Apolinario Mabini trended in the Philippines in the 8th spot today, as people reacted to the ridiculous question of some college students who watched “Heneral Luna” – “Why is Mabini not standing?” — which clearly showed the lack of understanding of Philippine history of the new generation. The actor Epy Quizon who portrayed Mabini in the film was saddened as some college students asked him about his character in the story not seen standing in […]
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Philippines to submit climate change action plan to UN
According to the Climate Change Commission, the Philippines is finalizing its action plan regarding climate change for submission to the United Nations, meeting the deadline set by said international organization. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
New teachers to arrive in ARMM
After the approval of the governor of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, 300 new elementary and high school teachers will be deployed in the said region which can help solve the problems in education in the affected areas. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/nG_ujb7tvyo
NBI-NPS team asks different government offices to help in Lumad killings
The joint group of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will ask for the cooperation and aid of different government agencies in order to resolve the issue of Lumad killings. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ZmRh0E61eWY
NAIA records 150-200 delayed flights daily
According to reports, 150 – 200 flights are delayed daily in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) saying that it is the airlines’ fault while the airlines defended themselves, saying that the government should improve the facilities of the said airport. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Indonesia
According to seismologists, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian province of West Papua. There is no tsunami warning raised in the aftermath of said earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Gilas Pilipinas ready for match with Kuwait
According to Coach Tab Baldwin, Gilas Pilipinas is not going to relax in its important match against Kuwait which would decide if the Philippine team can enter the next round of the FIBA Asia Championships. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
December deadline for BBL, not feasible
According to Zamboanga Congressman Celso Lobregat, the December 16 deadline set for the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) is no longer feasible because there will be a long bicameral session since the version of the House of Representatives and the version of the Senate is radically different. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/10YkNM-JIUA
Palace denies President Aquino’s connection with the Lumad school issue
According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, President Benigno S. Aquino III did not authorized the closing of the Lumad tribal schools, denying the accusations made by Alliance for Concerned Teachers representative Antonio Tinion that the President has a direct hand in the closure of said schools. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7Rr5O5NzUXs
Reyes brothers back in the Philippines
Former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother, former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes are now back in the Philippines after paying a fine for over-staying in Thailand. The brothers are accused of killing the environmentalist, Dr. Jerry Ortega. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippine consulate verifies Filipino casualty in Hajj pilgrimage
According to the Filipino consul-general to Jeddah, Imelda Panulong, the Philippine consulate is coordinating with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos which guaranteed the security of the reported 8,100 Filipinos that joined the Hajj pilgrimage. Said coordination is made to verify the report of a Filipino casualty in the stampede that marred the Hajj Pilgrimage this year. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
NLEX ready for Iglesia Ni Cristo event
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) management is already prepared for the most intensive grand evangelical mission to be held tomorrow at the Philippine Arena. Said management added that they are prepared for the eventuality that 500, 000 individuals attending the said event. The NLEX management once again reminded Iglesia Ni Cristo members to avoid parking in illegal areas to avoid the towing of their vehicles. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)





