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Senators not content with official explanation regarding “laglag-bala” scheme

Several senators express discontent regarding the explanation of the officials of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) regarding the “laglag-bala” scheme, saying that the actions taken by Transportation and Communications Undersecretary and MIAA General Manager were not enough. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Quezon City fire injures two

A fire in Bagumbayan, Quezon City injured a fire volunteer as well as a child of a fire volunteer as said fire reached Task Force Bravo. The fire destroyed five warehouses. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Hotels ordered to close windows during APEC summit

According to Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., Director General of the National Organizing Council of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, they will have all the hotels in Roxas Boulevard en route to the Philippine International Convention Center will have their windows closed, as well as those of other establishments as part of the security measures during APEC. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Expect cheaper bread and instant noodles

With the price of wheat going down in the World Market, Trade and Industry Undersecretary Victorio Dimagiba said that consumers should expect a price cut on bread and instant noodles, with the price of bread going down by 50 centavos to one peso. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/MA_NFAg32tQ

Environmental groups to revive garbage issue during APEC summit

Various environmental groups said that they will revive the issue regarding the garbage from Canada during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit, adding that they are dismayed by the lack of action for two years. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/w7M2bYOhyWc

Arrival protocols for APEC, all set

According to to Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Director-General of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Organizing Council, the arrival protocols for the APEC summit are already set and in place despite the many logistical challenges faced by his group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/6_H9AcOTe9k

APEC to create policy regarding economic growth in Asia-Pacific region

The leaders of the members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will formulate policies that will be the growth strategy for the economy of the Asia-Pacific region, which will include the issues of health, education and human capital development. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/h-27wemodTE

SC asks COMELEC to comment on extension of voters’ registration

The Supreme Court gave the Commission on Elections ten days to comment on the petitions of various youth groups asking for the extension of the voters’ registration. Said groups cite Section 8 of the Voters’ Registration Act which provides that no registration should be held 120 days before the regular election. Based on said provision, with the election to be held on May 2016, the registration should have been up to January 2016 and not […]

Environmental group asks Canada to retrieve their trash

The environmental group Change.org asked the new Prime Minister of Canada to recover his country’s trash which were sent to the Philippines. Said group is asking the new Prime Minister to do the right thing. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/5C03gjK_YV4

Climate group asks APEC to discuss climate change

The group Climate Vulnerable Forum said that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should include climate change in the agenda, in particular the development plans for climate change resiliency. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/v65wankVZWo

China worries about protests during APEC summit

China expressed its worries regarding the visit of President Xi Jinping to the Philippines in order to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit. At the root of the concern is the possibility of protest actions and rallies welcoming the said leader due to the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

400 OFWs sa Hong Kong, magtatapos ng kursong Financial Education at Entrepreneurship

Tinatayang 400 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sa Hong Kong ang inaasahang magtatapos ng kursong Financial Education at Entrepreneurship sa susunod na buwan. Ito ay sa tulong ng Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. o ASKI Global Limited na naka-base sa Singapore, isang non-government organization at naglilingkod sa mga maliliit na negosyo. Ayon kay Rolando Victoria, Executive Director ng Aski, binibigyang halaga nila ang pagsisikap ng mga manggagawang Filipino sa ibayong dagat kung kaya’t tinuturuan sila sa pagnenegosyo.