A body of a man in breathing apparatus was rushed out of # 36 Tandang Sora, Quezon City last Monday night, November 9. It was not determined whether the man was still alive, but it is clear from the video taken that oxygen apparatus was used to support his breathing. The man was later identified as Benjamin Arellano Jr., who was neither a relative nor a household helper of the occupants at 36 Tandang Sora. […]
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Kabihug tribe experiences increase in standard of living
According to members of the Kabihug Tribe, they experienced a marked increase in their standard of living and they are very grateful to the Iglesia Ni Cristo. The Iglesia Ni Cristo established a housing project as well as livelihood projects in Camarines Norte to help said tribe. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Next president will have higher salary
If the Salary Standardization Law endorsed by President Aquino is approved by the Senate, the salary of the next president will also increase from Php 120, 000 to Php 388, 000. Also to be increased is the salary of the Vice-President from Php 107, 099 to Php 330, 418. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QC Council bans students from computer shops during school hours
Due to the increasing complaints of parents about their children cutting classes to play at computer shops, the Quezon City Council decided to pass an ordinance banning students from computer shops during school hours. According to the said ordinance, students can only enter internet shops from 4: 00 PM to 11: 00 PM and can only do school home-works. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
Chinese Foreign Minister now in the Philippines
In response to the invitation extended by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, is now in the Philippines for a working visit. Said visit is also in preparation for the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Philippines to attend the APEC Summit. The visit of President Xi Jinping is much anticipated due to the rising tensions between the Philippines and China due to the ongoing territorial disputes […]
Water interruption in several parts of Metro Manila and Cavite
Customers of Maynilad in some parts of Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque and Imus, Cavite will experience water interruption from November 11 – 13 due to Maynilad’s service improvement project. For areas affected by said water interruption as well as the schedule of said water interruption, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Drilon confident that salary standardization will pass this year
Senate President Franklin Drilon is confident that the proposed Salary Standardization law endorsed by President Noynoy Aquino will be passed before the end of the year, promising that the Senate will set aside special time and attention to the said law, adding that low compensation is the main reason why the government sector is not able to compete with the private sector. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
World Bank: Climate change could drive 100 million people into poverty
The World Bank warned in a report on Sunday that climate change could drive 100 million people into extreme poverty in just 15 years. The report, titled “Shock Waves: Managing the impacts of Climate Change on poverty,” says that increased natural disasters, disruptions in food supplies and the spread of diseases could send the global poverty rate into overdrive by just 2030. The report finds that poor people are already at high risk from climate-related […]
Senate approves PHP 2,000 SSS pension increase
The senate on Monday, November 9 approved on third and final reading a bill granting an across the board Php 2,000 increase in the monthly pension of the Social Security System (SSS) pensioners. Voting 15-1, the Senate passed House Bill No. 5842 or the Social Security Act, seeking to amend section 12 of Republic Act 1161 or the Social Security Act of 1997. Senate minority leader Juan Ponce Enrile voted against the passage of the […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo’s self-sustainable community in Camarines Norte heaps praise
The local government officials of Camarines Norte were in awe and happy with the self-sustainable community, build by the Iglesia Ni Cristo for the indigenous people of Kabihug. For them, it was incredible that such a community could arise amidst this mountainous land in paracale. Aside from concrete houses that stand ready for occupancy, there’s eco-farming site, a garment factory, plus a fish-drying plant to provide jobs for the residents. Camarines 1st district Cong. Cathy […]
COMELEC removes voters without biometrics from voters’ list
The Commission on Elections said that it will remove from the master list of voters a total of three million voters that failed to have their biometrics taken under the Mandatory Biometrics Registration Act. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Government faces tough challenge regarding permanent housing for “Yolanda” victims
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman admitted that the construction of permanent housing for the victims of super-typhoon “Yolanda” remains as the toughest challenge faced by the government. Soliman added that the government targets to finish the housing project by the end of 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)





