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VP Binay’s ratings improved, vows to work harder

With his ratings improving, Vice President Jejomar C. Binay said that he is more encouraged to “work harder” despite the controversies he is facing. In the latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey conducted last December 2015, Binay’s performance rating rose to 52 percent, while his trust rating to 49 percent, making him the second most trusted national government official after President Benigno S. Aquino III who got 53 and 55 percent in performance and trust rating […]

VP Binay leads presidential survey

In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Vice-President Jejomar Binay took the lead with 31%, 5 points higher compared to the last survey. Said survey was conducted last January 8. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

US will not allow China to take control of West Philippine Sea

In a meeting held at its capital, the United States of America expressed its iron-clad commitment in defending the Philippines in its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea. Also, the US will implement steps to ensure the freedom of navigation in the region. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Sugar shortage due to El Niño

The Sugar Regulatory Administration plans to import additional sugar as production of said agricultural product suffers a down slide due to the effects of El Niño. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Ml6fZoQWux4

Re-opening of Mamasapano investigation, postponed

As the Philippine National Police will conduct re-commemoration activities to honor the 44 fallen Special Action Force Commandos on January 25, Senator Grace Poe, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Order, allowed that the re-opening of the Mamasapano incident investigation be set on January 27, to give chance to PNP members so that they can attend said re-investigation. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

President Aquino’s veto of SSS pension hike earns negative reactions

Negative reactions flooded in after President Benigno S. Aquino III vetoed the law proposing a Php 2000-increase in the SSS pension for retired members. Senator Cynthia Villar expressed her beliefs that said action will negatively affect the campaign of administration candidates, especially Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas. According to Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez, President Aquino wasted the opportunity to leave a good legacy before leaving his position. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

Police not exempted from election gun ban

The leadership of the Philippine National Police warned its personnel that they are not exempted from the election gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections and that they will face severe sanctions in case they violate said ban. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PNP and AFP, in full alert after Jakarta attacks

After the series of attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are in full and heightened alert in preparation for any untoward incident. Both organizations added, however, that there are no currently monitored terrorist threats against the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines asks US for joint naval patrol

In a joint meeting between the Foreign Affairs and Defense departments of both countries, the Philippines requested the United States of America to conduct joint naval patrols in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Congress asks DBM to explain where sin taxes are going

The House of Representatives is asking the Department of Budget Management to explain where the sin taxes are going. As per Republic Act 10351 or Sin Tax Law, said tax should be used for the universal healthcare program as well as for the construction of hospitals and clinics in various places in the country but members of the lower house observed that many Filipinos remain outside the coverage of the universal health care program. (Eagle […]

BOC warns public against fake medicine

After intercepting several shipments of fake medicine from China in the Manila International Cargo Port, the Bureau of Customs asked the public to be careful in buying medicine. The BOC was able to intercept 5 million fake Biogesic tablets and 1 million fake Solmux capsules. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Three arrests made by Indonesian anti-terrorism police following Jakarta attack

Media reported that three people suspected of plotting an attack were arrested before dawn in Depok, just south of Jakarta, on Friday (January 15). Metro TV said there was no indication that the men – which it described as a bomb-maker, a firearms expert and a preacher – were linked to Thursday’s (January 14) attack. “The informant told us that the people (who are arrested) were told to follow and to be devoted. (The investigation) […]