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QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Ricardo Bisaya warned soldiers involved in illegal drugs – whether user or distributor – will face severe penalties if such was proven. He added that the AFP will support PNP’s campaign against illegal drugs and has already laid down plans regarding the anti-illegal drug campaign.
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Competing claims to the South China Sea have for decades been a source of tension in the region. The Philippines filed a case before an international arbitration tribunal at The Hague to challenge China’s claims to most of the waters, with a decision expected in the coming weeks. Below are key facts on the sea and the territorial disputes: Geography The South China Sea covers more than 3 million square kilometres […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A UN-backed tribunal is expected to soon deliver a verdict on a Philippine challenge to China’s claims to most of the South China Sea. Spanning three years, two hearings, and nearly 4,000 pages of evidence, the arbitration case at The Hague is complex. In essence, China claims most of the sea, even waters approaching neighbouring countries, based on a vaguely defined “nine-dash” Chinese map dating back to the 1940s. The Philippines […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) set up its main coordinating base in Camp Aquinaldo where the government body monitored the ongoing earthquake drill all over Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – During the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill, one of the prepared scenarios was the collapse of the Guadalupe Bridge. Authorities and rescue teams conducted operations on how to respond to this “accident” and prevent people from falling into the Pasig River. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Various possible scenarios during an earthquake were set up in Guadalupe in order to test the heavy rescue equipment as well as the preparedness of the rescue teams as they participated in the Metro Manila-wide shake drill on Wednesday, June 22. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Many sectors participated in the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill including Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. EBC employees conducted a calm evacuation of the premises during the drill, which was overseen by the company’s security head, Isaias Padilla. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Thousands participated in the second Metro-wide Shake Drill with schools, offices and even residences taking part in order to be prepared for the coming of a large earthquake in Metro Manila. There were also simulations conducted in the airport as well as in LRT stations. Many scenarios were conducted in order to test and train personnel in the use of modern rescue equipment. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport participated in the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill where the Manila International Airport Authority response teams conducted simulated rescue operations as well as evacuation to prepare for the so called — the Big One — a strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake that could hit Metro Manila in the future. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
(Eagle News ) — The incoming Duterte administration could declare a ceasefire agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) before President-elect Rodrigo Duterte delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25. This was what 1-BAP Partylist Representative and incoming Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said, as he bared the possibility of a ceasefire being declared in the third week of July. Recently, Bello, along with incoming Presidential Peace Adviser Jess […]
MANILA, Philippines — President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration will be held, as scheduled, in Malacañang on June 30. This was despite the tradition of holding presidential inaugurals at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila’s Rizal Park. Incoming Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, after meeting with outgoing Presidential and Communications Operations Office Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr., on June 21 confirmed that the inauguration would be held at Malacañang’s Rizal Hall. Reporters from newspapers, social media and other radio stations […]
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Sonny Belmonte is in favor of giving incoming President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to resolve the traffic snarl in the country. The emergency powers will quicken the release of government funds aimed at declogging main roads that have hurt businesses and the overall economy. Transportation secretary Arthur Tugade, speaking on the sidelines of a business conference, cited the 2.4 billion pesos in potential daily income lost due to the traffic […]
