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A British man who was stopped along with 10 other members of his family from boarding a flight to the U.S. said on Wednesday (December 23) he believed his family had been singled out because they were Muslim. Gym instructor Mohammed Tariq Mahmood said he and his family were getting ready to board a flight to Los Angeles for a dream holiday to Disneyland when they were stopped by U.S. officials and told they could […]
A Chinese coastguard ship equipped with what appeared to be four gun turrets was sighted near disputed islands in the East China Sea, Japan’s coastguard said on Wednesday (December 23). Chinese coastguard vessels sail regularly near the islets, but a Japanese coastguard spokeswoman told Reuters it was the first time an armed Chinese coastguard ship had been spotted in the area. Takako Ito, a spokeswoman at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in an email […]
According to Secretary of Health Janet Garin, it is possible that before the year ends, the very first anti-dengue vaccine may be released to the public. Said vaccine is now at the last phase of deliberation of the Food and Drug Administration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/QWJsumJQZ-Q
In a latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Senator Vicente Sotto III took the lead as senatorial bet when said group asked respondents to name their top 12 senatoriables. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations, Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator Grace Poe took the top spot with each garnering 26%. Administration candidate Mar Roxas took the second spot with 22%, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with 20% and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago taking the last place. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Valenzuela City representative Sherwin Gatchalian is proposing the amendment of the Omnibus Election Code, in particular, adding provisions that will punish nuisance candidates with fines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Another warrant of arrest was released against expelled Iglesia Ni Cristo member Lowell Menorca as the Branch 12 of the Regional Trial Court of Lanao Del Norte issued said warrant in response to the libel case filed by the Society of Communicators and Networkers or SCAN International due to Menorca’s negative portrayal of said group.
With the coming long weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard is expecting more passengers to arrive at ports all over the country, with an estimated 84, 000 passengers already disembarking towards their home provinces. The Coast Guard reminds passengers that pointed objects and flammable materials are not allowed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/gRf_ZjVLq-E
The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival kicks off with a parade of stars held at Roxas Boulevard. During the festival, no foreign films will be shown and only the official entries will be shown in local cinemas. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers that those who are going to go to work on December 25, December 30 and January 1 should receive double pay as said dates are declared regular holidays. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Chairman Andres Bautista of the Commission on Elections confirmed that the COMELEC en banc denied Senator Grace Poe’s motion for reconsideration against the first and second division of the said commission. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xpIVW6kq5Nw
Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado of Bulacan plans to file a complaint against the National Power Corporation or Napocor as well as other government agencies for the continuous release of water from the Angat Dam which resulted in severe flooding in the said province, affecting thousands of residents. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
