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Phl claims China’s reclamation activities threaten marine environment

  THE Philippines has criticized China for its reclamation activities in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), which has posed a significant threat to the marine environment. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said Professor Kent Carpenter assessed the damage of China’s island building activities to the coral reef eco-system as “close to catastrophic”. “Carpenter drew the conclusion that China’s actions have caused grave harm to the environment in the South China Sea due […]

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French government assures world leaders’ security during COP21, says Foreign Affairs Department

The French government has assured the safety and security of President Benigno S. Aquino III and members of the Philippine delegation who will be traveling to Paris next week for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21), an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday. Assistant Secretary Maria Cleofe Natividad of the Office of European Affairs issued the statement amid terror threats and heightened security in France and other European countries following […]

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Malacañang tells public to study platforms of presidential candidates

The Palace on Thursday underscored the importance of studying the platforms of candidates in voting for next year’s presidential elections. Reacting to the latest Pulse Asia survey showing Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte leading among the presidential candidates, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said public opinion polls heighten public interest in the elections. Duterte led the survey, conducted on November 11 and 12 in the National Capital Region, with 34 percent, followed by Senator Grace […]

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Philippines calls China’s claims as hopeless

According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, the Philippine delegation emphasized the lack of basis of China’s territorial claims during the second day of the hearing at the international arbitral court in the Hague, Netherlands. China based its territorial claim on the nine-dash line which is not recognized in the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

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Other countries send observers to Philippine arbitration case vs China

Several countries send observers to the arbitration case of the Philippines against China regarding their disputed claims in the West Philippine Sea. Malaysia and Vietnam were two of the countries that sent observers and both also have territorial claims in the said area. While Indonesia has no territorial claims, it sent observers to find out China’s explanation regarding its claim over the whole territory. Other countries that sent observers are Australia, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. […]

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No water interruption despite El Niño – water companies

According to water utility companies, no water interruption would be implemented until the summer of 2016 despite the El Niño phenomenon. According to the Maynilad, in order to ensure that there is an ample water supply, they would instead implement a system of lower water pressure during off-peak hours which is 10 in the evening to 4 in the morning. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

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More than 1, 000 families ask for help after fire wipe out homes in Mandaluyong

After a fire in Addition Hills, Mandaluyong burned down homes, four thousand residents or an equivalent of 1, 000 families are now staying in evacuation centers. Said families are asking for help while the City Social Welfare Development Office assesses what financial assistance could be given to said residents. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Earthquake shakes Sarangani province

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), an earthquake with a magnitude of five hit the province of Sarangani in Davao Occidental. Said earthquake is tectonic in origin. Initial reports record no injuries and no property damages. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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DOH and FDA warns against fake medicine

The Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked the public to be careful of fake, illegal and non-registered medicine sold in the country. Said agencies added that the fake medicine in the country amounts to Php 6 million and came from China, India and Pakistan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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South Korea delivers fighter jets

South Korea will deliver two fighter jets to the Philippines on Friday. According to the Philippine Air Force, said fighter jets were ordered by the country as part of its modernization program. Said fighter jets will land on Clark Air Field in Pampanga and will provide the PAF with supersonic capability. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Solon challenges Roxas to lead movement for lower income tax rate

Leyte Congressman Martin Romualdez challenged Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas to lead the movement to lower income tax rates and to ask his allied lawmakers so that said proposal moves forward in the Congress. Earlier, Speaker of the House, Sonny Belmonte admitted that said proposal has low chance of passing in the 15th Congress due to the lack of support from President Benigno S. Aquino III. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]

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Senate may approve 2016 budget this week

According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, he is confident that the Senate may approve in its third and final reading, the proposed national budget for 2016. After said budget passes in the Senate, the Congress plans to conduct bicameral reading as the target for the passage of the bill is on the first week of December. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/cl1gUIQisaQ

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