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NCRPO chief Albayalde: 36 dead in Pasay hotel fire; Lone gunman who tried to rob casino and caused fire also kills self

(Eagle News) — Thirty six people died from suffocation in a hotel in Pasay, where a lone gunman who tried to rob the casino there burnt furniture and other items to try to escape. National Capital Region Police Office chief Oscar Albayalde said in a television interview that 54 people were also injured–18 of which had to be rushed to the hospital—in a stampede that ensued following sight of the suspect who barged inside  Resorts World Manila carrying the baby […]

Seguridad sa NAIA itinaas sa pinakamataas na antas kasunod ng Resort World attack

(Eagle News) — Ipinatutupad na ngayon ang pinakamataas na antas ng seguridad sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Ito ay kasunod ng nangyaring pamamaril at panununog sa Resorts World Manila sa Pasay City. Ayon sa report, nasa mahigit 30 katao na ang kumpirmadong patay at 54 naman ang sugatan sa nangyaring insidente. Samantala, humingi naman ng paumanhin ang Cebu Pacific sa mga na-delay nilang flight dahil sa insidente. Una nang kinalma ni Philippine National Police (PNP) […]

36 dead bodies recovered inside Resorts World Manila; suffocation initial reason cited for death

  (Eagle News) – At least 36 persons — mostly women — were found dead inside Resorts World in Manila following an arson attack by what police said was a lone gunman who burned himself to death. The dead were reportedly found on the second floor of casino resort hotel. Initial reports said they died of suffocation and possibly because of a stampede. Southern Police Director Police Senior Supt. Tomas Apolinario said the victims were […]

Police: Lone gunman burned himself to death in Resorts World Manila; rules out terrorism angle

Gunman’s firearms, stolen casino chips worth P113-M, recovered (Eagle News) — Police said a man who fired an automatic rifle inside the Resorts World in Manila burned himself to death on the bed inside a hotel room, as police authorities ruled out terrorism in the attack. Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said the police found the lone gunman at room 510 of the Resorts World Manila. He allegedly tried to steal […]

Gunman dead after Philippine casino shooting; Police eye robbery angle, says gunman tried to steal P113-M worth of chips

A man who fired an automatic rifle inside a casino in Manila and triggered fears of a terrorist attack burned himself to death, police said, adding the incident was likely just a bungled robbery. People ran screaming out of Resorts World Manila, which is across a road from the Philippines’ international airport, after the man fired what police chief Ronald dela Rosa said was an M4 assault rifle and set fire to a gambling table […]

AFP forms inquiry board on bungled airstrike, bars pilots involved in incident from flying again

(Eagle News)– Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Eduardo Año has ordered the creation of a Board of Inquiry (BOI) that will probe the failed airstrike incident which killed 11 government troops and injured seven others. “It was very unfortunate and no one wanted it to happen. I am deeply saddened and the whole AFP commiserate with the bereaved families with deep regret,” Año said. “I ensure that all measures and […]

President Duterte says NDF consultants to be arrested if they return to the Philippines

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) –President Rodrigo Duterte warned the consultants of the National Democratic Front that they would be arrested if they return to the Philippines. The President gave his warning in his speech during the 119th anniversary of the Philippine Navy in Davao City, in the face of the previous order of the Communist Party of the Philippines leadership directing the New People’s Army to intensify attacks against government forces in Mindanao. “And […]

Akbayan Partylist solon says he will question martial law declaration before Supreme Court

QUEZON City, Philippines – Akbayan party-list Representative Tom Villarin said his group would file a petition with the Supreme Court questioning the declaration of martial law in Mindanao Villarin said that the declaration has no firm, factual basis. He added that Congress was not able to follow the provisions laid down in the Constitution when it failed to convene immediately after the declaration of martial law. https://youtu.be/mzrwcYgYjKI

Minority senators may face disciplinary measures for breaking executive session guidelines – Sen. Lacson

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Members of the Senate minority bloc may face disciplinary measures for breaking the guidelines on the executive session. Senate Committee on Public Order Chairman Panfilo Lacson said among these violations was discussing to the public what had been talked about privately between the senators and security officials. According to Lacson, the disclosure made by the minority senators may place the lives of soldiers in danger.

Individuals with “Maute” surnames surrender to authorities to clear their names

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Individuals with the surname of “Maute” voluntarily surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation in order to clear their names and to prove that they were not affiliated with the Maute Group. All in all, authorities said 10 who bore the “Maute” surname surfaced. They were apart from the 17 who surrendered without the same surname.   ”I tasked the NBI to conduct the investigation on the surrenderers pursuant to […]

Opening of classes postponed in some barangays in Lanao del Sur, Iligan City

(Eagle News)– Several barangays in Lanao del Sur and Iligan City will not observe the nationwide opening of classes for school year 2017-2018 on Monday (June 5). Education Secretary Leonor Briones said on Thursday this was upon the recommendation of authorities in Mindanao. Briones refused to name the selected barangays, but said the postponement of the opening of classes would apply to four barangays in Lanao del Sur, and another four in Iligan. The Department of […]

Federalism will help solve problems in Mindanao, says DILG Undersecretary

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Interior and Local Government Undersecretary John Castriciones said that federalism will greatly help solve the problems of Mindanao. In an interview with Net 25’s Sa Ganang Mamamayan,  Castriciones said that federalism will give local governments the ability to handle peace and order situations. “Sa aking pananaw, malaki ang maitutulong ng federalismo tungkol po dito sa problema natin sa insurgency. Pero kung titingnan po natin eh, kung ang kapangyarihan po ay […]