(Eagle News) — For Senator JV Ejercito, the two recent killings of mayors, if proven to be connected, were “probably intended to shame the government.” “I’m a little bit alarmed kasi two days dalawang mayors,” he told reporters, referring to the slays of Tanauan, Batangas Mayor Antonio Halili and General Tinio, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ferdinand Bote. Halili was shot as he was presiding over the city’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, July 2. A day later, […]
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Marc Pingris apologizes for selfie after brawl between PHL, Australian teams
(Eagle News) — Marc Pingris on Tuesday, July 4, apologized for his selfie after the brawl between Gilas Pilipinas and the Australian team during a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 2. “I sincerely apologize to everyone who were affected by the selfie that I took during the break of the Gilas Pilipinas vs. Australia game. While I honestly meant no disrespect to anyone, I realized that the timing was inappropriate,” he said in an […]
Ten family members found hanged in Delhi home – police
Indian police launched an investigation Sunday after a family of 11 was found dead inside their home in New Delhi. Police have cordoned off the home in Burari in the north of the capital where the bodies of seven women and four men were discovered Sunday. “10 of the 11 family members were found hanging when we reached the house. The last, a 75-year-old female, was dead on the floor,” a Delhi police official told […]
Thousands march in Hong Kong as restrictions grow
Protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday in one of the city’s major annual pro-democracy rallies as organisers said the event was coming under unprecedented pressure from authorities. Beijing has become increasingly intolerant of signs of dissent in semi-autonomous Hong Kong since massive pro-democracy rallies in 2014 brought parts of the city to a standstill and led to the emergence of activists demanding independence from China. Hong Kong has rights unseen on the mainland, […]
Notorious gangster flees French jail by helicopter
A notorious career thief who was once France’s most-wanted man pulled off a daring jailbreak on Sunday, fleeing a prison near Paris by helicopter in a commando-style operation. Redoine Faid, 46, who previously said his life of crime was inspired by films such as “Scarface”, broke out of the prison with the help of three armed accomplices, according to sources close to the case. It is the second time Faid has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak — in […]
England’s oldest rugby international Walker dies
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)- Harry Walker England’s oldest ex-international rugby union player has died aged 103 his former club Coventry announced. Walker, a prop, made nine Test appearances for England — making his debut at the advanced age of 32 in 1947 and had to buy his own pair of white shorts to play for his country as Coventry wore an all blue strip. “When we started singing ‘God Save The King’, it got to me […]
Pimentel: Under Constitution, Calida not required to divest from family’s security agency
(Eagle News) — For Senator Koko Pimentel, Solicitor General Calida does not have to divest from his family’s security agency. Pimentel, a bar topnotcher, said this was because according to the Constitution, he said, only Cabinet members were required to divest. “Ang requirement naman since government employee ka huwag ka naman actively magpatakbo ng company e hindi naman daw siya ang nagpapatakbo,” he said. Calida has denied allegations of conflict of interest stemming from Vigilant […]
JUST IN: Zinedine Zidane resigns as Real Madrid manager
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Zinedine Zidane has resigned as manager of Real Madrid. Zidane made the announcement in a press conference. “The team needs to continue winning and needs a change,” he said. His resignation came just days after guiding the club to a 3rd straight Champions League trophy.
Sandiganbayan junks Argosino’s bid for plunder case vs him to be dismissed
(Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan’s sixth division has denied the appeal of former immigration deputy commissioner Al Argosino for the plunder case against him to be dismissed. In a 13-page resolution, the division said it denied Argosino’s motion to quash the case stemming from the P50-million bribery scandal in 2016. The P50 million Argosino and fellow immigration deputy commissioner Michael Robles allegedly extorted from Chinese businessman Jack Lam were supposedly in exchange for the release of […]
Albayalde sacks 10 San Rafael, Bulacan policemen for alleged extortion; San Rafael police chief also dismissed
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde has ordered the dismissal of ten San Rafael, Bulacan policemen for alleged extortion, and the San Rafael police chief for command responsibility. Also charged with kidnapping, robbery in band and for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act were Senior Inspector Wilfredo Dizon Jr.; SP04 Gary Santos; SPO2 Christopher Aragon; SPO1 Dante Castillo; SPO1 Jophey Cucal; SPO1 Rolando Ignacio Jr; PO3 Dennis De Vera; PO2 Rosauro […]
Senator Villar: BTC’s proposed annual IRA for Bangsamoro reduced in approved BBL versions of Senate, House
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The annual internal revenue allotment of the Bangsamoro has been reduced in the approved versions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law of the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Senator Cynthia Villar, from the 6 percent of the net national revenue collection of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Bureau of Customs proposed by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, or P72 billion, the yearly IRA of the Bangsamoro in […]
Roque: PHL looking to import cheaper diesel from Russia
(Eagle News) — The Philippines is looking to import diesel from Russia. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, based on a report from Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, the Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) has taken steps to do just that to help mitigate the effects of the rising prices in fuel. “Ang landed cost po dito kasama na ‘yung cost, insurance and freight sa Pilipinas is estimated only to be between ₱25 to ₱27,” Roque said. He said, […]