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On the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party (LP) announced the line-up of its senatorial candidates for the said election. The line-up is composed of veteran politicians as well as former and current members of the Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos, Reported by Jerold Tagbo)
As the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy starts, several personalities and political figures went to the main office of the Commission on Elections to file said COC. Vice President Jejomar Binay and his running mate, Senator Gringo Honasan filed their COC’s on this day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, all media organizations and entities are invited to cover the presidential and vice-presidential debate in connection with the upcoming 2016 elections. Said debate will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Said debate will tackle the platforms of each candidate as well as why they are deserving of said positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday said that there is no truth to the apprehensions of some leftist groups that it will hide the homeless families during the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) next month. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that, in partnership with local government units, the DSWD continues to reach out to homeless families as part of efforts to protect them from harm and abuse which are rampant on […]
MANILA, Oct. 12—The government always addresses the needs of indigenous people in Mindanao, Palace reiterated on Sunday in response to reports citing the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees saying that there were more than the reported 6,000 indigenous people who were displaced and deprived of protection from the state against militias and armed groups. “The government is continuously addressing the situation of the indigenous peoples in Mindanao, and is working tirelessly to ensure […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he will run for Vice-President in the 2016 national elections. In a proclamation rally in Intramuros, Marcos Jr., 58, formally declared his intention to run for vice president in the event that was also attended by his mother, former First Lady and Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, and former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada. “Sa tulong […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang thanked the members of the lower house for passing the P3-trillion 2016 national budget, telling those saying that the budget deliberation was rushed that there are more deliberations in the Senate. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that budget deliberations will still go on in the Senate. She saiad Congress had long been conducting deliberations on the P3 trillion national budget. The P3.002 trillion proposed budget represents a 15.2 percent increase […]
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu) The Department of Energy said on Sunday that it hopes the meeting of APEC energy ministers here could also lead to the country’s adoption of new technologies for sufficient power supply and cheaper electricity prices. For instance, in Cebu, the adoption of new technology is costly to power consumers like in the case of a one-kilometer underground power line financed by the Visayan Electric Company. The cost of investment is passed on […]
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu) The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is gearing for a Cebu Declaration that will propose concrete measures for a sustainable energy environment and improve energy infrastructure and investments in the region. The 12th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting is happening on October 13, Tuesday. “At the end of the APEC ministers’ meeting, we hope to have the Cebu Declaration approved by each one of them [economies],” Energy Undersecretary Loreta Ayson said. The Cebu Declaration […]
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo is asking authorities to investigate the activities of an expelled member who has been communicating with former members of the military, allegedly in connection to the INC’s premises at no. 36, Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City. The former member has been identified as Bless Grace Hernandez-Ardona, who has long been expelled from the INC for being involved in various activities which are against church doctrines. It was […]
ASIA Society has announced the 2015 Asia Game Changers, recognizing those making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. Manny Pacquiao will be honored as the 2015 Asia Game Changer of the Year, following in the footsteps of Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, who took the honor in 2014. “The Asia Game Changer Awards address the lack of recognition for Asians who are transforming ideas into action and […]
Paiimbestigahan ng Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sa mga awtoridad ang nadiskubreng pakikipag-ugnayan ng ilang tiwalag na miyembro nito sa ilang dating opisyal ng militar. Sa nakalap na impormasyon ng Eagle News Service, nakilala ang “conduit” ng grupo na si Bless Grace Hernandez-Ardona, na matagal nang tiwalag sa iglesia. Lumilitaw na nakikipag-ugnayan si Ardona sa ilang ex-militray officer para sa mga tiwalag na miyembro ng INC na ngayon ay nananatiling naninirahan sa number 36 Tandang Sora, […]
