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The Department of Foreign Affairs sent a crisis management team to the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border to monitor the situation of overseas Filipino workers in said region as tensions continue to increase due to a series of bombings that occurred in the said region. The DFA added that they will aid OFWs that want to go back to the Philippines due to the situation. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter […]
Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos criticized the commissioners of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) regarding their row on the issue of the disqualification case of Senator Grace Poe, adding that such internal matter shouldn’t be brought to the public. Marcos added that said row puts the independence of the COMELEC into question and may negatively affect the conduct of the 2016 elections.
In its first regular session in 2016, the Supreme Court is set to decide the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States of America. There are speculations that there will be a split decision as three Justices of the Supreme Court submitted their dissenting opinions regarding the draft decision. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Several local politicians admit that they received letters and text messages from the New People’s Army, asking them to pay “permit to campaign” fees in areas controlled by the rebels. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Alleged drug mule, Mary Jane Veloso appealed to the government to help her by facilitating the speedy disposition of her case in Indonesia so that she can go home to the Philippines. Said appeal was made in a telephone conversation with Mary Jane’s sister. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago will set a hearing regarding the overspending of presidential candidates in their political advertisements. The senator added that the voters should be vigilant regarding candidates that are spending millions for their political campaigns. Santiago added that one of the questions that voters should be asking is that how said candidates plan to recover said expenses. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
To eliminate flight delays, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) targets the start of bidding for two new rapid exit taxiways worth Php 300 million. Said taxiways will minimize the problems experienced by passengers due to flight delays. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Following directives from Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Ka Eduardo V. Manalo to expand the Church’s anti-poverty projects, particularly the Lingap sa Mamamayan Program under the Felix Y. Manalo (FYM) Foundation, the INC continued its 2016 outreach programs by distributing more than 20,000 care packages to indigent residents of Taguig City on January 9 at the Maharlika Trade Center, Mindanao Avenue, Maharlika, Taguig City. Aside from receiving basic commodities, thousands of Taguig residents also […]
A Palace official on Sunday underscored the importance of the total gun ban during the election period for the May 2016 national and local polls. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) set the election period from January 10 to June 8, 2016. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr. said prohibiting the carrying of firearms and other deadly weapons during the election period is one of the most effective ways to ensure the safety of the public as […]
BEIJING, China – As part of the annual ice sculpture competition held in China, 30 groups from all over the world participated in showing said one-of-a-kind art. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines – The start of the new year also heralds a celebration of original Pinoy music as the Imagination Fushion Festival 2016 features big names in the OPM industry. Said concert will be held at the concert grounds of SM Mall of Asia on January 29. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine was able to score a victory against defending champions San Miguel in the second game of the of the Best of Seven Series of the PBA Cup semi-finals, with a score of 105-97. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
