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According to the Senate Committee on Public Order Chairman Grace Poe, the upper chamber of the Congress will no longer hold new hearing regarding the Mamasapano incident as there was no new information or evidence that will justify the changing of the result of the committee report. On the other hand, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is satisfied with the result of the proceedings and that the alleged liability of the President is now clearer. (Eagle […]
According to the latest survey conducted by Transparency International, the Philippines lost 10 places in the Corruption Perception Index despite the “Daang Matuwid” advocated by the Aquino Administration. From the 85th rank, the Philippines reached 95th this year. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia are perceived as the most corrupt countries this year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Other than the illegal drugs charges filed against Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said that he also faces charges for violation of the election gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the Philippine National Police, ever since the election gun ban, they have arrested 396 gun ban violators, most of which are civilians. The PNP also confiscated 254 guns, 2, 000 deadly weapons, 14 grenades and others. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/v_I-_8VVtFE
A group of comfort women expressed concern that their quest for justice may be derailed as the government courts Japan’s support in the Philippines’ territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. According to Atty. Harry Roque, Japan’s human rights violations against the comfort women in World War II should not be set aside just for the sake of the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]
Defending its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, China’s Foreign Ministry declared that China and the United States of America should formulate a solution to resolve the issue. Said statement was made after US Secretary of State John Kerry visited Beijing. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Emperor Akihito of Japan praised President Aquino’s leadership resulting in the Philippines’ steady development as an active member of the Asian community. “Your Excellency, under your sagacious and distinguished leadership, the Philippines is achieving steady development as a vital member of the Asian community,” Emperor Akihito said in his speech during the state banquet hosted in his honor in Malacanang on Wednesday. “It was a great privilege to welcome you to Japan as a state […]
(Eagle News)– During the continuation of the Senate hearing on the Mamasapano probe, Armed Forces of the Philippines 6th Infantry Division Commander Major General Edmundo Pangilinan admitted he had two air assets, specifically army helicopters, at his disposal on January 25, 2015, but decided not to use these to help beleaguered Special Action Force troopers in Mamasapano. In response to the questioning of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, Pangilinan said that the Huey helicopters on the […]
Japan’s Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko on Wednesday laid a wreath at the monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in honor of the Philippine national hero. After meeting with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacañang Palace, Their Majesties proceeded to Rizal Park in Manila for the wreath-laying ceremony. The Emperor and the Empress arrived at the park at 12:10 p.m. and were welcomed by former president and incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada […]
Senator Bongbong Marcos confirmed that it was he and Presidential Adviser to the Peace Process Teresita Deles who were talking in the audio recording revealed by retired General Diosdado Pederoso. Marcos added that said recording was unauthorized and that it occurred in his office. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Senate version of the proposed law laying down the voluntary basis of service during election by public school teachers was adopted and as such no longer needs to undergo bicameral committee. Said proposed law is now forwarded to the Palace for the President’s signature. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/EOQAMdNqKEM
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were welcomed by President Benigno Aquino in the Malacañang, as the imperial couple visits the country for a state visit and a series of charity missions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
