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PIA, Oct. 23 — Continuing his appeal for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in Congress, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panel chair Mohagher Iqbal highlighted that it is the solution to ending the internal armed conflict in Mindanao and promoting peace and national unity among Filipinos. “The best way to move forward is to pursue the path of peace. We don’t want war [to happen again] and we don’t want it […]
This is the second day of rescue operations conducted by the SCAN International in Bulacan South, for victims in flooded areas of Calumpit, Bulacan. Even before the area became flooded, SCAN International anticipated the floods in Calumpit and prepared for the rescue operations ahead. Others were rescued from their rooftops and some of them were given food packs and bottled water. This is part of the Lingap sa Mamayan of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. SCAN […]
Senator Grace Poe will face a preliminary investigation in connection with the election offense case filed against her. According to the Commission on Election (COMELEC), it has already issued a subpoena against Poe for her alleged violation of the Omnibus Election Code. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Four of the five main thoroughfares going to Baguio is now open to motorists but the Kennon Road remains closed due to damages caused by “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is now starting its damage assessment of the areas severely affected by “Lando” in order to start the recovery and rehabilitation phase of said areas. According to the NDRRMC official data, the damage dealt by “Lando” in agriculture and infrastructure totals Php 7 billion and said agency is expecting said amount to increase. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will implement a temporary modified truck ban scheme during the APEC summit to ensure that the delegates of the APEC Summit will not be suffer inconvenience during their stay in Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Maynilad will temporarily suspend its water interruption for its consumers. Said postponement is brought about by the increased water levels in Angat Dam due to the rains brought by “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/aoybRBvs0Nk
Due to the continued rising of water levels in Pampanga, 500 families in seven municipalities of said province were forcibly evacuated by the Pampanga Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/unUBbx5r52A
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will conduct examination of the 130 candidates for presidency in the 2016 elections with 125 of the candidates to be subjected to a series of hearings to find out if they have the capability to run for presidency. If a candidate fails to pass said hearing, they will be declared nuisance candidates. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hix2Sa4YdYs
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of Informations with the Sandiganbayan against top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP), namely: P/Dir. Gil Meneses of the Civil Security Group, P/Dir. Napoleon Estilles of the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO), P/CSupt. Raul Petrasanta, P/CSupt. Tomas Rentoy III, P/CSupt. Regino Catiis, P/SSupt. Eduardo Acierto, P/SSupt. Allan Parreño, P/Supt. Nelson Bautista, P/CInsp. Ricardo Zapata, Jr., P/CInsp Ricky Sumalde, SPO1 Eric Tan, SPO1 Randy De Sesto, Non-uniformed […]
MANILA, Oct. 22 — Initial reports from regional officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) show that there were no shutdowns in companies that operated within areas affected by typhoon Lando. “I am gratified of these initial reports, but my directive for them to continue their assessments as the weather clears still stands,” said Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz. “Their quick reaction teams need to validate any report in their regions, and […]
MANILA, Oct. 22 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) emphasized that it does not demand its contractors, consultants and suppliers to provide monetary or material donations for a relief project in Maguindanao. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has received information that certain unscrupulous individuals posing as Undersecretary Alfredo G. Tolentino is calling and pressuring corporate heads of construction firms to contribute to the alleged joint relief operation of DPWH, Department of Social Welfare […]
