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A senatorial candidate criticized the costs of the early campaign conducted by the top three presidential candidates. The total expenditures of said presidentiables have reached a total of Php 2 billion. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) admitted that it may not be able to meet its timeline for the achievement of the Internal Peace and Security Plan in 2016 which includes as one of its goals the total elimination of insurgency in the Philippines. Said plan was interpreted last 2010. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Members of the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN) are encouraged to share their own unique experiences in peace processes which will have an effect on the overall achievement of peace. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/VgJeH34J5v4
According to the Liberal Party’s Vice Chairman for Political Affairs, Caloocan Representative Edgar Erice, former PNP Special Action Force Director Getulio Napeñas is no longer a credible witness in the new investigation to be conducted by the Senate regarding the Mamasapano incident due to Napeñas’ connection with Vice-President Jejomar Binay. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Metro Railway Transit or MRT-3 suffered another systems failure, to the detriment of commuters. Chairman of the Senate Sub-Committee on Transportation, Senator Grace Poe criticized the Aquino administration for said failure, adding that the government should take responsibility and stop blaming the past administration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Land Transportation Office plans to file a motion for reconsideration in the Commission of Audit in order to release the license plates. The LTO has a backlog of 3 million license plates after the COA disallowed funds for the same. The LTO targets the release of said license plates before the end of the President Aquino’s term. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) […]
According to House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales, unlike the Senate, the House of Representatives will not conduct a re-investigation of the tragic event in Mamasapano which resulted in the death of 44 Special Action Forces commandos. Gonzales added that there are some congressmen who asked for said re-investigation but it should not be allowed because there is no confirmation that any of said congressmen have in their hands the alleged additional information possessed by Senator […]
The government will activate an existing mechanism if ever the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalates, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said on Thursday. Coloma noted that the government has standard policies and procedures in countries where there are large concentrations of Filipinos, as part of its assistance to Filipino nationals. Nearly one million Filipinos are working or staying in Saudi Arabia. “Nariyan ang ating mga Embahada, Consulada, meron ding mga tanggapan ang ibang […]
The Philippines on Thursday (January 7) rejected China’s test flights on an artificial island in the disputed Spratlys, expressing concern over the imposition of an air defence identification zone in the South China Sea. On Wednesday (January 6), China landed two test flights on Fiery Cross Reef, four days after it angered Vietnam with a landing on the same runway in the disputed territory, actions that further raised tensions in the region. “If this is […]
Filipinos are excited for the homecoming of reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach this month. There will be a hero’s welcome for Wurtzbach in recognition of her achievement claiming the third Miss Universe crown of the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Philippine National Police said that it stands by the report made by the Board of Inquiry and as the first anniversary of the Mamasapano incident nears, the PNP announced its belief that justice will be served for the fallen SAF commandos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the Department of Foreign Affairs to continue monitoring the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma saying that it is the government’s top priority to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East. Also, the President asked the DFA to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by […]
