National

Fire Prevention Month starts

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Bureau of Fire Prevention said that fire prevention should be part of our daily routine and that it is important to remember fire stations’ hot lines or call the emergency number 117. More than 2, 000 fire incidents were recorded from January to February. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DOLE to conduct job fairs for new graduates

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Labor and Employment, there are hundreds of jobs available for the new graduates, with the DOLE planning to conduct a series of job fairs all over the country to facilitate the employment of the new graduates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/f0YOn2alHQM

Ballot printing will be finished before deadline

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, the printing of the 54.3 million official ballots may be finished before the deadline on April 25. COMELEC added that they will step up the printing in order to be ready for any contingency. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/gFk-B9ejuXg

AFP enters main camp of terrorist group in Lanao del Sur

LANAO del Sur, Mindanao – The Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully entered the main camp of the Maute terrorist group, which is known for using the name of ‘ISIS”. The AFP encountered difficulty in entering said camp due to the design of the rebels’ houses, which were made to withstand bullets. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DTI urges public to use ‘Timbangan ng Bayan’

DAGUPAN CITY, March 1 (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged the public anew to regularly use the “Timbangan ng Bayan” or public weighing scales installed in wet markets in Pangasinan. Provincial Director Peter Mangabat of DTI-Pangasinan said his agency had provided Pangasinan’s public markets with two weighing scales each with cages to protect consumers from unfair trade practices. Mangabat encouraged consumers to use the weighing scales to validate the weight […]

PNP warns against carrying gun replica

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police warned the public against the carrying of gun replica including those used in paintball games as long as the gun ban is in effect. The election gun ban will last until June 8. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC will verify social media complaints

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, the complaints of netizens in the social media as well as other forms of complaints are undergoing a verification process before the COMELEC takes action. The COMELEC also reminded the public to complete the details of their complaints so that the COMELEC can respond faster. Also, the COMELEC warned against false and malicious complaints. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]

Solon proposes lowering of required age for senior citizenship

QUEZON City, Philippines – Congressman Rommel Batucabe proposed the lowering of the required age for senior citizenship from 60 to 56 years old. According to Batucabe, this will also lower the optional retirement age. He added that those who are 56 years old are already experiencing the same ailments as those who are 60 years old and that they should be allowed to avail of early retirement benefits. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

Respect the UN Court ruling – Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines – According to Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., the government will follow the ruling of the United Nations arbitral tribunal regarding the Philippines’ case against China in the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Experts had discussed the possibility of the Philippines winning the case due to China’s unabated expansion in the disputed territories. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Php 50 standard fare for P2P buses

METRO Manila, Philippines – According to the Land Transportation and Franchising Board, the standard fare of the point-to-point bus service route from Ortigas Ave. to Makati is now at Php 50, with the remaining routes still at Php 55. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

MMDA collects 9 tons of illegal campaign materials

MAKATI City, Philippines – According to Metro Manila Development Authority, ever since the start of the “Oplan Baklas”, it has confiscated 9 tons of illegal campaign materials. Said materials will be donated to organizations that will recycle said materials. The MMDA plans to assign personnel to do monitoring during nighttime which is the time when illegal campaign materials are installed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

LTFRB warns against cutting trips

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned drivers and operators of public utility vehicles against cutting trips. According to the LTFRB, such act is akin to stealing from passengers that paid the right fare. Those that will violate this warning will be fined Php 5, 000 and there is also a possibility that they will lose their franchise. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]