Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
MANILA, Philippines — According to election lawyer, Atty. Romulo Macalintal, a person’s health condition is not one of the requirements for running for high positions. As such , no candidate can be obligated to reveal his or her health records. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/8U2serN69M4
QUEZON City, Philippines — The Migrante Party-List was alarmed by the decision of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario to resign his post amidst the tensions in the Middle East. Said party-list group is concerned about the effect of said resignation to the possibility of the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines — The Commission on Elections reminded the public about the local absentee voting for the 2016 elections. The COMELEC added that media networks can now submit applications for local absentee voting, which should include the names of media practitioners that will avail of the advanced voting. Other than media practitioners, members of the police, the armed forces and other government employees that will be assigned to a different area can also avail […]
PRESIDENT Aquino has approved the merger of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). Executive Order (EO) No. 198 on the merger of the two state banks, signed by the President last February 4, noted the “need to rationalize the operation of government agencies and government financial institutions (GFIs) to strengthen their financial capabilities, to improve the delivery of services, to achieve economic efficiency and to support […]
by Karl Malakunas MANILA, Philippines (AFP) –A cliffhanger race to lead the Philippines began Tuesday with emotion-charged rallies by a dead movie star’s adopted daughter, a politician who brags about killing criminals and other top contenders. The three-month election campaign got under way with four aspirants standing a genuine chance of succeeding popular President Benigno Aquino, who is limited by the constitution to a single term. The Philippines has endured a turbulent democracy since emerging […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, the Omnibus Election Code should be amended to prevent over-spending as well as premature campaigning of candidates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Amidst the spread of “Bi-Chiz” stickers in the social media, Vice-Presidential candidate Senator Chiz Escudero denied any secret alliance with Vice President Jejomar Binay regarding the 2016 elections. Escudero added that his partnership with Senator Grace Poe remains strong. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) welcomed the result of the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) that showed that the number of unemployed Filipino dropped in the last quarter of 2015. From 23.7% or 10 million Filipinos, it dropped to 21.4% or 9.1 million Filipinos. This is the lowest unemployment rate recorded by the Philippines since 2009. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Philippines – There is still no replacement for Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, who submitted his resignation to President Benigno Aquino due to health problems, Said resignation will be effective on March 7. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TaAxP1Z05z4
MANILA, Philippines – Vice Presidential candidates Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., said that he is not worried regarding the critics of martial law. Marcos added that he respects the position of said groups, especially the campaign against the Marcoses returning to Malacañang. He said that he is ready to answer all of the allegations said critics will make. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Commission on Elections will conduct mock elections on Saturday, February 13. Said mock election will be conducted in 20 cities and municipalities all over the Philippines. According to the COMELEC, said mock elections have the the following aims: to ensure the security of the vote counting machine as well as the canvassing system, to energize the elections and to assure the public regarding the security of the automated filing system. (Eagle News Service Described […]
QUEZON City, Philippines — As the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continues to be felt, several areas in South Cotabato are now being rationed with water, with 200 families affected. According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, three water trucks were assigned to help the residents. Said office will also distribute water containers. (South Cotabato) <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
