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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service formally filed charges of direct assault and murder against 90 individuals before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the botched Mamasapano incident last January. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said that among the 90 identified respondents, 26 are members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), 12 are Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and 52 are from people’s armed groups. The 90 […]
The Philippines is no stranger to conventions which allow fans to unite and revel in their favorite popular culture fandom’s, from Asian entertainment and anime, to science fiction favorites such as “Star Wars,” to video games like “Final Fantasy,” and of course, to comics and superhero movies. This year the country hosted the Asia Pop Comic Con. During its first run in the Philippines from September 17-20, Asia Pop brought together big names and rising […]
South Korean researchers have developed a machine that could read the minds of the disabled and transform their lives. When used in combination with an exoskeleton that enables movement, the brainwave interface measures EEG signals and decodes them into motion control orders. Professor Lee Seong-whan and his team at Korea University are behind the development. “The exoskeleton robot reads the brainwaves of the user and removes unnecessary external noise through the signal processing system. Then, […]
According to the leadership of the students’ council of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños, the public apology of the ABS-CBN is lacking in sincerity and should not have been done only in the social media. This is in connection with the wrong article of the said TV network regarding the visit of Vice-President Jejomar Binay at the said university. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The House of Representatives will investigate the policy of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in taxing the medals and trophies won by Filipino athletes in international competitions. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/z8spgXR_GDU
Remaining firm in his decision, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said that he will not run for presidency in the 2016 elections, citing financial and health conditions as his main reasons. He also said that he plans to retire from politics after his term as mayor. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Bureau of Immigration (BOI) is fully cooperating with its counterpart in Thailand as well as with the International Police or Interpol after the arrest in Thailand of former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and former Coron, Palawan Mayor Mario Reyes, with the deportation process now ongoing. The Reyes brothers are considered among the top most wanted in the Philippines, and are suspects in the murder of a noted environmentalist and anti-mining advocate, Dr. Jerry Ortega. […]
More than 1,000 people who were forced to evacuate from areas of Northern California affected by a deadly wildfire will be allowed to return home on Sunday (September 20), a day after a new fire broke out further south and killed one person, officials said. The unidentified person died in the so-called Tassajara Fire, which also prompted mandatory evacuations in Monterey County, said Lynnette Round, spokeswoman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection […]
Worrying that the lower cost of a drug means lower quality? Worry no more, generic drug is safe and can be taken. It may be cheaper than the branded drugs, but it has the same active ingredients, same-effect, and form of dosage approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “In today’s world, it is shortsighted to think that infectious diseases cannot cross borders. By allowing developing countries access to generic drugs, we not only […]
(Eagle News) – Senator Grace Poe remains on top as the presidential bet preferred by many Filipinos in the upcoming 2016 national elections, according to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey, made from Sept. 2 to 5,showed Poe with a 47% score, or an increase of five points from the last opinion poll of the SWS conducted last June 5 to 8. Former Interior and Local Government secretary Mar […]
Australia on Monday (September 21) swore in its first female defense minister, Senator Marise Payne, who will oversee open-ended military engagements in two countries and some of the country’s most important defense contracts in a generation. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last week ousted long-time rival Tony Abbott as leader of their ruling Liberal Party, citing a chaotic management style and dismal poll numbers. Turnbull’s cabinet which was sworn in on Monday features five women, more […]
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago plans to file a resolution asking for an investigation regarding the still unused donations for Yolanda victims that remains in the bank accounts of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as well as the food packs that remain undistributed and are now nearing expiration. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
