(Eagle News) — Sinabayan ng kilos protesta ang pagbubukas ng klase ngayong araw. Kabilang sa mga nag-rally sa Mendiola ang grupo ng mga guro na tutol sa implementasyon ng K to 12 program. Ayon sa Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) – Philippines, palpak ang pagpapatupad ng administrasyong Aquino sa K to 12. Hindi anila handa ang mga paaralan sa bansa para magpatupad ng programang Senior High School (SHS). Babala rin ng grupo na posibleng tumaas […]
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DepEd inspects schools as SY 2016-2017 kicks off
QUEZON City, Philippines – Outgoing Education Secretary Armin Luistro and Incoming Education Secretary Leonor Briones made the rounds of public schools on Monday, June 13, when school year 2016-2017 started. They also assured the public that everything is running smoothly for the start of the new school year, including the implementation of the K-12 program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Incoming PNP chief defends “walk of shame” campaign
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Philippine National Police chief Gen. Ronald Dela Rosa defended Tanauan Mayor Antonio Halili of Batangas on his use of the “walk of shame” as a way to fight illegal drug pushing. According to Dela Rosa, although there may be human rights violations, the method used by Mayor Halili is proven effective in the fight against drugs. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]
DepEd action centers to provide public assistance this school opening
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Education formed action centers to provide public assistance as the new school year starts. In this school year, the first batch of Grade 11 students will start trooping to schools as the senior high school program under K-12 is implemented. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/rw90nO7Lg1s
Centenarian Act needs President Aquino’s signature
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III needs to sign the proposed Centenarian Act so it could be turned into law before he leaves office. The proposed act was endorsed to President Aquino after Congress approved their respective versions.Under the act, every Filipino, whether inside or outside the Philippines, who has reached the age of 100, will be honored by no less than the President and will receive a gift worth Php 100, […]
Philippine Navy to receive more ships
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine Navy is set to receive four more vessels as part of its program to strengthen its capability to protect the country’s territorial waters. According to Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, the Navy is still waiting for the arrival of two more frigates, another sea-lift strategic vessel as well as a cutter. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippine protesters say harassed by Chinese during flag stunt
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Filipino protesters said Monday that Chinese coastguard ships blocked and sprayed them with water as they sailed to a disputed South China Sea shoal to plant a Philippine flag for independence day. China claims most of the strategic and resources-rich sea and has controlled Scarborough Shoal, just 230 kilometres (145 miles) off the main Philippine island of Luzon, since a 2012 standoff with the Philippine Navy. The Kalayaan Atin Ito (Freedom […]
Toycon 2016, ginanap sa Pasay
Sa pagsapit ng ika-labing limang taon nitong anibersaryo, naging matagumpay ang naging resulta ng isinagawang Toy Convention sa SM Mall of Asia. Pinamagatan itong Toycon 2016, kung saan makikita ang iba’t-ibang uri at collection ng mga laruan. Maraming mga magagara at magagandang rare collection ang ibinida sa convention na ito. May mga nagpunta ring mga cosplayers o mga costume players na game na nagpakuha ng kanilang mga litrato hindi lamang sa mga bata […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo conducts clean-up drive in Tandang Sora, QC
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Iglesia Ni Cristo conducted a clean-up drive in Tandang Sora, Quezon City. As part of the clean-up drive, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo also conducted the cleaning of the sidewalks near the Iglesia Ni Cristo compound in Tandang Sora. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Beep cards in buses fully operational by Q3
MANILA, June 13 (PIA) – Beep cards in buses are currently undergoing a testing phase, and its concessionaire says that if no problems arise, they will be fully operational by the third quarter of 2016. To recall, beep card concessionaire AF Payments Inc. (AFPI) last month signed agreements with bus operators Froehlich Tours, Citylink Coach Services and HM Transport to incorporate the tap payment system. Froelich Tours covers the Trinoma to Makati and SM North […]
LTFRB inspects school service compliance to phaseout order on Monday
MANILA, June 13 — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is deploying inspection and enforcement teams in various schools to check if school service vehicles have complied with the phaseout order for vehicles over 15 years old. LTFRB said that this inspection is part of their efforts to ensure the safety and convenience of students returning to schools. Among the schools that will be inspected on the first day of classes on Monday are […]
DOLE, nagpaalala sa holiday pay rules ngayong Independence day
Mahigpit na pinaalala ng Department of Labor (DOLE) sa mga private employer na sundin ang independence day pay rules.
