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DOLE conducts Independence Day Job Fair

QUEZON City, Philippines – In celebration of Independence Day, the Department of Labor and Employment will hold the 2016 Kalayaan Job Fair. DOLE added that more than 22, 000 jobs will be offered in the Independence Day job fair. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/LWXAPvhOFG0

NCRPO now in full alert for start of classes

QUEZON City, Philippines – The National Capital Regional Police Office is prepared for the start of classes on June 13 and is now at full alert. The NCRPO deployed 18, 000 police in Metro Manila to handle all possible contingencies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/NGQtgCFpgOk

Senator Recto supports return of death penalty

QUEZON City, Philippines – Formerly one of its opponents, Senator Ralph Recto now said that he will support the return of the death penalty if the proposals gains majority support at the start of the 17th Congress. On the other hand, Senator Panfilo Lacson earlier said that he supports the return of the death penalty but not in the form of hanging. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by […]

PNP continues anti-criminality onslaught

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police defends its intensified anti-criminality and anti-illegal drugs campaign, saying that it is part of the PNP’s ongoing mission and that the public was only noticing it now due to it being one of the policy directions of the incoming Duterte administration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Incoming PNP Chief not afraid of death threats

QUEZON City, Philippines – ‘Bring it on!” challenged incoming Philippine National Police chief Police Chief Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa in response to reports of death threats especially a Php 50 million reward offered by drug lords on his head. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

CJ Sereno welcomes Duterte’s fight against government corruption

QUEZON City, Philippines – In the celebration of the Supreme Court’s anniversary, Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno said that she welcomes the Duterte administration’s fight against illegal drugs and government corruption. On the other hand, Chief Justice Sereno said that it is still premature for her to comment regarding the measures that the incoming administration will adopt to achieve its goals. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince […]

UN Chief criticizes Duterte regarding issue of extra-judicial killings

QUEZON City, Philippines – In a United Nations Correspondents’ Association Reception in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon expressed his misgivings regarding statements made by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte about the issue of extra-judicial and media killings. Ban added that he is extremely concerned about Duterte’s seeming promotion of extra-judicial killings as this is against human rights and freedom. He also said that he supports the freedom of media in the Philippines. (Eagle News […]

Dozens of Philippine fish species in danger: study

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Dozens of fish species have disappeared or are on the verge of being lost from marine biodiversity hotspot the Philippines, an environmental group said Friday, citing a new study. Fishermen reported that 59 coral reef species had gone missing from catches since the 1950s, according to the study conducted by Haribon, one of the Philippines’ oldest conservation groups, and Britain’s Newcastle University. It based its findings on interviews with 2,600 fishermen […]

Drug lords sa liquidation plot vs Duterte, tukoy na

(Eagle News) — Tukoy na raw ni incoming  Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa, ang mga ‘bigtime drug lords’ na nasa likod ng planong paglikida sa kanilang dalawa ni President-elect Rodrigo Duterte sa halagang P50 milyon. Sinabi ni Dela Rosa, na kahit umano hindi magbanta ang mga sindikato ay mayroon na talaga silang inihandang aksyon laban sa mga ‘drug lords’ kaya wala umanong personalan ang inihahanda nilang operasyon para masugpo ang iligal na operasyon […]

Citizen “Noynoy” to contiue help in Mindanao peace process

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III said that he is ready to provide assistance to the peace process in Mindanao after his term as President. Aquino said he would continue his assistance as a private citizen. He also expressed hope that the Bangsamoro Basic Law will be passed during Duterte’s term. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PNP ready to enter Bilibid prison

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police said it is ready to enter the New Bilibid Prison to suppress the illegal drug trade inside the national penitentiary. The PNP said it has already coordinated with the Department of Justice. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PDEA to review storage of confiscated illegal drugs

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Isidro Lapeña will look into the procedures of the agency in securing confiscated illegal drugs after receiving reports that the illegal drugs stored in the agency were released and sold by PDEA agents. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)