(Eagle News) — Muling nanawagan ang Department of Justice (DOJ) sa publiko na tumulong sa mga otoridad kung may impormasyong nalalaman tungkol sa mga hacker na target ang mga website ng gobyerno. Kaugnay ito ng ginawang hacking ng mga suspek sa website ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) kung saan isinapubliko ng mga nabanggit ang data ng mga botante sa pamamagitan ng isang website. Ayon kay Acting Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas, mas mabilis aniyang mareresolba ang […]
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Philippines’ Pacquiao shocked at Islamic militant kidnap claim
MANILA , Philippines (AFP) — Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao expressed shock Thursday at President Benigno Aquino’s claim that Islamic militants planned to kidnap him, and said the alleged plot should not have been made public. Aquino released a statement on Wednesday stating the Abu Sayyaf, a notorious kidnap-for-ransom gang that beheaded a Canadian hostage this week, had planned to abduct Pacquiao or his children. “I was alarmed when he announced… the Abu Sayyaf wanted […]
SSS launches loan restructuring program for calamity victims
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Social Security System launched a loan restructuring program for the loans of calamity victims in order to give them the opportunity to clear their records with the SSS and claim full benefit of their pension. The SSS expects to collect 5.1 billion pesos through said program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Aquino sends his condolence to Ridsdel’s family
QUEZON City, Philippines – Two days after the beheading of the Canadian John Ridsdel, President Benigno S. Aquino III sent a personal letter expressing his condolences to the victim’s family and promised that he will use the full power of the State to bring to justice the Abu Sayyaf. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Next Vice-Presidential Debate will no longer push through
QUEZON City, Philippines – The next round of the supposed vice-presidential event will no longer push through. According to the Commission on Elections and the media organizers, there is a conflict in the schedule of the candidates and that the date of the event – May 1 – which is already too close to the election day on May 9. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]
Netizens react to kidnapping attempt against Pacquiao, Kris Aquino
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III’s statement regarding the attempted kidnapping against Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao and the president’s sister Kris Aquino. The president added that the two will be used as a bargaining chip in order to free their imprisoned comrades.
Iglesia Ni Cristo to conduct medical and dental mission in Tondo, Manila
QUEZON City, Philippines – The authorities reminded the public that the Iglesia Ni Cristo will conduct a large medical and dental mission in Moriones, Tondo, Manila and that some roads will be closed due to the event. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. For the list of affected roads, please refer to the accompanying video. Traffic Advisory for Medical and Dental mission road closure and re-routing on April 29, Friday at Tondo, Manila: […]
DOE tries to verify reports of sabotage on election day
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Energy is still verifying reports regarding plans of power supply sabotage during the election. According to Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada, the department will be alert and there is also a high possibility of power interruption even if there is no sabotage. The DOE has ongoing preparations for such eventuality. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/q2gu0KUBcPw
Human rights victims may wait for a long time for compensation
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Human Rights Victims Claims Board admits that said victims will still wait for a long time before they are compensated. Said agency said that it received 75, 000 applications and have verified 20, 000 only. Said delay was due to the difficulty of verifying allegations of torture. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Report on China’s plan to build outpost on Panatag Shoal needs to be confirmed
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 […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo to hold record-breaking “Aid to Humanity” outreach event in Tondo on Friday
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 […]
President Aquino to Abu Sayyaf: We will speak to you in language of force
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 […]





