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Poe still in the list of candidates

According to the Commission on Elections, Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares’s camp is not required to file a petition to ensure that the name of the senator remains in the official ballot. This is in response to questions made by supporters of Senator Poe. The COMELEC clarified that it will make a decision en banc regarding the issue even before the printing of the official ballot. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

Members of PNP-Aviation Security Group terminated due to “tanim-bala” scam

The Philippine National Police terminated 21 personnel of the PNP-Aviation Security Group due to their alleged involvement in the “tanim-bala” modus operandi. Said personnel were terminated and face administrative charges due to improper reporting of the said scam. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Laude camp may file case against US security personnel

According to Atty. Harry Roque, Jeffrey Laude’s camp is considering the possibility of filing a case against the United States security personnel guarding US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton if said security personnel continues to refuse transferring Pemberton to the New Bilibid Prison. Roque added that this is in blatant disregard to the order of the Regional Trial Court that declared Pemberton guilty of killing Laude. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

DND constructs jail facility for Pemberton

The Department of National Defense is now on the process of constructing a jail facility for United States Marines Lance Corporal Joseph Scot Pemberton. Pemberton was declared guilty by the Regional Trial Court of Olongapo City, Zambales for killing the Filipino transgender, Jeffrey Laude, also known as, Jennifer. The DND added that the said jail facility is an extension of the New Bilibid Prison. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

Malacañang calls for sobriety, respect for law on Poe’s disqualification

The Palace has called for sobriety and respect for the law among all concerned parties following the decision of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Second Division to nullify the Certificate of Candidacy of presidential aspirant Grace Poe. “A decision was rendered by a division of the Comelec on the candidacy of Senator Grace Poe. This decision was arrived at in the course of the constitutionally-mandated functions of the Comelec,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during […]

Senior citizens avail get free eye checkup, eyeglasses

Some 3,528 senior citizens in North Cotabato have availed of the series of free eye examination and distribution of eyeglasses. The continuing activity tagged as ‘Antipara para kay Lolo at Lola’, is part of the provincial government’s early gift-giving program for the Yuletide season. The free eye examination and refraction  was carried out with partner  eye specialists from private and public hospitals while the distribution of free eye glasses was facilitated by the provincial government in coordination with the […]

Old money can only be used until December 2015

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public that old money bills can only be used until December 2015 only. By January 2106, said old money bills can no longer be used for transactions in stores but can still be used in banks. By 2017, said bills will no longer have monetary value. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Soliman should be liable for buried rice

Militant representatives said that Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman should be held liable after several sacks of rice were discovered in Leyte. It is believed that said rice was for the Yolanda victims. They added that Soliman should explain said incident since she is the one responsible for ensuring the distribution of relief goods to the Yolanda victims. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by […]

Warehouse in Valenzuela bursts in flames

An explosion in a warehouse containing rubber caused said warehouse to burst into flames early this morning in Valenzuela City. The two caretakers of said warehouse are missing. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/09JKv2S0Eao

US embassy will insist on VFA regarding Pemberton’s custody

The United States Embassy said that it will insist on the terms of the Visiting Forces Agreement regarding the custody of US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton, after said marine was declared “guilty” by the Olongapo City, Regional Trial Court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/X0lompo7eu8

Roque not convinced with RTC’s decision regarding Pemberton case

Attorney Harry Roque expressed his disbelief regarding the decision of the Regional Trial Court against United States Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton. According to Roque, Pemberton should be declared guilty of murder and not homicide. Although he added that the victim’s family is still happy with Pemberton’s conviction. Roque is the legal counsel of Jeffrey Laude’s family. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino conducts state visit in Italy

President Benigno Aquino III is currently in Rome for his first official state visit in Italy. Said state visit aims to create stronger relations between the Philippines and Italy. President Aquino also aims to sign an air service agreement with the said country which will create direct flights between Rome and Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)