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The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the start of its early registration program which will begin on January 30, 2016 for those that want to study in public schools. Said early registration program aims to find out the issues that may arise at the start of the regular enrollment in public schools. Said early registration will be until February 29, 206. Children who will be 5 years old by June 1, 206 will be accepted […]
In the re-investigation of the Mamasapano incident in the Senate, the Armed Forces of the Philippines revealed that the leaders of the operation do not have the requisite ability to take command of the said operation. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. on Thursday said President Benigno S. Aquino III only guided former Special Action Force (SAF) Chief Getulio Napeñas during the deadly Mamasapano operation in Maguindanao last year. Secretary Coloma said the instruction given by the President to Napeñas to coordinate with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) before the conduct of the operation was not intervention. “Ang malinaw lang naman dito ay ang sumusunod: Una, inutusan siyang (Napeñas) mag-coordinate. […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine economy grew 5.8 percent in 2015, which was below the earlier government growth target of 7-8 percent. “The acceleration of growth from the first quarter to fourth quarter has been very encouraging, bringing the average full-year growth to 5.8 percent. Though this is lower than what we targeted for the year, this growth is respectable given the difficult external environment, the onset of El Nino, and the challenges in […]
Public utility vehicles that are at least 15 years old may emit more toxic substances in the air, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-6. Atty. Jose Mari Lamparero, LTFRB-6 legal counsel, said that DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communication) is still planning the phasing out of old and dilapidated jeepneys to lessen the harmful emissions from these vehicles. “Smoke emissions from these jeepneys contribute 20 percent to harmful emissions,” he said. […]
JAPANESE Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday morning met with representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) at the ancient San Diego Garden, located along the walls of Intramuros in Manila. Escorted by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa, the Imperial couple arrived at the garden, popularly known as Baluarte de San Diego, at about 10:20 a.m. The garden was constructed in 1596. Upon arrival, Their Majesties were introduced by PHILFEJA […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines had a score of 35 and a rank of 95 out of 168 countries, dropping 10 points from its previous rank of 85 in 2014, based on the latest Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International. This means that corruptions remains a serious problem in the country. The higher the ranking meant that the country is perceived to be more corrupt. The 10-point difference in the rank of the Philippines meant more people […]
PRESIDENT Aquino expressed his gratitude to Japan’s Emperor Akihito as the Chief Executive hosted a state banquet in honor of the emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko, in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday evening. In his toast, President Aquino recalled how the Philippines and Japan overcame challenges “during the dark episodes in the history of our nations”. “It is, however, upon this history that we have built a far more enduring relationship. Japan has been a […]
President Aquino, lalong nadiin sa Mamasapano operation Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na itinago sa mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ang Oplan Exodus para mahuli ang international terrorist na si Zulkifli Bin Hir alyas Marwan. Sa muling pagbubukas ng imbestigasyon ng senado, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na kinontrol ng Pangulo at ni dating PNP chief Alan Purisima ang sitwasyon. Iprinisinta ni Enrile ang walong puntos na nagpapakita sa […]
Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na sadyang inilihim sa pagitan nila ni dating Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima ang Oplan Exodus sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng senado sa Mamasapano encounter, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na sinira ng Pangulo ang command system ng pambansang pulisya maging ng sandatahang lakas ng Pilipinas. Nanindigan si Enrile na may aktibong partisipasyon ang Pangulong Aquino simula pa […]
The group Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption expressed their dismay at the lack of new information coming from the Senate’s re-investigation of the Mamasapano incident. According to the VACC, the group was expecting new witnesses and documents. On the other hand, said group praised Senator Juan Ponce Enrile for his incisive queries alleging that President Noynoy Aquino is responsible for said incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
The President of Taiwan visited his country’s territory in the West Philippine Sea for the Chinese New Year and as part of his farewell visit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
