APRIL 22, (Eagle News) — A state of calamity was declared in 22 barangays in Cotabato City due to extreme dry season. (Cotabato City , Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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Smartmatic will file motion for reconsideration
MANILA, Philippines – Smartmatic will file a motion for reconsideration regarding the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) voiding the contract between the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Smartmatic, saying that it is not clear with them why the Supreme Court made said decision despite sufficient evidence proving that the contract between the COMELEC and Smartmatic is valid. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Palace agrees with judicial reforms
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — According to Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte, the Malacañang agrees with the needed reforms in the country’s judiciary but distanced itself from the proposed Senate probe against the judiciary. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DOH gives free vaccines against cervical cancer
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) will offer free vaccines against cervical cancer. According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, the said department will give said free vaccines to Grade 4 students in 20 poor communities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Crops damaged in Davao region
APRIL 22, (Eagle News) — Due to the dry season, 20 billion-peso worth of crops were destroyed in Davao City, causing an increase in the prices of crops. (Davao City, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang should ask DND to stop speaking about West Philippine issue
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero asked the Malacañang to comment about the issue regarding the Chinese reclamation in the West Philippine Sea, saying that it only adds to the tension if it is the head of the armed forces who will comment regarding the situation. Senator Escudero added that said matter is a foreign and diplomatic issue and the Malacañang should act accordingly. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, […]
Brillantes admits mistake regarding Smartmatic contract
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sixto Brillantes is convinced that the COMELEC should not appeal the voided contract between the COMELEC and Smartmatic, adding that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) should be respected, especially in this case, when said decision was unanimous. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DFA, waiting for official report before protesting
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is still waiting for official reports from concerned government agencies before taking official steps against the alleged latest acts of bullying of the Chinese Coast Guards against Filipino fishermen. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
CA 7th Division handles contempt petition against Sen. Trillanes
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The Seventh Division of the Court of Appeals will handle the complaint for contempt filed by Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Mayor Binay alleged that Trillanes’ accusations of bribery undermines the judicial process of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congress will consider BBL next session
QUEZON City, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte assured the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that the Congress will consider the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) when the session of the Congress starts in May despite the issues facing said law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congress ensures PNP control of Bangsamoro police
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to Cagayan Representative Rufus Rodriguez, The House Ad-Hoc Committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will control the police force in the proposed Bangsamoro entity and not the Regional Minister. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Combined amphibious exercises conducted near disputed territory
SAN Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Organizers of the Balikatan 2015 defended the scheduled combined amphibious exercises near the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, adding that the San Antonio beach has a large area which makes it a perfect venue for the combined amphibious exercises. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
