenal stash. “We categorically state that we have not bombed and will not bomb mosque in Marawi,” AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. quoted AFP chief of staff Gen. Eduardo Año as saying during the Mindanao Hour briefing in Malacañang on Wednesday (June 14). “The Armed Forces leadership […]

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Authorities call for “united stand” vs terrorism

(Eagle News) — Authorities on Wednesday called for a united stand against terrorism, amid calls from an international terrorist group to step up attacks in countries all over the world, including the Philippines. “Kaya kami nakikiusap sa buong Pilipinas na magkaisa tayo. Huwag nating payagan na ito ay mangyari sa atin. Kita niyo ang karahasan sa Marawi,” Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said at the Mindanao Hour briefing. “We must all […]

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Board of Inquiry completes probe into “friendly fire” incident that killed 10 soldiers in Marawi

AFP spokesperson says he has not read report, but that it contains recommendations that stem from the June “accident” (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has finished its probe into the incident that saw “friendly fire” kill at least 10 government troopers in Marawi weeks ago. Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, AFP spokesperson, said at the Mindanao Hour briefing on Wednesday that the report of the Board of Inquiry led by General Raffy Valencia has been […]

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Mga kritiko ng martial law ipadala na lang sa Mindanao – Sen. Sotto

(Eagle News) — Makabubuting ipadala na lamang sa Marawi City ang lahat ng mga kritiko ng idineklarang batas militar ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Mindanao. “Padala na lang lahat ng kontra sa Marawi. Sila tumapos ng gulo,” ito ang naging pahayag ni Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto kasunod ng isinagawang oral arguments ng Korte Suprema kung saan iginigiit ng mga petitioner na walang sapat na batayan ang pagpapatupad ng martial law. Ayon kay Sotto, tila […]

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Authorities: Islamist militants in Marawi killing, enslaving civilians

Islamist militants holding parts of a Philippine city are killing civilians who try to flee while using others as orderlies and cooks, authorities said Tuesday after the gunmen boasted of executions. There are around 1,000 people trapped in the parts of Marawi city that the militants control, the government said, three weeks after fighting erupted with members of the Maute group that has pledged allegiance to the international terrorist group Islamic State. Authorities say 400 gunmen […]

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Maute matriarch, former Marawi City Mayor, 13 others undergo inquest proceedings

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The mother of Abdullah and Omar Maute, two leaders of the Maute Group, has undergone inquest proceedings. The Prosecutors’ Office in Cagayan De Oro City conducted the inquest of Ominta “Farhana” Maute. Aside from Farhana, former Marawi City Mayor Fahad Salic and 13 other members underwent inquest proceedings. Salic was arrested for his alleged links with the Maute Group. He was included in an arrest order issued by Defense Secretary and martial law administrator […]

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Philippine flags at half-mast in all gov’t offices to honor fallen troops in Marawi

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Malacañang directed all government offices in the country to put the Philippine flag at half-mast as an act of condoling with the families of all the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police and civilians who died in military operations in Marawi City. All government offices in the Philippines were ordered to put the Philippine flag at half-mast today, June 13, until Friday, June 16. […]

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Supreme Court orders PHL flags in all courts nationwide to be placed at half-mast

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno on Tuesday, June 13, ordered all courts in the country to place the Philippine flag at half-mast to honor the soldiers and policemen who were killed in action in Marawi City. The order includes the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals. “In solidarity with the families of all Filipinos who have been killed in the current […]

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SC should respect Congress decision to not hold joint session on ML declaration – solon

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro appealed to the Supreme Court to respect the decision of both houses of Congress to not hold a joint session on the declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Castro said that the high court should respect Congress’ decision to avoid a constitutional crisis. “Ang sa akin dito ay dapat respetuhin nila kung ano ang paninindigan ng Kongreso. Sila naman ay hindi din […]

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Facebook to remove alleged terrorists accounts

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Social media giant, Facebook, will remove accounts belonging to terrorists after the Armed Forces of the Philippines appealed for it to remove and investigate more than 60 accounts belonging to the Maute Group and its sympathizers. Facebook said that accounts belonging to groups and persons involved in terrorist activities are against its community standards and that it is ready to remove posts, comments and even the accounts of those […]

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