MANILA, May 7 – Pursuant to Comelec Resolution Nos. 10112 and 10113, the Special Board of Election Inspectors (SBEI) of Committee on Detainee Voting will CONVENE on May 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. and everyday thereafter, until terminated, at the Session Hall, Commission on Elections, 8th Floor, Palacio del Gobernador, Intramuros, Manila. Parties shall be notified if there is a need to change the venue stated above. This is contained in a notice of counting […]
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COMELEC officials inspect command center in PICC
QUEZON City, Philippines – The officials of the Commission on Elections personally inspected the COMELEC’s command center in the Philippine International Convention Center where the COMELEC will serve as the National Board of Canvassers. The complaints and queries of voters will also be received in the COMELEC Command Center. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Aimee Mendoza and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Mayoralty candidate Bagatsing denies attendance of alleged Iglesia Ni Cristo members in his campaign event
QUEZON City, Philippines – Manila mayoralty candidate Amado Bagatsing denied that there will be members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo that will attend his “miting de abanse” while wearing bonnets to remain unidentified. Bagatsing added that he respects the decision of the Iglesia Ni Cristo leadership on who the Church will vote for in the May 9 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Aimee Mendoza and Uploaded by Vince […]
COMELEC fires hundreds of VCM technicians
QUEZON City, Philippines – The legal team of the Poe-Escudero camp revealed that the Commission on Elections fired hundreds of vote-counting machine technicians, arousing the Poe-Escudero camp’s suspicion that this is a sign of the alleged plan to cheat on the coming elections. The COMELEC and Smartmatic both denied the allegations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Aimee Mendoza and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Issue of who will regulate political ads, still unresolved
QUEZON City, Philippines – The issue of who will penalize the various black propaganda that appeared during the campaign period still remains unresolved. According to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, it is the Commission on Elections that has the power to regulate political ads as provided by the Fair Elections Act. On the other hand, the COMELEC said that it can only regulate the length of political ads and not the content. […]
Over 2,200 students receive diplomas during NEU’s 41st commencement exercises
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Over 2,200 students from the tertiary and graduate levels received their diplomas during the New Era University’s 41st Commencement Exercises at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Tabernacle last April 29 and 30, 2016. With the theme, “Upholding Spiritual Fervor and Academic Excellence,” it was the first time since 2009 that the commencement ceremonies of the Collegiate and Higher Education levels were divided into three batches to accommodate […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo unity remains strong
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Iglesia Ni Cristo is confident that its members will remain united this coming elections and beyond despite attempts of others to discredit its unity. Bro. Edwil Zabala, INC spokesperson, in an interview on NET 25, warned the public against people who will misrepresent themselves as members of the INC mobilized by candidates who failed to get the support of the church.
Veloso not included in next round of executions in Indonesia
QUEZON City, Philippines – The family of Mary Jane Veloso welcomed the decision of the Indonesian government, not including Veloso in the new round of executions this year. According to Indonesia’s Attorney General, they are respecting the legal processes in the Philippines connected with the case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia to conduct regular joint maritime patrols
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia guaranteed the conduct of regular joint maritime patrols in the Sulu and Celebes Seas by signing an agreement. The patrols are in response to the kidnapping incidents perpetrated by the Abu Sayyaf Group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippine embassies in Middle East ask OFWs to vote
QUEZON City, Philippines – The embassies and consulates of the Philippines in the Middle East asked the overseas Filipino workers in the region to vote. This after the voters’ turnout in Middle East only reached 20%. According to reports, only 119, 000 voters out of 500, 000 have voted. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
LRT fare hike will greet new president
QUEZON City, Philippines – The new President will have to deal with the fare increase in the LRT Line-1 which will be implemented one month after the new President is sworn into his or her office. Said fare increase is around 10%, depending on regulations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Group launches teachers’ hotline to counter election fraud
QUEZON City, Philippine – Amidst allegations of widespread electoral fraud during the May 9 elections, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers launched a teachers’ hotline to counter all forms of cheating during the elections. The hotline was established to guarantee the safety of the teachers who are in front lines during the election period. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
