MANILA, Philippines – Due to the alleged failure of the Aquino administration in giving government employees higher compensation, several thousands of government employees will participate in a nationwide action which will be held on February 16. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6AbnxqAC2fE
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Government agencies set aside funds for El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – With the worsening effects of the El Niño phenomenon being felt all over the Philippines, several government agencies started to set aside much-needed funds in order to counter its effects. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources set aside Php 1 billion in order to aid more than 100, 000 fishermen in 58 provinces all over the country. The fund was set aside for livelihood projects as the yield of fish production […]
Presidentiables ready for campaign kick-off on February 9
QUEZON City, Philippines – As February 9 heralds the start of the campaign period for candidates running for national positions, the presidentiables will conduct their respective campaign kick-offs in different locations. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago and her running mate , Senator Bongbong Marcos will start their campaign in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Senator Grace Poe and her running mate, Senator Chiz Escudero will start their campaign in Plaza Miranda in Manila. Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator […]
Election-related incidents before start of campaign period
QUEZON City, Philippines – A few days before the official start of the campaign period, the Philippine National Police already recorded three election-related incidents, two in the Caraga region and one in Region I. PNP added that it is still investigating if said incidents are politically-motivated. Also, the PNP reported that it has arrested 678 individuals that violated the gun ban. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno and […]
“Welcome Kapatid Ko” isinagawa sa Laguna at Leyte
Isinagawa ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa silangang bahagi ng Laguna ang “Welcome Kapatid Ko,” isang social gathering na pinakapangunahing bisita ay ang mga bagong kaanib at umaanib pa lamang sa INC. Samantala, isinagawa rin ang ganitong social gathering sa lalawigan ng Leyte. Naging masaya ang isinagawang Welcome Kapatid Ko at INCare for Elederly. Layunin ng aktibidad na ito na ipadama sa lahat ng aanib na welcome sila sa loob ng Iglesia. (Agila probinsya Correspondent Glenn […]
US to build military facilities in the Philippines
The Department of National Defense confirmed that the United States of America will construct five military facilities all over the Philippines under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. This is after the Supreme Court declared EDCA constitutional. Chosen as sites of said facilities are: Palawan, Cagayan De Oro, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Cebu. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
“Oplan Baklas” starts on February 9
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will start “Oplan Baklas” on Tuesday, February 9. MMDA will remove campaign materials from areas not designated by the Commission on Elections like light posts, trees and traffic signals to ensure an eco-friendly election. The public is encouraged to report violators to the COMELEC. Also in February 9 is the start of the campaign period for national positions while the campaign period for local positions will start on March 16. […]
No early registration fee, according to DepEd
The Department of Education clarified that the early registration for academic school year 2016-2017 is free. All that the parents have to bring are their birth certificates as well as report cards if applicable. The DepEd encouraged parents to participate in the early registration to help in the preparation for said academic year by gathering necessary information like how many students said department should expect, as well as how many teachers are needed. The early […]
Malacañang irons out salary adjustment for government employees
Despite the failure of the Congress to pass the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) before the close of its session, Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma assured government employees that they may still have a salary adjustment as the Department of Budget Management (DBM) is already finalizing its recommendation to President Benigno Aquino regarding the first tranche of the salary adjustment. Coloma added that Php 58 billion was set aside for said salary adjustment in the 2016 […]
DOH declares PHL MERS-Cov free
Despite a case under observation in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Health assured the public that the Philippines remain free from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus. DOH added that only the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine can confirm if a person has MERS-cov. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/WOuMaQE7DhA
All systems go for printing of official ballots
According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the National Printing Office is all set to print the official ballots that will be used in the May 9 elections. Coloma added that last election, the NPO was able to print the official ballots three weeks before the deadline. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/UyWhNaHfLXQ
NPO awaiting job order on printing of official ballots
The National Printing Office (NPO) is ready to accept the job order of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the printing of the official ballots to be used in the May elections, Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma Jr. said Thursday. The NPO is expecting the job order from the COMELEC on February 8. “The National Printing Office, an attached agency of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (pursuant to Executive Order No. 4, s. 2010), is fully prepared […]





