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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment encouraged fresh graduates to seek employment in the government where they can learn public service and leadership. Currently, there are 174, 000 government vacancies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections held an emergency meeting in response to the decision of the Supreme Court enjoining said commission to issue vote receipts during the elections. The COMELEC is worried that said decision will affect its preparation for the election and that it will cause delay in the counting of the votes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/XjLteWX6I7M
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections said that although it is respecting the recent decisions of the Supreme Court, it admitted that it is under emergency due to the said decisions. These are the decisions of the Supreme Court regarding the issuance of vote receipts as well as the SC’s overturning of the COMELEC’s decision to disqualify Senator Grace Poe. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board said that it will start the calibration of taxi meters in April after the approval of the Php 30 flag-down rate. The LTFRB clarified that although the taxi meters are still not calibrated, the provisional rate of Php 30 flag-down rate is still in effect. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines — Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares reminded political candidates for the May 9 synchronized elections to properly declare their campaign fund and that surplus campaign funds will be credited as personal income of said candidates and will be taxed accordingly. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/6lXvb1FoP_E
(Eagle News) — The Aquino administration remains committed to its “Daang Matuwid” line, as Malacanang reiterated its position that the government will act in the people’s best interest. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement that the “Aquino administration’s commitment to Daang Matuwid goes beyond mere rhetoric.” He said that the President and even all government agencies are doing their best to translate into concrete action their “rhetoric.” The President’s schedule last week, which […]
(Reuters) — Crowds in Manila gathered to watch the partial solar eclipse seen from the Philippines on Wednesday (March 9). Nearly 50 percent of the sun was covered when the eclipse reached its maximum in Manila, the state meteorology department said. Tourists in Rizal Park witnessed the partial eclipse as they used simple solar filters distributed by the local planetarium. Astronomers projected the shadow caused by the eclipse onto a cardboard. “I had a […]
MANILA, Mar. 9 — The Palace said it remains committed to fighting corruption and helping reform the country’s judiciary to punish those who have committed wrongdoings. “Hindi natitinag ang determinasyon ng pamahalaan na supilin ang katiwalian at korupsyon. Ang paglilitis ng mga sinampahan ng kaso ay nasa kamay ng hudikatura,” Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, Jr. said during a media briefing held in Malacañang Palace on Tuesday. “Hinggil dito, batid natin na patuloy na nagsasagawa ng […]
(Eagle News) — Maghahain ng motion for reconsideration ang kampo ng mga pribadong petitioners laban sa naging desisyon ng Korte Suprema na payagan kumandidato sa pagka- pangulo si Senadora Grace Poe. Ayon kay Atty. Manuelito Luna, abogado ng petitioner na si dating senador Francisco “Kit” Tatad, ia-apela nila sa lalong madaling panahon ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema. Iginiit ni Luna na hindi mas mataas sa konstitusyon ang mga mahistrado ng Korte Suprema. Binatikos din […]
CEBU CITY (PIA) – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cebu Extension Office is urging the public to verify with them for the status of any organization offering huge amounts of profit to prevent from being deceived. Atty. Lindeza Gavino, Director of SEC Cebu Extension Office, said during the recent Association of Government Information Officers (AGIO) 7 and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 7 Forum that anybody can ask them about whether an organization is registered […]
(Eagle News) — Voting 9-6, the Supreme Court has allowed Senator Grace Poe to run for president, reversing an earlier ruling of the Commission on Elections which disqualified her from the presidential race. The justices who voted to grant Poe’s petitions seeking the reversal of the Comelec’s resolutions were: Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, Associate Justices Velasco, Peralta, Bersamin, Perez, Mendoza, Leonen, Jardeleza and Caguioa. The six who voted to deny the petitions are […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the PAGASA, despite the hot temperature felt in the country, the weather bureau is yet to announce the official start of the dry season. PAGASA is still considering several factors before making its official announcement. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
