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MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang denied that the 30th celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution does not aim to hurt the feelings of vice-presidential candidate Senator Bongbong Marcos. The Palace added that the aim of the celebration is to raise awareness on the truth behind the People Power Revolution and the martial law and not to hurt the campaign of any candidates in the 2016 election. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
By Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service IPINAGMALAKI ni Pangulong Aquino na mas dumami na ngayon ang nananawagan ng pagpapairal ng kapayapaan at instabilidad sa West Philippine Sea. Sa kanyang arrival speech matapos ang working visit sa Amerika, sinabi ni Aquino na malinaw ang mensahe ng US-ASEAN summit sa inilabas nitong joint statement na dapat ipatupad ang seguridad nang naaayon sa pamantayan ng batas. “Sa usapin ng maritime concerns ay naging malinaw ang suporta ng […]
MANDALUYONG CITY (PIA) — The continuing modernization of the country’s public transport system reached another milestone with the launch of new buses for the point-to-point (P2P) bus service. These new buses have free onboard WiFi, global positioning system, CCTV, and the tap-and-go payment system, as well as a retractable boarding and alighting ramp—making them accessible to persons with disability. “PWDs, senior citizens, and pregnant women will begin enjoying the convenience and comfort of this new class of […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The head of the Philippines’ main Muslim rebel group on Thursday urged his followers to maintain a ceasefire with the government despite failure to pass a bill implementing a peace accord. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Murad Ebrahim made the appeal in a statement carried on the group’s Facebook page. “In spite of the non-passage of the (bill), the MILF will continue to uphold the peace process and ensure that all […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is set to sign the Executive Order that will implement the first part of the salary increase of government employees when he comes back from the United States. The Department of Budget and Management recommended the EO when Congress failed to pass SSL-4 before its session was suspended in order to give way to election campaign. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is considering four candidates for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary as a replacement for Secretary Albert del Rosario. The President added that he is yet to speak with said candidates and that two hold sensitive positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/njOw7qNoEp8
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai warned against the syndicate that is engaged in fake passport extensions after it received two cases of passport tampering. The consulate added that passport extensions are no longer available since January 1 except for family purposes or medical emergencies. The consulate asked the Dubai police’s aid to put a stop on the passport extension scheme. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to Senator Bongbong Marcos, martial law is no longer an issue in the 2016 elections with the Filipinos more concerned with basic needs like jobs, food, water and electricity. He added that the martial law issue is just propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission stated that it finds the power rate hike implemented by Meralco this February to high and may order a refund if it finds the defense of Meralco untenable. Earlier, Meralco stated that it implemented a power rate hike due to the increase in the price of electricity of the contractors. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bd1UbOiENMo
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, in particular its Printing Committee, the deadline for ballot printing would still be met, even if there is another mistake in the initial printing where one of the parties was not included. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/0D8KW7RKJqk
by Karl Malakunas GENERAL Santos, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao has opened the door to a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather, telling AFP he still intends to retire after his next fight but that a comeback is possible. The 37-year-old announced in January that his upcoming bout against American Timothy Bradley would be his last so he could concentrate on Filipino politics. However, following a high-energy training session in his hometown of […]
PRESIDENT Aquino said whoever will replace outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario has a “tough shoes to fill.” In his interview with reporters at the Intercontinental Hotel here on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), President Aquino commended the 76-year-old Cabinet official for his exemplary service as head of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “This is the first time you gave me the opporunity na dapat pasalamatan natin si Albert,” he said during his […]
