(Eagle News) – Sa episode na ito ng Saganang Mamamayan (January 28), tinalakay ang naging pagbubukas muli ng Senado sa imbestigasyon ng Mamasapano operations. Hinimay nina dating Congressman Rodante Marcoleta at ng kanyang co-anchor na si Gen Subardiaga ang mga napag-usapan sa Mamasapano hearing. Ayon pa kay Marcoleta, maaaring mas inalam pa sana ng Pangulong Aquino ang kalagayan ng mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), na nakikipagbakbakan sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Maaari […]
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71-year old Trong re-elected as general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party
(Reuters) — The 12th National Congress of the Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party concluded in Hanoi on Thursday (January 28) after re-electing Nguyen Phu Trong as the party’s General Secretary. The re-election was an expected outcome that bolsters consensus rule but creates some uncertainty about the momentum of economic reform. Trong, 71, is seen by experts as a conservative apparatchik and a party loyalist unlikely to deviate from the party’s economic and foreign policy agenda, […]
President Aquino thanks Emperor Akihito for maintaining close ties with Phl
PRESIDENT Aquino expressed his gratitude to Japan’s Emperor Akihito as the Chief Executive hosted a state banquet in honor of the emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko, in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday evening. In his toast, President Aquino recalled how the Philippines and Japan overcame challenges “during the dark episodes in the history of our nations”. “It is, however, upon this history that we have built a far more enduring relationship. Japan has been a […]
Enrile: President Aquino, interesado lang kay Marwan; ‘Di tinanong ang kalagayan ng kaniyang tropa
President Aquino, lalong nadiin sa Mamasapano operation Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na itinago sa mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ang Oplan Exodus para mahuli ang international terrorist na si Zulkifli Bin Hir alyas Marwan. Sa muling pagbubukas ng imbestigasyon ng senado, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na kinontrol ng Pangulo at ni dating PNP chief Alan Purisima ang sitwasyon. Iprinisinta ni Enrile ang walong puntos na nagpapakita sa […]
President Aquino at Purisima, inilihim ang Mamasapano operation – Sen. Enrile
Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na sadyang inilihim sa pagitan nila ni dating Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima ang Oplan Exodus sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng senado sa Mamasapano encounter, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na sinira ng Pangulo ang command system ng pambansang pulisya maging ng sandatahang lakas ng Pilipinas. Nanindigan si Enrile na may aktibong partisipasyon ang Pangulong Aquino simula pa […]
VACC disappointed with Mamasapano re-investigation
The group Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption expressed their dismay at the lack of new information coming from the Senate’s re-investigation of the Mamasapano incident. According to the VACC, the group was expecting new witnesses and documents. On the other hand, said group praised Senator Juan Ponce Enrile for his incisive queries alleging that President Noynoy Aquino is responsible for said incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
Taiwan’s president visits territory in West Philippine Sea
The President of Taiwan visited his country’s territory in the West Philippine Sea for the Chinese New Year and as part of his farewell visit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate will no longer call new Mamasapano hearing
According to the Senate Committee on Public Order Chairman Grace Poe, the upper chamber of the Congress will no longer hold new hearing regarding the Mamasapano incident as there was no new information or evidence that will justify the changing of the result of the committee report. On the other hand, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is satisfied with the result of the proceedings and that the alleged liability of the President is now clearer. (Eagle […]
Philippines loses 10 places in corruption index
According to the latest survey conducted by Transparency International, the Philippines lost 10 places in the Corruption Perception Index despite the “Daang Matuwid” advocated by the Aquino Administration. From the 85th rank, the Philippines reached 95th this year. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia are perceived as the most corrupt countries this year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Lt. Col. Marcelino also faces election gun ban violation
Other than the illegal drugs charges filed against Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that he also faces charges for violation of the election gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Gun ban violators reach 396
According to the Philippine National Police, ever since the election gun ban, they have arrested 396 gun ban violators, most of which are civilians. The PNP also confiscated 254 guns, 2, 000 deadly weapons, 14 grenades and others. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/v_I-_8VVtFE
Comfort women still asking for justice
A group of comfort women expressed concern that their quest for justice may be derailed as the government courts Japan’s support in the Philippines’ territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. According to Atty. Harry Roque, Japan’s human rights violations against the comfort women in World War II should not be set aside just for the sake of the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]