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In the ongoing investigation of the Senate Housing and Resettlement led by Senator JV Ejercito, officials of the National Housing Authority admitted that 50% of those who were adversely affected by the super-typhoon “Yolanda” remains in temporary shelters as the housing shortage in the affected areas remain unresolved. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed his plans to run as vice-president in the 2016 elections. Prior to this, Senator Marcos went to Davao City to consult with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte regarding his plans, with said mayor announcing his support for said plans. Senator Marcos also expressed his support for Duterte if ever said mayor has plans to run for higher office. At the same time, Senator Marcos put an end to speculations, saying that he […]
By Caesar Vallejos (Eagle News Contributor) Judging from the results and reactions on the movie premiere, “Felix Manalo” has the makings of being one of the greatest Filipino films of all time. Now the holder of two Guinness world records, the premiere of world movie premieres kicked off the beginning of another certified box office hit as the film opens in more than 370 theaters nationwide on October 7. This spectacular movie premiere […]
On the culmination of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Partnership on Food Security (APEC-PPFS) Meeting in Iloilo City on October 3, 2015, the APEC member-economies agreed on food security policy statements for consideration during the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November. The policy declarations focused on four (4) priority areas, which the member-economies adopted such as Stock-take and Food Security Road Map Toward 2020, Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fishery Sector, Facilitation on Investment and […]
QUEZON CITY, Oct. 6 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging more organizations and companies to join the government’s “Adopt-an-Estero” Program, which has proven to be effective in improving the local environment and promoting public health and safety. During the two-day forum which started last September 29 at the Sulo Riviera Hotel in Quezon City, DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) touted the success of the program and the number of dying water […]
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao announces his bid to run for a Senate seat in the 2016 national elections. Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao announced on Monday (October 5) he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity transcends economic classes and makes him one of the most recognisable people in the Philippines, said he was looking at one of the […]
MANILA, Oct. 6 (PIA) — Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Monday said the results of a recent Pulse Asia survey reflect the Filipino people’s better appreciation of the government’s programs. “We note the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted last September 8 to 14, which showed improved approval of our Bosses — the Filipino people — of government’s efforts to address key issues on upholding the rights of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), […]
MANILA, Oct. 6 — Budget Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad hailed the Aquino Administration’s governance and fiscal reform efforts as the Philippines leaps five notches in the global competitiveness ranking. The Philippines placed 47th out of 140 competitive economies in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). “This is proof of the success of our fiscal and governance reforms,” Abad said. The Budget Secretary also said that along with the improvements in the country’s fiscal […]
QUEZON CITY, Oct. 6 — The Department of Agriculture (DA) together with Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), has turned over a total of P300 million to partner cooperative banks for the implementation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program–Cooperative Banks Agri-Lending Program II (CBAP II). The check turn-over ceremony was held recently at the ACPC Conference Room in Pasig City. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala signed the implementing guidelines of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP), […]
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is considering the proposal of using recyclable and environmentally-friendly campaign materials and said commission may implement said proposal on all candidates. Said proposal is already being followed in General Santos City since 2013. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/B00Pi7462qc
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 26 fishermen are still missing 2 days after “Kabayan” left the Philippine area of responsibility. The NDRRMC records 4, 500 families were affected in the storm’s rampage in six provinces in Luzon with 1, 300 families staying in evacuation centers. The NDRRMC added that the storm caused Php 1.2 billion worth of damages in property and infrastructure. On the other hand, PAGASA reported that […]
Maynilad reminded its consumers that they should still store water even if said water utility company postponed its planned 20-hour water interruption due to the increase in the water level in Angat Dam due to the rain brought by the tropical storm “Kabayan”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/KjWhAKX4SUw
