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Cliffhanger Philippine presidential election race begins

by Karl Malakunas MANILA, Philippines (AFP) –A cliffhanger race to lead the Philippines began Tuesday with emotion-charged rallies by a dead movie star’s adopted daughter, a politician who brags about killing criminals and other top contenders. The three-month election campaign got under way with four aspirants standing a genuine chance of succeeding popular President Benigno Aquino, who is limited by the constitution to a single term. The Philippines has endured a turbulent democracy since emerging […]

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Senate wants to amend Omnibus Election Code

MANILA, Philippines – According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, the Omnibus Election Code should be amended to prevent over-spending as well as premature campaigning of candidates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Senator Escudero denies secret alliance with VP Binay

Amidst the spread of “Bi-Chiz” stickers in the social media, Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Chiz Escudero denied any secret alliance with Vice President Jejomar Binay regarding the 2016 elections. Escudero added that his partnership with Senator Grace Poe remains strong. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Philippines records lower unemployment rates

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) welcomed the result of the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) that showed that the number of unemployed Filipino dropped in the last quarter of 2015. From 23.7% or 10 million Filipinos, it dropped to 21.4% or 9.1 million Filipinos. This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded by the Philippines since 2009. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]

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No replacement yet for DFA’s del Rosario

MANILA, Philippines – There is still no replacement for Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, who submitted his resignation to President Benigno Aquino due to health problems, Said resignation will be effective on March 7. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TaAxP1Z05z4

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Marcos not worried about martial law critics

MANILA, Philippines – Vice Presidential candidates Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said that he is not worried regarding the critics of martial law. Marcos added that he respects the position of said groups, especially the campaign against the Marcoses returning to Malacañang. He said that he is ready to answer all of the allegations said critics will make. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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COMELEC to conduct mock elections on February 13

The Commission on Elections will conduct mock elections on Saturday, February 13. Said mock election will be conducted in 20 cities and municipalities all over the Philippines. According to the COMELEC, said mock elections have the the following aims: to ensure the security of the vote counting machine as well as the canvassing system, to energize the elections and to assure the public regarding the security of the automated filing system. (Eagle News Service Described […]

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China confirms first case of Zika virus

BEIJING, China – The first case of Zika virus was confirmed in China, with health officials saying that a 34-year old male from Venezuela who suffered from dizziness and fever. Thailand and Indonesia also recorded a case of Zika virus each. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Bullying not the solution in South China Sea – White House

WASHINGTON D.C.,United States of America – It is expected that the President of United States Barack Obama will deliver a hard-hitting message to China in a summit that will be attended by South East Asian nations. Said message is connected with the problem in South China Sea and that the bullying of large nations against smaller nations is not the solution to the said territorial dispute but the rule of law. Said summit will be […]

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Areas in South Cotabato implements water rationing

QUEZON City, Philippines — As the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continues to be felt, several areas in South Cotabato are now being rationed with water, with 200 families affected. According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, three water trucks were assigned to help the residents. Said office will also distribute water containers. (South Cotabato) <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

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Trump, Sanders win New Hampshire primaries

(Reuters) Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders coasted to victory on a wave of voter anger in the New Hampshire presidential nominating contest, thrashing traditional U.S. politicians in a display of anti-establishment power. Sweeping wins by Trump, a New York billionaire, and Sanders, a democratic socialist, on Tuesday testified to the sizable share of American voters upset at U.S. economic conditions and willing to send a shockwave to Washington in the Nov. 8 presidential […]

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WHO cautions against linking Zika virus with rare nerve disorder

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday urged caution about linking the Zika virus with a rare nerve disorder called Guillain-Barre which health officials in Colombia have blamed for three deaths. “Yes, we have seen cases of death from Guillain-Barre syndrome, three have been reported. But I would urge caution” on linking it with Zika, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier said. Colombia last Friday said three people had died after contracting the […]

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