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(Eagle News) – The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) has set its fourth record title for its historic May 6 Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty with the announcement from Guinness that the INC had broken its own record for the largest charity walk in multiple venues. Guinness awarded on Tuesday, June 12, the official certificates for the four new world record titles that the INC had set for its historic global march. With this, […]
(Eagle News)~Due to monsoon rains, classes have been suspended in some areas in the country. Below is the list as of 9 a.m. Pre-school to high school (public and private) Bataan Silang, Cavite All levels (public and private) Bataan Province Dasmariñas, Cavite Lian, Batangas Magallanes, Cavite Maragondon, Cavite Naic, Cavite Nasugbu, Batangas Olongapo City Subic, Zambales Tanza, Cavite Ternate, Cavite
(Eagle News)~The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has hoisted a heavy rainfall warning over Metro Manila and other places in the country. The yellow rainfall warning over the National Capital Region, Bataan, Zambales and Batangas as of 8 a.m. means there is flooding in low-lying areas there due to monsoon rains. An orange rainfall warning has been hoisted over Cavite, where flooding is “threatening.” Occasional light to moderate rains may persist in Bulacan, […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has said it is already “taking pro-active measures” to address the problem of Filipino fishermen and Chinese Coast Guard as it noted that the Chinese ambassador to the Philippines and the Department of Foreign Affairs have also been talking about the issue. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Philippine government has officially relayed the problem to the Chinese government to address this issue, and provide solutions, including possible sanctions […]
By Phoebe Salvador Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Filipinos worldwide observed the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day on Tuesday, June 12. President Rodrigo Duterte led his first Independence Day rites at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, wherein, back in 1898, the Philippine flag was waved by following the proclamation of independence from Spain. Duterte expressed in his speech that Filipinos must all be worthy of the legacy the nation’s forebearers […]
(Eagle News)–Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III urged Filipinos to do their part in nation-building by selecting “good leaders,” among others. “Ultimately, bringing our country from the Third World to the First World requires constant effort on our part to (do this), to always put the interests of the country first, and eternal vigilance in holding our leaders accountable for their actions,” he said. He noted that there were also “bold solutions available” such as federalism. […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to follow the rules regarding proper payment of salaries of employees who report for work on both regular holidays, Independence Day on June 12 and Eid’l Fitr on June 15. Acting Labor Secretary Ciriaco Lagunzad III released Labor Advisory No. 9 on Friday prescribing the pay rules for the said holidays pursuant to Proclamation Nos. 269 and 514 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte […]
(Eagle News)~The Chinese Embassy on Tuesday, June 12, said a probe on the alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen by the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea was already underway. “As to whether the situation mentioned by the media exists or not, the Chinese side is now conducting an investigation seriously,” Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jinhua said in a statement. According to Zhao, China’s policy “for the Philippine fishermen to fish in relevant waters out […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to work for peace with groups considered “enemies of the state” as he gave peace talks with communist rebels a timeframe of 60 says to come up with an agreement. During his speech commemorating the 120th Philippine independence, Duterte said that he is “ready to talk” with exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison if he would come to the country. “Itong mga komunista, I’m ready to talk […]
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Effie Ben Matityau visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Central office on Monday, June 11, 2018, to make a courtesy call to INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo for the second time, two months before the end of his tour of duty in the Philippines. Ambassador Matityau, who first served as ambassador to the Philippines in August 2014, said he will be leaving the country […]
Palace says landing of Ilyushin II 76 in Davao was cleared (Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, June 11, questioned the landing of a Chinese military aircraft in Davao City, saying “strict internationally accepted standard protocols” must be complied with beforehand. “For one, a request through proper diplomatic channels is made beforehand, and the same is forwarded to the defense department who will either approve or reject such request,” Lacson said. According to the senator,”if […]
(Eagle News) — Nearly 1,000 passengers on Monday, June 11, were stranded in various ports in Bicol and the Western Visayas due to heavy rains because of the southwest monsoon. This was even after typhoon “Domeng” already left the country on Sunday. There were 964 passengers bound for Camarines Sur and Aklan stranded Monday morning. Over 00, or 889 passengers, were listed as stranded at the Caticlan Jeti port, while 75 passengers were stranded in […]
