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Over 2,200 students receive diplomas during NEU’s 41st commencement exercises
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Over 2,200 students from the tertiary and graduate levels received their diplomas during the New Era University’s 41st Commencement Exercises at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Tabernacle last April 29 and 30, 2016. With the theme, “Upholding Spiritual Fervor and Academic Excellence,” it was the first time since 2009 that the commencement ceremonies of the Collegiate and Higher Education levels were divided into three batches to accommodate […]
Tokyo stocks down as Takata sinks on new recalls, airbag deaths
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks slipped Friday as traders returned from a three-day break, with Takata hammered by news US regulators had ordered it to expand recalls of faulty airbags blamed for at least 13 deaths globally. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday ordered the embattled company to recall between 35 and 40 million more airbags installed in US cars. That is on top of the 50 million already recalled globally, including […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo unity remains strong
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Iglesia Ni Cristo is confident that its members will remain united this coming elections and beyond despite attempts of others to discredit its unity. Bro. Edwil Zabala, INC spokesperson, in an interview on NET 25, warned the public against people who will misrepresent themselves as members of the INC mobilized by candidates who failed to get the support of the church.
Veloso not included in next round of executions in Indonesia
QUEZON City, Philippines – The family of Mary Jane Veloso welcomed the decision of the Indonesian government, not including Veloso in the new round of executions this year. According to Indonesia’s Attorney General, they are respecting the legal processes in the Philippines connected with the case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia to conduct regular joint maritime patrols
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia guaranteed the conduct of regular joint maritime patrols in the Sulu and Celebes Seas by signing an agreement. The patrols are in response to the kidnapping incidents perpetrated by the Abu Sayyaf Group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippine embassies in Middle East ask OFWs to vote
QUEZON City, Philippines – The embassies and consulates of the Philippines in the Middle East asked the overseas Filipino workers in the region to vote. This after the voters’ turnout in Middle East only reached 20%. According to reports, only 119, 000 voters out of 500, 000 have voted. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
LRT fare hike will greet new president
QUEZON City, Philippines – The new President will have to deal with the fare increase in the LRT Line-1 which will be implemented one month after the new President is sworn into his or her office. Said fare increase is around 10%, depending on regulations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Group launches teachers’ hotline to counter election fraud
QUEZON City, Philippine – Amidst allegations of widespread electoral fraud during the May 9 elections, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers launched a teachers’ hotline to counter all forms of cheating during the elections. The hotline was established to guarantee the safety of the teachers who are in front lines during the election period. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
China and Russia to conduct joint anti-missile drill
QUEZON City, Philippines – China and Russia will conduct a joint anti-missile drill in the face of the plans of the United States of America and South Korea to install a missile defense system in the Korean Peninsula. As reported by the official English language newspaper of China, the joint drill will be conducted this month in the Russian Military Research Center. The joint drill aims to familiarize the countries’ forces in each other’s command […]
INC spokesperson warns against moves to discredit INC unity
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The spokesperson of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has warned the public against people who will misrepresent themselves as members of the Church, amid recent news of alleged movements by candidates who did not get the INC’s endorsement to mobilize alleged INC members. INC spokesperson minister Edwil Zabala said the Church had recently learned of these movements by candidates who had made plans to discredit the INC’s “one vote” […]
Consider the peace process when voting on election day — Deles
PASIG CITY, May 6 — Filipino voters should factor the stance of their candidates on peace for the country come election day on May 9, in order to preserve and continue the gains of the peace process initiatives of the current administration, said Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles. “I hope you will greatly consider the stance, or the lack thereof, of the candidates on the peace […]
