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APEC leaders adopt Philippine-led initiative on micro, small, medium enterprises

  (MANILA) The leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies has adopted the Philippine-led initiative that aims to put micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the forefront of regional and global trade by 2020. In their 2015 APEC Leaders’ Declaration issued following their retreat, the APEC leaders ordered their respective Ministers to implement actions laid out in the Boracay Action Agenda and report their progress to them by 2020. “We live […]

OTS releases report regarding “tanim-bala” scheme

The Office of Transportation Security released its report regarding said office’s investigation on the “tanim-bala” scheme, with 17 employees terminated due to discrepancies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Veloso camp hopes for clemency

The lawyers of Mary Jane Veloso expressed their hopes regarding the permanent reprieve of their client after Indonesia declared a moratorium on the conduct of death penalty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pWSm_dFSVkc

Philippines should garner benefits

Pasig representative Roman Romulo said that now that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit has ended, the Philippines should have a return of its considerable investment on the said event, especially in the field of human capital development. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pBNP-LBbIbc

Delegates say Philippines is best APEC host

The various delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) were united in saying that the Philippines is the best APEC host and that recently-held APEC summit was the best APEC hosting that they have experienced. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Canadian Prime Minister leaves the Philippines

After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left the Philippines today. Although Trudeau failed to directly provide solution regarding the issue of Canadian garbage disposed in the Philippines, said prime minister made a statement regarding the formation of possible solutions by the Canadian government. He also added that he enjoyed his stay in the Philippines due to the warm welcome shown by the Filipinos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

President Aquino to attend ASEAN summit in Malaysia

President Benigno S. Aquino III will attend the Association of South East Asian Nation or ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the issue of territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea will be tackled. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino, proud of Philippines’ success in APEC hosting

President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed his pride in the success garnered by the Philippines in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. He added that the Philippines will benefit from the foundations laid for the expansion of trade as well as economic development. The Philippines was also able to garner recognition from the international community. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DepEd allows school to schedule make-up classes

The Department of Education (DepEd) has given the schools the discretion to set the schedule of make-up classes to complete the required 201 school days due to the four-day cancellation of classes during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xUuJJ5CA-ks

APEC leaders tackled growth challenges, Aquino says

World leaders wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (November 19), with the host Philippine President Benigno Aquino citing the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring quality growth. “Our theme for APEC 2015 has been building inclusiving economies, building a better world by balancing the discussions in APEC between the technical aspects of trade and its implications on the social and environmental challenges of growth, we have refocused our discussion towards all […]

DOJ already has final report regarding “laglag-bala”

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) finalized its report regarding the “laglag-bala” scheme in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and has submitted the same to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In turn, the DOJ will review said report and will release the information to the public as soon as possible. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Senator Chiz asks DSWD to be secure in aiding the homeless

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero challenged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to continue giving aid to street dwellers even after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, saying that the DSWD should be sincere in its efforts to help the homeless. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/lo0GQ0i295Y