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COMELEC IT group ready to reveal alleged fraud during May 9 elections

QUEZON City, Philippines – A group of IT experts at the Commission on Elections expressed its willingness to appear in front of the Congress in order to share their knowledge regarding the alleged fraud during the May 9 elections. But the group also asked for a guarantee of their rights against self-incrimination as well as the annulment of the non-disclosure agreement that they signed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

Duterte asks media not to be intimidated by his strong personality

QUEZON CITY—Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte asked the members of the media to not be intimidated by his strong and forceful personality. His staff also said that the members of the media should be prepared for midnight or early morning press conferences. Duterte will also discontinue the practice of submitting pre-screened questions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

China conducts shooting exercises in West Pacific Ocean

QUEZON City, Philippines – China exerted its naval muscles when it conducted shooting exercises in the western portion of the Pacific Ocean. Said exercise aims to test the might of China’s naval armaments as well as to calibrate the position of its naval vessels. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC asks DOJ to prioritize election code violations

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Elections will issue a resolution asking the Department of Justice to prioritize investigation and filing of cases against those who violated the Election like those who violated the gun ban and the liquor ban. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Attempt to break largest gospel choir record during INC Reconnect to be submitted to Guinness office

The attempt of the Iglesia Ni Cristo to break the current record for the largest gospel choir on May 22, 2016 during the INC Reconnect Worldwide Intensive Propagation at the Philippine Arena will still have to be submitted to the Guinness main office for its adjudication, according to organizers. A total of 21,272 gospel choir members has been counted by the Punongbayan auditing firm, one of the major accounting and auditing firms in the country, […]

COMELEC’s planned electoral reform is timely

MANILA, May 23 — The Palace welcomes the plan of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to carry out reform in the electoral process to ensure the conduct of orderly and honest elections in the future. “Napakahalaga ng pagtiyak ng ating prosesong elektoral na ang paghahalal ng mga opisyal ng bansa ay may integridad at maayos itong maisasagawa,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said in a radio interview on Saturday. “Kaya most welcome ang reporma na itinataguyod […]

Bike Tour 2016 all set in Clark this July

MANILA, May 23 — The Department of Tourism (DoT), in cooperation with Clark Development Corporation, is launching the CLARK BIKE TOUR on 30 July 2016, 5 am onwards at the Clark Parade Ground. Back to back with the bike tour is the BIKE EXPO on July 30 – 31, 2016 at SM City Clark. The bike tour is aimed at creating widespread awareness on the value and importance of health and wellness as a lifestyle and at […]

Palace defends K-to-12 implementation

The Palace defended the implementation of the K to 12 program saying the country will benefit from it in the long term. In a radio interview Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said the public must understand the adoption of K to 12 for the country’s school system because it has benefits. “Mainam po siguro na itong ating mga kababayan, mga kapatid, mga magulang, mga mag-aaral na mayroong ganyang saloobin ay kung maaari ay gumugol […]

BBM camp confident Comelec will allow system audit of AEs before start of canvassing

The camp of Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. today expressed confidence that the Commission on Elections will allow a system audit of the transparency and central servers of the Automated Election System before the start of the official canvassing of votes on Wednesday, May 25. Lawyer Jose Amor Amorado, Chief of the Quick Count Center of Sen. Marcos, said they are confident that the poll will accede to their letter to […]

DOE warns public on unscrupulous communications

TAGUIG CITY  — While the government is on transition period after a successful conduct of elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) earnestly warns the public and energy stakeholders regarding unscrupulous individuals posing as Secretary Zenaida Y. Monsada, other DOE officials and employees, and even as part of the transition team of Presumptive President Rodrigo R. Duterte. The DOE notes that some individuals may take advantage of this crucial period to solicit money to fund purported […]

Malacañang confident on expeditious canvassing of votes for president and vice president

MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has expressed confidence on the expeditious and impartial canvassing of votes for president and vice president by the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC). The House of Representatives, which will resume sessions on Monday following a three-month break, and the Senate are scheduled to meet on May 24 to form the NBOC, which is tasked to proclaim the country’s new president and vice president. The canvassing will be held on May 25. “Tiwala ang […]

DTI releases 2016 price guide for school supplies

MAKATI — The Department of Trade and Industry’s Consumer Protection Advocacy Bureau (DTI-CPAB) releases the 2016 Price Guide for School Supplies to assist the consumers on their purchases as well as the retailers on their distribution and sale. The guide includes the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) for school supplies that were issued by manufacturers to retailers so as to ensure market share and fair competition in the market.  These prices factor in the production cost, distribution […]