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Earthquake hits Oriental Mindoro and Batangas

QUEZON City, Philippines According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit the southern Katagalugan area with Negros Oriental experiencing intensity 3 and Batangas experiencing Intensity 1. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

COMELEC asks interested parties to file official complaints against alleged text blast

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, it will wait for the filing of formal complaint against a party-list group that allegedly conducted a text blast regarding the May 2016 elections. According to the COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista, it is better that there is a formal complaint so that there will be no mistake in the steps to be taken by the COMELEC. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

Majority of OFWs return because of contract violations—Baldoz

MANILA, Feb. 24 — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently said that  majority of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), 107 of 163, who returned to the Philippines in the past two weeks and were provided assistance under the Assist WELL program, came home on account of various contract violations, and not due to the depressed oil price in the global market. “We thought initially that because of the hype about the decline in the global price […]

DENR: PH committed to good forest governance

QUEZON CITY, Feb. 24 — The Philippine government is committed to pursue policy objectives that will ensure the preservation of its forests and stop deforestation, Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje said Tuesday.   “Despite fiscal limitations, the Philippines is seriously endeavoring to preserve its forests and reverse the trend of deforestation,” he said. “We continue to pursue vital reforms through the imposition of forest protection measures and the rehabilitation of denuded forestlands,” he added.   […]

Partido ni Senator Miriam Santiago na People’s Reform Party, nakalagay na sa balota

By Aily Millo (Eagle News Service) MANILA, Philippines — Nagtungo sa tanggapan ng National Printing Office (NPO) ang isa sa mga abugado ni presidential aspirant Senador Miriam Defensor Santiago. Ayon kay Atty. Abel Maglangue, inatasan siya ni Senador Santiago para inspeksyunin ang balotang iniimprenta ng NPO na gagamitin sa 2016 elections. Una na kasing napansin ng kampo ni Senador Santiago na wala sa unang batch ng inimprentang opisyal na balota ng COMELEC ang partido nito na […]

Education Campaign ng COMELEC dapat palakasin-Malacañang

By Weng Dela Fuente (Eagle News Service) MALACAÑANG, Philippines — Sinabi ng Malacañang na kailangang paigtingin ng Commission On Elections ang Education Campaign nito para pawiin ang pangamba ng publiko na magkakaroon ng dayaan sa darating na eleksyon. Ginawa ni Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. ang apela sa harap ng latest Pulse Asia Survey (PWS) na nagsabing 39 porsyento ng respondents ang duda na magkakaroon ng dayaan sa halalan. Sabi ni Coloma, taong 2010 […]

UP Cebu launches campaign for clean and wise elections

CEBU City, Philippines – In preparation for the Visayas leg of the presidential debate, the University of the Philippines in Cebu launched its campaign for a clean and wise elections. Issues that will be tackled in the said debate include climate change, women’s rights, health and education. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

UE expels students who disrespected the Philippine flag

MANILA, Philippines – The Board of Trustees of the University of the East expelled the students that used the Philippine flag as a mop in a classroom then uploaded the video on the internet. UE added that it will implement a new policy that will raise the awareness of students about the importance of the Philippine flag. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PHIVOLCS record 2 minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan

SORSOGON, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded two minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon. Said eruptions released smoke and ash but there was no lava discharge. The PHIVOLCS reminded the public regarding the danger zone. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Majority will vote for political dynasties

MANILA, Philippines – In the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia, 34% of Filipinos remain in favor of voting candidates that belong to political dynasties. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Job order for Filipinos in Saudi Arabia, still strong – DOLE

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Labor and Employment, despite the energy crisis in the Middle East, job orders for overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia continues to be strong and may even surpass previous records. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Rights victims’ anger dims Philippine democracy celebrations

By Joel Guinto MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines is this week celebrating 30 years of democracy, but thousands who suffered through the Marcos dictatorship tremble with anger at slow justice and the stunning political ascent of the late strongman’s heir. President Benigno Aquino will on Thursday lead the commemoration of the “People Power” uprising that allowed his mother, Corazon, to take over from Ferdinand Marcos after he fled to the United States. But in another part […]