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In its first regular session in 2016, the Supreme Court is set to decide the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States of America. There are speculations that there will be a split decision as three Justices of the Supreme Court submitted their dissenting opinions regarding the draft decision. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Several local politicians admit that they received letters and text messages from the New People’s Army, asking them to pay “permit to campaign” fees in areas controlled by the rebels. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Alleged drug mule, Mary Jane Veloso appealed to the government to help her by facilitating the speedy disposition of her case in Indonesia so that she can go home to the Philippines. Said appeal was made in a telephone conversation with Mary Jane’s sister. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago will set a hearing regarding the overspending of presidential candidates in their political advertisements. The senator added that the voters should be vigilant regarding candidates that are spending millions for their political campaigns. Santiago added that one of the questions that voters should be asking is that how said candidates plan to recover said expenses. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
To eliminate flight delays, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) targets the start of bidding for two new rapid exit taxiways worth Php 300 million. Said taxiways will minimize the problems experienced by passengers due to flight delays. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
QUEZON City, Philippines – For those who are interested in studying college in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education of Taiwan has opened its 2016 Scholarship. For those who are interested, please watch the accompanying video for the pertinent contact details. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Public Attorneys’ Office conducted a jail visitation in a women’s detention facility in Quezon City wherein they conducted medical and dental missions as well as distributing slippers, medicine and others. Said jail visitation also has the aim of decongesting detention facilities. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
QUEZON City, Philippines – As the election period nears, more and more viral memes are becoming popular in the internet, especially those who have plans to run in the said election. But the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group warned netizens to be careful with what they post and share on the worldwide web as they may face charges of online libel, which is a degree higher than offline libel. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin considers the test flight conducted by China in the disputed territory in West Philippine Sea as aggressive. He also confirmed that he is going to Washington D.C. to meet his counterpart as part of the preparations of the country in order to defend its claims in the West Philippine Sea against all contingencies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin […]
DAVAO del Sur, Mindanao – In his press briefing in Davao del Sur, President Noynoy Aquino called the re-opening of the investigation of the Mamasapano incident in the Senate as politically motivated, adding that as the election nears, it is now the time for his political adversaries to take the opportunity to stir the negative emotions of voters against the administration. He also added that it was Senator Juan Ponce Enrile who made the motion […]
MANILA, Philippines – In his counter-affidavit, Chief Inspector Adriano Junio of the Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group explained that there was only a misunderstanding between him and the complainants in the “laglag bala” scheme, saying that he is not asking for money but is actually just explaining the amount said complainants need to pay for bail. Junio submitted said counter-affidavit in the second hearing conducted by the Department of Justice regarding the “laglag-bala” scheme. […]
Muli, isang bagong barangay chapel ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang pinasinayaan sa lalawigan ng Capiz. Matatandaan na noong nakaraang araw lamang ay pinasinayaan ang barangay chapel sa barangay Lawaan, Sitio San Jose. Ngayon naman ay pinasinayaan ang barangay chapel na matatagpuan sa West Villaflores, sa San Antonio Maayon, Capiz. Ang pagpapasinaya ay pinangunahan ni Kapatid na Ceasar S. Almedina ang District Minister ng Capiz. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Andress Ocampo)
