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Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State said on twitter on Monday (April 13) they were responsible for an attack on the Moroccan embassy and on South Korea’s mission in the Libyan capital Tripoli. The bomb damaged the gate and a residential building next to the Moroccan embassy located in the up market Ben Ashour district. Nobody was hurt by the blast early on Monday, an official said. On Sunday, gunmen fired shots at the South […]
The prosecution panel will present a member of the internal security of the lodge where US Marine Scott Pemberton and Jeffrey Laude checked in as a surprise witness.
Malacañang will not change its mind regarding the implementation of the K-to-12 program, saying that it is about time for an educational reform to upgrade the Philippine educational system to be on par with those of its South-East Asian neighbors. The Palace advised those who are protesting the K-to-12 program to take their case to the courts.
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV issued a resolution asking the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights to investigate the case of justice for sale, especially in the Court of Appeals.
According to Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., what Mohagher Iqbal did was tantamount to tricking the government when he used an alias while negotiating with the government, further adding that by doing so, Iqbal has endangered the existence of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).
Court of Appeals (CA) Justice Francisco Acosta denied the allegations of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, saying that said Justice accepted bribe from the camp of Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr., so that he’ll issue a temporary restraining order in favor of Mayor Binay. Justice Acosta said that the allegations are wrong and baseless.
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.
