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DBM allocates 90% of 2016 national budget

According to Budget Secretary Butch Abad, 90% of the 2016 National Budget was already released to different government agencies. Abad added that the improvement on the budget release was due to the new treatment of the 2016 General Appropriation Act as a release document as well as the implementation of the pre-procurement activities. Because of this, government projects will be implemented before the election ban on March 25, 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

Belmonte axes Plan B regarding BBL

To show his determination regarding the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) at the resumption of the session of the House of Representatives on January 19, House Speaker Sonny Balmonte did not approved the motion of making a Plan B in the event of the non-passage of the BBL. Belmonte added that the House leadership is taking steps to ensure that there is a quorum so that there will be a quick progress on […]

Government determined to solve traffic congestion

Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. on Monday said the government remains committed to solve the traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR). “Determinado ang pamahalaan na gawin ang nararapat upang tumugon sa pangangailangan ng mga mamamayang naninirahan at naghahanapbuhay sa NCR at kanugnog na rehiyon,” Coloma said in a statement. “Inaprubahan na ng NEDA (National Economic Development Authority) Board noon pang Hunyo 2014 at ipinapatupad na ang mga batayang prinsipyo ng Mega Manila Dream […]

SC justices will not disinhibit regarding Senator Poe’s disqualification

Associate Justices Antonio Carpio, Teresita de Castro and Arturo Brion issued a statement that they do not have plans to disinhibit themselves regarding the two disqualification cases against Senator Grace Poe, saying that it is different from the issue in the Senate Electoral Tribunal which is the disqualification of Poe as a senator while the present case will tackle the issue of the Senator’s disqualification in running for President. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

Population of the Philippines may reach 104 million

According to the Commission on Population, the Philippines may experience a growth in the population, ballooning from 102 million last year to an expected 104 million this year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)\\

Metro Manila, at risk due to traffic problem

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines warned that Metro Manila is at risk of becoming an unsuitable place to live inside four years if the traffic situation is not solved. Said group added that in 2020, 500, 000 more vehicles will be added while no foreseeable improvements are in sight. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Malacañang counters American Chamber of Commerce warning

In response to the warning issued by the American Chamber of Commerce regarding the difficulty of living in the Metro Manila area due to the traffic situation, Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma laid down several plans that the administration implemented that will meet the needs of those residing and working in Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/yDfu_uMZi4Q

Immigration officials may be removed

In connection with the bribery issue involving Chinese national Wang Bu, three officials of the Bureau of Immigration face the possibility of termination as they allegedly accepted bribes to ensure that said Chinese national is not deported. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Gov’t will not retaliate against NPA

According to the Malacañang, the government has no plans to retaliate against the New People’s Army after said group attacked a military unit in Camarines Sur, which is a violation of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the NPA. Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma added that the government will remain alert to stop NPA’s violent actions especially now that the ceasefire agreement has expired. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

DOH campaign against firework accidents, effective

The Department of Health credits its effective information campaign for the lower number of cases of firework-related incidents compared last year, adding that the government and mass media effort was successful. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-X8CvQrlgVI

Iglesia Ni Cristo breaks 6 Guinness world records for the year 2015

The Iglesia Ni Cristo broke six Guinness world records in 2015. This is in the face of challenges and attempts to sow disunity in the church from its expelled members. The Iglesia Ni Cristo all the more became strong and united in the face of the false accusations from its detractors. Bro. Edwil Zabala, INC spokesperson said, these Guinness world records are not to mean to brag — but to show the true unity of […]

Military remains on alert after foiled NPA attack—Palace

As the unilateral declaration of suspension of military operations concludes before midnight, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) shall remain on alert, especially after a foiled attack by communist rebels in Camarines Sur last Friday. Malacañang issued the statement Sunday following reports that 10 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) broke the 12-day holiday truce and launched a deliberate yet unsuccessful attack against the military amid the New Year observance. Citing an account […]