Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
The camp of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV asked the Makati Regional Trial Court to suspend the libel case hearing filed against him by suspended Makati City mayor Junjun Binay, adding that they still don’t have the copy of the ruling of the said court so that they can file a motion for reconsideration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Philippine Red Cross is asking individuals that came from countries affected by the Zika virus to refrain from donating blood, with PRC Chairman Richard Gordon adding that this a precaution to avoid the spread of said virus in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TjOB347IzPI
Despite the spread of the Newcastle disease, the Department of Agriculture assured the public that the poultry supply remains stable. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/gneXanUz-4s
The Intellectual Property Rights said that it will act against a group of composers that make use of original works in the campaign materials of some candidates without permission from the original creators. The IPO reminded that it has the power to penalize acts that violate intellectual property rights. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/a03vwS4oBz8
The independent bloc of lawmakers holds President Benigno Aquino responsible for the death of the SAF 44, citing his many shortfalls during the Operation Exodus as the reason why the government forces suffered heavy casualties. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Faced with the continuing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the Department of Labor and Employment assured overseas Filipino workers that want to go home that there are many local job opportunities. DOLE also encouraged returning OFWs to engage in business. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Health will start the screening of those who are suspected of having the Zika virus, with Health Secretary Janet Garin saying the DOH will conduct said testing in six hospitals all over the Philippines. Garin added that they have disseminated over 1, 000 testing kits for the said virus. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/jkSm44dYHYg
The Commission on Elections asked candidates for the upcoming election to remove their campaign materials situated outside of the common poster area before the start of the official campaign period on February 9. COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista reminded the candidates that the placement of campaign materials outside of the common poster area is a violation of the election law which may result in their disqualification. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
February is Philippine Heart Month Here are some tips to take care of your heart: Infographics by Dex Magno Research by Amabelle Lopez Can’t see the image? Please click here: Philippine Heart Month Infographics
MANILA, Feb. 3 — Malacañang has welcomed the results of the 2016 Economic Freedom Index that showed a big improvement in the Philippines’ world ranking. The country jumped to 70th place from 76th place last year, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Tuesday. “We welcome the results of the 2016 Index of Economic Freedom, which shows the Philippines jumping from 76th place in 2015 to 70th place, having scored 63.1 out of a possible 100 points—up from […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 3 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will play co-host next month to a three-day, first-of-its-kind summit dedicated to environmental issues and their interrelation with sustainable development. Slated for February 9 to 11 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the “First Philippine Environment Summit: Breakthroughs and Innovations toward Sustainable Development” will bring together some 1,000 stakeholders from various sectors. It is co-organized by the Green Convergence for Safe […]
MANILA, Feb. 3 — The government’s fight against child labor, particularly its worst forms, has leveled up with the signing of the Joint Memorandum Circular on the Guidelines in the implementation of the H.E.L.P. M.E. Convergence Program to Address Child Labor. “The Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) is being issued to provide policy guidelines and procedures in the implementation of the HELP ME Convergence Program to Address Child Labor,” Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said […]
