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MANILA, April 28 – Malacañang is seeking to confirm a report that China will establish an outpost on the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which is 230 kilometers off the coast of the Philippines, a Palace official said on Wednesday. “The alleged move of establishing an outpost within the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) of the Philippines came from a news report, which needs appropriate validation and confirmation,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement. “The Philippines […]
Repacking of relief goods at Isabelo Delos Reyes Elementary School, Tondo, Manila (Photo courtesy of Brother Arvin Joel D. Zamora, from the district of Metro Manila West) THE Iglesia Ni Cristo will once again hold a big “Lingap-Pamamahayag” or “Aid to Humanity” activity on Friday, April 29, in Moriones, Tondo, Manila. In this activity, the INC will be giving out used clothes, shoes, and also hold a big medical and dental check-up for […]
MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday vowed that the government will not stop until the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) is ended. “The full resources of the State are being brought down on the ASG. Our primary objective is to rescue the hostages and ensure the safety of our civilian population. We will leave no stone unturned and are studying every instrument, both military and legal, to ensure […]
(Eagle News) – More aspirants for national elective posts visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Office to make their respective courtesy calls to INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo as they sought the Church’s support for the May 9 elections. Presidential candidate Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, and the administration’s vice-presidential candidate, Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo, were among those who visited the INC’s main office to see and talk to Brother […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Both Canda and Norway appealed to the Philippines to quickly apprehend the Abu Sayyaf after said group beheaded one of the Canadian nationals that it held captive. According to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Norweigian Foreign Minister Borge Brende, they are coordinating with the Philippine government in order to free the remaining captives of the Abu Sayyaf. Trudeau added that the Canadian government will not stop until justice is served […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines dispelled the belief that the beheading of the Canadian national John Ridsdel last Monday in Sulu will lead to other countries to pay ransom to the Abu Sayyaf. The AFP reiterated its stance of discouraging the payment of ransom as such will encourage the ASG to continue with its terrorist activities. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – It is possible that the Philippine National Police may declare full alert status anytime soon. According to PNP Chief Police Director General Ricardo Marquez, aside from the upcoming elections on May 9, the PNP is also considering the May 1 Labor Day holiday. Marquez added that if ever the PNP declares full alert status before May 1, such will continue until the election, which means that there will no longer be […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Chairman Andres Bonifacio of the Commission on Elections announced that they will no longer push through with the planned mall voting because of problems encountered when the COMELEC started transferring poll places to the mall. In a new vote taken by the COMELEC en banc regarding the issue, the proposal was finally discontinued with a vote of 4-3. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Elections gave a timeline of events to the investigating task force regarding the hacking of the official website of the COMELEC. According to COMELEC Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, the submission of the timeline aims for the quick resolution of the incident to ensure the safety of voters. The Department of Justice is also coordinating with different government agencies and the United States government in order to find out what […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Elections announced the start of the local absentee voting today, April 27 and will last until April 29, Friday. According to the COMELEC, the 25, 000 individuals approved can now vote before the May 9 elections. This includes government officials and employees, police and members of the armed forces as well as members of the media that are registered voters but cannot vote on the actual day of […]
MANILA,Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at “neutralising” Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners. “Casualties are to be expected. But what has to be of utmost importance is neutralising the criminal activities of the ASG,” Aquino said in a statement, referring to the Abu Sayyaf by a commonly used acronym. Aquino released the statement after the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights recorded 52 cases of poll-related violence from January to April. According to Atty. Gemma Paruhinog, Officer-in-Charge of Human Resources Policy Office, this includes 14 cases of homicide, harassment, frustrated and attempted murder. The CHR is also waiting for 49 more cases to be reported by its regional offices. https://youtu.be/tNsUU8Wm900
