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As the Senate Committee on Local Government continues with its investigation regarding the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the Senate asked Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal to reveal his true identity with the latter refusing, saying that as a member of rebel group, he has a right to use an alias for his protection.
The public satisfaction rating of Vice President Jejomar Binay Sr. dips in the first quarter of 2015. According to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS), from +44 last December, Binay’s ratings dropped to +31. This is the fourth time that Binay’s ratings have dipped. Meanwhile, Senate President Franklin Drilon’s ratings have surged to a +35 and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. got a moderate or +12 rating.
Senator Sonny Angara proposed the installation of solar panels for every public schools that still lacks electrical supply. Said proposed law will oblige the Department of Education and Department of Energy to install solar panels that will provide much needed electricity for the use of equipment like computers that will help students in their lessons.
The Department of Education announced that more than a thousand private students were given permit to offer senior high school for the school year 2016 – 2017 for the successful implementation of the K – 12 program.
In the United States, the Stanford University invented a smartphone which utilizes an aluminum ion rechargeable battery which allows it to recharge fully in 60 seconds.
In Hollywood, American comedian Eddie Murphy received the Mark Twain Prize for Humor, which was bestowed to him by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
In PBA, Purefoods and Talk N’ Text will undergo a do or die match which will reveal who will advance in the PBA Commissioners’ Cup.
The Department of Health records 700 new HIV cases this February, the highest in history.
In a resolution passed by the Supreme Court, the 2015 Bar Examinations was set on November at the University of Sto. Tomas, with the application for said bar exams starting on June 15.
The weather bureau announced on its Friday advisory that the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas will continue to experience the effects of the easterlies. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that these easterlies will bring good weather to the said areas. PAGASA on its forecast said that moderate to occasionally strong winds blowing from the east will prevail over the eastern section of Luzon and Visayas and the coastal waters […]
Environmental group Eco-Waste Coalition warns the public against the buying of an Indonesian herbal drink which is being sold in Quiapo.
The group Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption is against the proposal of the Philippine National Police (PNP) which encouraged commuters to take selfies with taxi drivers to minimize taxi-related crimes, saying that taxi drivers have the right to refuse having their photo taken.
