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QUEZON City, Philippines – China and Russia will conduct a joint anti-missile drill in the face of the plans of the United States of America and South Korea to install a missile defense system in the Korean Peninsula. As reported by the official English language newspaper of China, the joint drill will be conducted this month in the Russian Military Research Center. The joint drill aims to familiarize the countries’ forces in each other’s command […]
MANILA, May 6 — Inflation in April 2016 stayed the same at 1.1 percent as in the previous month, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Price movements for major commodity groups remained unchanged, while the slight price increases in some commodities were offset by downward price adjustments in others,” said NEDA Secretary Emmanuel F. Esguerra. The April 2016 inflation is below the market expectation of 1.2 percent but within the Bangko Sentral ng […]
MANILA, May 6 – As Filipinos gear up for the 9 May election, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday urged employers to allow their workers to exercise their right of suffrage during the said date. Baldoz, citing Proclamation No. 1254 which was issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III on 25 April, said that 9 May was declared as a special non-working holiday to allow the voting public to go to their voting precincts and […]
MANILA, May 6 – Malacañang has offered its condolences to the family of former foreign affairs secretary Domingo Siazon, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 76. “We pause in tribute to Domingo Siazon, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1995-2001) and Philippine Ambassador to Japan (1993-1995 and 2001-2010),” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement on Wednesday. “Respected by his colleagues in the foreign service, his peers abroad, and by presidents […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – The spokesperson of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has warned the public against people who will misrepresent themselves as members of the Church, amid recent news of alleged movements by candidates who did not get the INC’s endorsement to mobilize alleged INC members. INC spokesperson minister Edwil Zabala said the Church had recently learned of these movements by candidates who had made plans to discredit the INC’s “one vote” […]
PASIG CITY, May 6 — Filipino voters should factor the stance of their candidates on peace for the country come election day on May 9, in order to preserve and continue the gains of the peace process initiatives of the current administration, said Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles. “I hope you will greatly consider the stance, or the lack thereof, of the candidates on the peace […]
MASINLOC, Philippines (Reuters) — The livelihoods of Philippine fishermen in the coastal town of Masinloc took a hit in 2012 after the Chinese coastguard blocked the entrance to Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. As the country prepares for the election on May 9, they are pinning their hopes on a president who will stand up to China and help restore their livelihood. The shoal is around 130 nautical miles from Masinloc. Fears […]
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has reiterated its commitment to rescue the remaining hostages being held by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). According to reports, the group has circulated online a video showing the beheading of Canadian John Ridsdel last week. The ASG has also released a video of the remaining three captives pleading to the Canadian and Philippine governments to meet the group’s demands. Addressing the latest threat, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said […]
by Ferdinandh Cabrera SHARIFF AGUAK,Philippines (AFP) — Walking off stage after a rock star-like performance and rapturous crowd reaction, Sajid Ampatuan oozes confidence that he will be elected mayor of a southern Philippine town despite facing charges of mass murder. Ampatuan is among a bewildering array of politicians accused or convicted of major crimes who are running for office in Monday’s national elections, deepening concerns over a “culture of impunity” in the Philippines where powerful figures […]
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines cannot ensure that there will be an ample supply of electricity on election day. According to NGCP spokesperson, Cynthia Alabanza, the main reason is that the NGCP cannot guarantee that there will be no groups attacking their power lines. https://youtu.be/P6NWBky8gBU
QUEZON City, Philippines – Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez continues to reiterate his position that the Philippines is not ready for another storm of the same level as that of “Yolanda” which is the reason why he is adamant in proposing the creation of a Department of Disaster Preparedness which will be more effective compared to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council which is a mere coordinating agency.
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Alliance of Health Workers Union set a protest action for Health Workers’ Day in a show of support for the midwives and other health workers of the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital. There are plans to demolish several of the buildings of the hospital and may result in the loss of employment of the affected midwives and other health workers. https://youtu.be/wKzrRO009Fo
