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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology – Department of Science and Technology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) enjoins the nation in commemorating the 1991 Pinatubo Eruption on its 25th anniversary this June 2016. Nine months after the catastrophic 16 July 1990 M7.8 Luzon Earthquake, Pinatubo ended about 400 years of quiescence on 2 April 1991 with a series of steam-driven eruptions from vents in its upper flanks. This was followed in quick succession by the sighting of a […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming House Speaker Representative Pantaleon Alvarez is considering a mandatory drug test for all members of the House of Representatives at the opening of the 17th Congress in July. If any lawmaker is found to be positive for illegal drug use, he or she will be placed under rehabilitation. One of the aims of the incoming Duterte administration is to solve and to curb altogether — the country’s illegal drug problem. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Presidential spokesman Atty. Salvador Panelo is confident that President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will solve the problem faced by the Philippines regarding terrorists and bandit groups. Panelo added that the government will continue with its “no ransom” policy in dealing with such groups. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Bureau of Corrections Director Reynald Cruz agrees with the plan to appoint members of the Special Action Force to guard the National Bilibid Prison, saying that this will be instrumental for the reform of the inmates. Incoming Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre earlier stated that there will be drastic reforms inside the NBP once he assumes office. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol laid down plans in order to achieve food security for the whole Philippines by using new and effective technology as well as facilitating loans for farmers and for the development of efficient methods for selling farm goods. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
China’s Foreign Ministry called for a long-term solution on the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. China also added that such a solution can be achieved through a dialogue between the disputing countries. This in the wake of the Philippines’ step in filing a case in the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal as well as the other countries taking their own steps in order to remove Chinese presence in their claimed territories. (Eagle News Service […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte and incoming Vice President Leni Robredo will have separate inauguration ceremonies. According to Robredo’s transition team, they are preparing for a joint inauguration ceremony when they were informed by Duterte’s team that the President-elect is planning to conduct a separate inauguration ceremony. Robredo’s team added that her inauguration will be conducted in Metro Manila and that she will be sworn in by the chairman of the smallest, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Eastern Visayas will experience a 13-hour power interruption on Saturday, June 18 due to the transfer of the conductors from the emergency restoration system (ERS) structures to permanent Tower 13. The power outage will start at 5 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. on June 18. The affected areas are those serviced by LEYECO II, SEMELCO I, SEMELCO II and ESAMELCO. https://youtu.be/3fg6KDsIsGk
QUEZON City, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte appointed as chairman of the Commission of Higher Education well-known educator and UNESCO commissioner Prof. Jose David Lapuz. Lapuz is one of the 45 member-commissioners of the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM), on the Committee of Social and Human Sciences and is a member of the UNESCO Advisory Committee on Human Rights and Poverty based in Paris. He is also a professor at the Polytechnic University of the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz advised overseas Filipino workers to use the Balik Manggagawa online system of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to get their Overseas Employment Certificate. Earlier, the POEA issued an advisory that only those who have online appointments will be accommodated at their main office. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang confirmed that the Abu Sayyaf was the one responsible for beheading Canadian Robert Hall. Malacañang extended its condolences to Hall’s family and condemned Abu Sayyaf’s act. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered that Canada’s flag be placed at half-mast after receiving reports of the death of second Canadian hostage Robert Hall. Trudeau also condemned Abu Sayyaf’s act and promised that Canada will pursue those responsible for the death of the two Canadian hostages until justice is served. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
