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APEC urged to facilitate trade, investments in resilient energy infrastructure

Member economies of APEC are urged to facilitate trade and investments in resilient energy infrastructure that can withstand disasters. In a press briefing for the 12th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting (EMM) in Cebu, Department of Energy undersecretary Loreta Ayson said aside from power demand, there is now a strong need to invest in resilient energy infrastructure as the region is faced with the challenges of climate change. “As we have emphasized before, APEC economies should […]

APEC ministers approve initiatives to improve transportation

Transportation ministers of countries belonging to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have agreed to adopt technological advances and public-private partnership initiatives to hasten the development of a commuter-friendly transportation system in the region. In their joint statement released last week, leaders across the region have formalized their commitment to developing a regional transport sector that supports the growth of each nation’s economy. Transportation secretary Joseph Emilio A. Abaya chaired this year’s APEC Transportation Ministerial meeting […]

PNoy bats anew for BBL passage during LP’s Senate slate announcement

MANILA, Oct. 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday once again endorsed the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) during the announcement of the Liberal Party’s senatorial lineup dubbed “Ang Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid” at its headquarters in Cubao, Quezon City. “’Pag ‘di naipasa ang BBL, ipagpapatuloy lang natin ang siklo ng hidwaan. Tuloy na malulugmok ang mga kapatid natin sa gulo at kahirapan; at patutunayan lang natin ang mga pagkukulang ng ARMM, at […]

Pacquiao won’t rule out presidential bid in future

Boxer and Sarangani Congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has begun to set his sites outside the ring as focuses more and more on the political arena. Already a congressman in the Philippines, the southpaw has launched a campaign for a spot on the 24-seat Senate in Manila with general elections scheduled for the late-spring of 2016. “I mean if you ask me I don’t have that in my mind [running for President of the Philippines]. What […]

Gov’t strengthens efforts to combat effects of El Niño

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 13 — As early as April 2014, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has started preparing for the impacts of El Niño on the country’s agriculture sector. “We will seed all (of the) seed-able clouds; we will waste no opportunity,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said. Cloud seeding is a weather modification method where chemical “nuclei” such as silver iodide or calcium chloride are introduced into the atmosphere to induce condensation, and eventually, precipitation. Moisture collects […]

Drilon to Senate: Service first, before electoral campaign

(Eagle News) — As the national elections draw near, Senate President Franklin Drilon reminded his fellow senators to prioritize service first before anything else, especially before electoral campaigns as 11 out of 24 members of the senate will for the 2016 elections. According to Drilon, tons of work need to be done in the Senate such as the 2016 proposed national budget and the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law. The Senate President reiterated that the House […]

INC calls QC court’s attention to presence of unidentified armed men inside INC’s T. Sora property

  (Eagle News) — The lead counsel of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has asked the Quezon City court to look into the alleged presence of men carrying high-powered firearms inside the INC’s property at no. 36. Tandang Sora Avenue, in Quezon City where siblings Angel Manalo and Lottie Hemedez are staying. During the hearing for the preliminary injunction petition filed by the INC, lawyer Serafin Cuevas Jr., noted “certain disturbing events” inside the said INC compound. […]

LPA may enter PAR on Wednesday

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring the progress of a low-pressure area that may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday. Said lower pressure area (LPA) may become a storm and will be designated “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

LP announces senatorial slate

On the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party (LP) announced the line-up of its senatorial candidates for the said election. The line-up is composed of veteran politicians as well as former and current members of the Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos, Reported by Jerold Tagbo)

First day of filing of COC starts

As the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy starts, several personalities and political figures went to the main office of the Commission on Elections to file said COC. Vice President Jejomar Binay and his running mate, Senator Gringo Honasan filed their COC’s on this day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and by MRFaith Bonalos)

All media organizations invited to presidential debate

According to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, all media organizations and entities are invited to cover the presidential and vice-presidential debate in connection with the upcoming 2016 elections. Said debate will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Said debate will tackle the platforms of each candidate as well as why they are deserving of said positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

Funeral ceremony held for victim of suicide bomb attack in Ankara

Funeral ceremony was held on Sunday (October 11) for Ismail Kizilcay, one of the victims killed in a double suicide bombing in Ankara that left up to 128 people dead. Mourners gathered in Kocaeli province for the burial of Kizilcay, who was killed on Saturday (October 10) in the capital Ankara at a rally by pro-Kurdish and leftist activists, just three weeks before an election. The attacks have shocked a nation beset by resurgent conflict […]