Malacañang opted to remain grounded in aiming for the “tangible benefits” of President Benigno S. Aquino III’s regime of good governance, as it welcomed the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) public satisfaction survey on his performance. An opinion poll conducted by the SWS last week showed that 58 percent among 1,200 Filipino adults nationwide, are satisfied with President Aquino, 26 percent thought otherwise, while 16 percent were undecided for a net satisfaction […]
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P495-M project contract signed to develop IT system for PFM
The National Government launched today the P495-million contract for the Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS) Project, a joint venture with Free Balance Canada and Innove Communications, a subsidiary of Globe Telecom, Inc. The project– which will be implemented for 27 months– will develop, operate and maintain a new IT system that would link the public financial management (PFM) processes of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), two of the […]
Sorsogon suffers massive damage due to “Nona”
The Office of Civil Defense of Bicol considers “Nona” as massively destructive, destroying 27, 000 houses due to storm surge. The whole province is experiencing lack of power. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang sets aside Php 4 billion for rehabilitation
The Malacañang guaranteed that Php 4 billion be set aside to serve as a rehabilitation fund after the rampage of “Nona”. Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma added that said fund was set aside after President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered such in a meeting attended by several members of the Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/QSb-zjR0Z1M
DOJ continues preliminary investigation of Mamasapano case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) panel decided to continue the preliminary investigation despite the fact that only three of the suspects submitted their counter-affidavits out of the more than 90 suspects in the Mamasapano case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/kp3T5kTLG4c
Thousands of passengers, still stranded
The Philippine Coast Guard said that there are still 5,000 passengers remain stranded in various ports and harbors as the PAGASA is reluctant to lift its no-sail policy due to large waves caused by “Nona”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/QV-NQIm8BUI
Angat Dam releases water
According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Angat Dam is now releasing water with said weather bureau monitoring the situation to prevent threats of flooding in low-lying areas. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
New MRT coaches arrive this month
The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) said that 48 new MRT coaches will arrive this month and is expected to alleviate the decongestion of MRT stations. Said coaches will be used after testing. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/zpJM6Woqa3I
Airports operation in the Philippines, back to normal
After the rampage of “Nona”, 81 airports around the Philippines under the administration of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. CAAP added that said airports only sustained minor damages. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/zgDkgAC5CuQ
Court inspection of INC compound requested by church, prove expelled members’ claims false
THE leadership of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) said that the court-supervised ocular inspection at the INC compound on December 16 had proven the falsity and absurdity of the allegations by expelled members Felix Nathaniel “Angel” Manalo and Lottie Hemedez especially in regard to their claims of threats to their freedom of movement and that they were barricaded within the compound against their will. INC spokesperson Minister Edwil Zabala stressed that contrary to reports, the […]
INC wins court case vs ADD leader Eliseo Soriano
(Eagle News) — The Court of Appeals has upheld with finality its ruling in April that “Ang Dating Daan” or ADD leader Eliseo Soriano could no longer appeal his conviction in the libel case filed against him by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC). The court of appeals upheld the Quezon City Court’s refusal to entertain the appeal of Ang Dating Daan Leader Eliseo F. Soriano against his 2013 libel conviction. Last Dec. 16, 2013, Mr. […]
Congress to exert effort to pass draft Bangsamoro Law in January, says Palace
Leaders of Congress have assured that they will exert all efforts to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) when sessions resume in January after their month-long holiday break, Malacañang said on Wednesday. In a statement, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the government is closely coordinating with Congress to thresh out concerns about the measure. “We have been informed by Congress leaders that efforts will be exerted to pass the BBL when Congress resumes […]





