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The six “yoda chairs” used by the prominent leaders during the APEC Summit welcome receptions are now up for auction. The iconic yoda chairs that were seated by U.S. President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and President Benigno S. Aquino III was designed by Industrial Engineer, Kenneth Cobonpue and manufactured in Cebu. The profits of the auction that will be gained in the APEC memorabilia’s will go […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways is in need of more qualified and well equipped contractors to carry out the proposed P357 Billion worth of projects in the 2016 national spending plan for public infrastructure development. DPWH allocation for infrastructure for 2016 has increased by 30% or P84 Billion from the P273.9 Billion budget in 2015 as part of the government’s determined efforts to further boost the infrastructure investment. DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson […]
President Benigno S. Aquino has underscored the need for a strong partnership between the government and the private sector to eliminate corruption in the country. “Whenever I speak of corruption, I always emphasize the idea that it takes two to tango: Yes, there are always those in a position of power abusing their positions, but there are also those willing to partake in their schemes—or even just stand idly by, while others steal from the […]
According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, eight provinces in Visayas are affected by red tide brought about by climate change. The public is advised not to eat shellfish coming from said provinces. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Es5XnUfsA28
According to the Philippine National Police, the re-shuffle of police chiefs that lasted two years in their posts in January 2016 before the elections to prevent the possibility of partiality during the said elections. This part of the PNP’s security plan for the said election. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma politics changed Senator Grace Poe’s view after said senator made a statement about the administration’s reform program, saying that “masyadong ma-traffic ang daang-matuwid kaya hindi nakamit ang totoong kaunlaran.” Coloma added that Poe became the number one senator last time due to her adherence to the “daang-matuwid”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The National Police Commission or NAPOLCOM terminated 21 police including a provincial director for grave misconduct and serious neglect of duty. Said police chose to not take action despite their knowledge of the Maguindanao Massacre which caused the death of 58 victims. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Despite the meeting conducted by President Benigno Aquino with the members of the House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Sonny Belmonte said that the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law is hindered due to the failure of forming a quorum in the lower house. But Belmonte added that this does not mean that the BBL will not be passed in the lower house. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
According to the Department of Budget and Management, government spending reached 558.5 billion pesos or a 19% increase in the 3rd quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year. Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad added that the increased spending is an indication that the reforms enacted by the government against spending bottlenecks are working. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/czp3jbs7za8
The election gun ban will start this coming January 10 to June 8, 2016. During said gun ban, no firearms can be carried in public even if it is licensed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Commission on Election expresses its agreement to the decision of the Supreme Court not granting the petition asking for the extension of the voters’ registration until January 2016. The COMELEC added that now it can focus on the processing of the registration and validation of those who were able to comply with the period. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/7QEFMlyNEQg
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced on Tuesday that applications for the issuance of Certificates of Authority to bear, carry, or transport Firearms and deadly weapons in connection with the 2016 Elections may be accomplished and submitted online. Spokesman James Jimenez said a special link is already available in the poll body’s official website, for the purpose. During the Election Period, from January 10, 2016 to June 8, 2016, it is prohibited to bear, carry […]
