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RIO de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazilian authorities warned against ticket scalpers for the 2016 Rio Olympics even if the organizers are still to issue official tickets. According to the Brazilian police, said act will be met with appropriate penalties like imprisonment. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Ehl-fu3Z1QA
BAGUIO City, Philippines – The Supreme Court approved the request of online news website, Rappler, to cover the Commission on Elections – Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas presidential debates and broadcast it through online livestreaming despite the protests of big television networks regarding their exclusive rights. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NU6PMrwslj8
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito filed bail in the 5th division of the Sandiganbayan after said court ordered his arrest due to the Php 2.1 million graft case filed against him. The senator filed a Php 30, 000 bail bond for the graft case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Prince Albert of Monaco arrived at the Philippines for a two-day official visit which is expected to create a stronger diplomatic and economic relations between the Philippines and Monaco. Prince Albert is also scheduled to visit the Tubbataha Reef in Palawan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Employment agencies declare that the Philippines need more than 2000 nurses in the business process outsourcing as call center agents. Said nurses will work as coordinators, utilization managers and clinical analysts. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Land Transportation Office rescinded its administrative order banning vintage vehicles during weekdays due to protests of several vintage car owners. The LTO added that it will once again conduct consultation regarding the matter. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board dismissed 5, 000 applicants for the app-based transport service provider Uber for failure to comply with the requirements despite being given ample time. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – In order to ensure that the proposed Php 30 taxi flag down rate will be beneficial to both commuters and drivers, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will conduct a hearing regarding the motion of reconsideration filed by transport groups regarding the proposed flag down rate. The LTFRB added that due to the motion for reconsideration, the implementation of the proposed flag down rate will be postponed but the Php 30 […]
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ralph Recto praised the Commission on Higher Education when it granted said senator’s appeal to give an extension to teachers affected by the K-12 program to apply for scholarship programs. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
(Reuters) – U.S. troops on Monday (April 4) fired mobile artillery rockets as part of a new training demonstration during annual joint military exercises with the Philippines. Video footage released by the U.S. and Philippine military shows American soldiers firing six reduced range practice rockets from two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) at a Philippine military camp north of Manila. HIMARS were used in Afghanistan, according to the U.S. military. The practice rockets have […]
Hanoi, Vietnam (AFP)—Vietnam’s new prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was formally voted in and handed a five-year term by lawmakers Thursday to round off a leadership change among Communist top brass. Phuc was the only candidate nominated for the position by party officials earlier this year and won 90.26 percent of the votes in the rubber stamp parliament. “I will do my best to serve the country and people,” the 61-year-old, who was previously a deputy prime […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan fifth division issued an arrest warrant against Senator Jose “JV” Ejercito and five others for the graft case filed against them by the Office of the Ombudsman for the alleged illegal procurement of 2.1-million pesos worth of firearms. Also ordered arrested are the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members of San Juan City, namely: City Administrator Ranulfo Dacalos, City Treasurer Rosalinda Marasigan, City Attorney Romualdo Delos Santos, […]
