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APEC 2015 leaders’ meet Road Advisory

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting (AELM) will be held in Manila from November 18 to 19, 2015. To minimize inconvenience to residents, the Philippine government earlier announced the dates as special non-working days. Rerouting schemes will also be put in place within Metro Manila. Motorists and the commuting public are advised to the consider the following if travelling on those dates: Motorists are advised, however, that the number scheme will still be implemented […]

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10 things to know about APEC transport sector discussions

The Philippines hosted last October the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministerial Meeting in Cebu, under the theme, “Driving Economic Growth Through Inclusive Mobility and Sustainable Transport Systems”. Transportation ministers of the Asia-Pacific region discussed inclusive mobility, developing sustainable transport systems, and encouraging innovation and transport systems. Among the highlights of the Cebu discussions were the inclusion of women in the transport sector, new technological developments in the sector such as Uber, and opportunities that […]

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Oral hearing between Philippines and China set on November 24

After deciding that it has jurisdiction over the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China, the Permanent Court of Arbitration sets the oral hearing over said case on November 24. Said hearing will be held at the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands. Philippines contend that Chinese fishing activities, and exploration of mineral resources in Scarborough Shoal are in violation of the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea, wherein China is one […]

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LRT will hold normal operations during APEC summit

Amidst questions regarding its operations during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit, the Light Railway Transit Authority said that the LRT – 1 and LRT – 2 will conduct normal operations during the said operations for those who still have to go to work despite the holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Government workers will receive bonus in November

Good news for government employees. According to Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, they will start releasing the year-end bonus of said employees in mid-November. Said bonus is composed of one month salary as well as an additional Php 5, 000 as cash gift. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Agricultural groups blame traders for onion price hike

According to agricultural groups, the traders and businessmen should be blamed for the sudden increase in the price of onion and added that the current price hike is artificial. The Department of Agriculture said that the price of onion remains normal and the increase can be attributed to the damage caused by typhoon “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vAgAkgn_80s

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Senate to begin “bullet-planting” probe on Thursday; Abaya among resource persons

The Senate scheduled on Thursday, November 12 its inquiry into the “bullet-planting” extortion scheme at the country’s airports. Sen. Serge Osmeña said he invited Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Josel Angel Honrado to attend the inquiry. Osmeña also said he would also invite supposed victims of “bullet-planting” and the aviation security group to answer inquiries on the issue. “We want to find […]

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APEC to hold first Small, Medium Enterprise Summit in the Philippines

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has partnered with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to hold the first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit in Makati City on November 17. To be held during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), the APEC SME Summit will carry the theme, “Innovation and Big Ideas: Pushing Boundaries”, aiming to challenge the traditional framework and mindset of micro and SMEs to further innovate their businesses. About 1,500 delegates, including […]

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Body rushed out of INC’s 36 Tandang Sora, QC property

A body of a man in breathing apparatus was rushed out of # 36 Tandang Sora, Quezon City last Monday night, November  9. It was not determined whether the man was still alive, but it is clear from the video taken that oxygen apparatus was used to support his breathing. The man was later identified as Benjamin Arellano Jr., who was neither a relative nor a household helper of the occupants at 36 Tandang Sora. […]

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Kabihug tribe experiences increase in standard of living

According to members of the Kabihug Tribe, they experienced a marked increase in their standard of living and they are very grateful to the Iglesia Ni Cristo. The Iglesia Ni Cristo established a housing project as well as livelihood projects in Camarines Norte to help said tribe. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Next president will have higher salary

If the Salary Standardization Law endorsed by President Aquino is approved by the Senate, the salary of the next president will also increase from Php 120, 000 to Php 388, 000. Also to be increased is the salary of the Vice-President from Php 107, 099 to Php 330, 418. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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