MALACANANG on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that declared the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) constitutional, saying it will help modernize the Philippine armed forces and enhance the country’s ability to respond to disasters. “The Supreme Court’s affirmative decision on the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement strengthens the strategic partnership between the Philippines and the United States that is founded on two other important building blocks: the Mutual Defense Treaty; and the […]
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Bodyguard umano ni Lottie Hemedez, inaway ang guard na naka-duty sa INC compound
Isang lalaki na umano’y bodyguard ni Lottie Manalo-Hemedez na nakatira sa compound na pag-aari ng Iglesia Ni Cristo, inaaway ang security guard na nakaduty sa No.36 Tandang Sora, Quezon City Samantala, sa isinagawang pagdinig kanina sa QC RTC branch 222 kaugnay ng petition for injunction na inihain ng INC ay bigo pa rin ang kampo nina Lottie at Angel Manalo na isumite ang pangalan ng mga nasa loob ng compound. Aily Millo sa detalye:
Residents of #36 Tandang Sora, not following security measures
An exclusive video shows helpers of Angel and Lottie Hemedes disrespecting security guards of the Iglesia Ni Cristo as they attempt to conduct standard security procedures regarding packages being sent to the #36 Iglesia Ni Cristo compound in Tandang Sora. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/eUkehg6Wm5A
Private vehicles can no longer pass yellow lanes in EDSA
Starting Monday, January 18, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol group (PNP-HPG) will start apprehending private motorists that will make use of the yellow bus lanes and issued traffic violation tickets. Said measure was adopted with the aim of making the traffic flow faster, particularly in the areas between the Shaw and Guadalupe area of EDSA. The MMDA was given until Friday, January 15, to finish installing plastic […]
President Aquino must attend Mamasapano incident reinvestigation
According to Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, President Benigno S. Aquino III should be invited in the reopening of the Senate investigation of the Mamasapano incident, adding that President Aquino should be asked about his alleged actions and/or inaction’s that resulted in the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. It was Senator Enrile who asked for the reopening of the Mamasapano incident investigation due to new information that he was able to obtain. (Eagle […]
No gov’t troops working for politicians – AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that there are no longer government troops working for politicians, government officials and civilian personalities as security personnel. The AFP added that it already issued recall orders to gather said troops in order to prepare for the 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/thzoqt6Rl1M
Iglesia Ni Cristo warns against solicitations made by excommunicated members
The Iglesia Ni Cristo issued a statement warning the public about the solicitation activities being done by groups formed by excommunicated members like the Restore The Church Fund USA and Restore The Church Fund Asia group. According to INC spokesperson, Bro. Edwil Zabala, the Church is concerned with the activities of said groups and decided to issue a public warning against the misrepresentation conducted by said groups. (Eagle News Service) (Eagle News) — The […]
Bautista-Guanzon row may affect May elections
Davao City Congressman Carlo Nograles expressed his concern regarding the row between the Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon may affect the coming May elections. He added that said dispute should have remained internal so that the independence and neutrality of the COMELEC will not be affected. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senators Estrada and Revilla want to visit Kuya Germs’ wake
Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Jr., asked the Sandiganbayan’s permission to attend the wake of showbiz veteran German “Kuya Germs” Moreno in Mt. Carmel Church in Quezon City. Both senators said that they consider Kuya Germs as a second father and they want to give their last respects to him. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippine Army receives new weapons
US-based arms manufacturer Remington delivered 12, 600 new M4 carbines for the Philippine Army, worth Php 1.9 billion. Said carbines will undergo technical examination before being issued to Army personnel. Said weapons are part of the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DFA sends crisis management team to Middle East
The Department of Foreign Affairs sent a crisis management team to the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border to monitor the situation of overseas Filipino workers in said region as tensions continue to increase due to a series of bombings that occurred in the said region. The DFA added that they will aid OFWs that want to go back to the Philippines due to the situation. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter […]
Senator Marcos criticizes COMELEC’s row
Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos criticized the commissioners of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) regarding their row on the issue of the disqualification case of Senator Grace Poe, adding that such internal matter shouldn’t be brought to the public. Marcos added that said row puts the independence of the COMELEC into question and may negatively affect the conduct of the 2016 elections.
