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MANILA, Sep. 23 — President Benigno S. Aquino III met with members of the Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO) in Malacañang Palace on Monday to thresh out their concerns regarding certain provisions of the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). “At the end of the meeting that lasted for more than two hours, (AGFO president) retired Lt. Gen. (Edilberto) Adan thanked the President and reiterated that, despite the reservations they expressed on provisions of […]
The Philippine Retailers Association asked mall owners to adjust their operating hours from 10: 00 AM – 9: 00 PM to 10: 00 AM – 11: 00 PM in order to aid in the resolution of the traffic problem in Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ep4qb0weDnU
The nationwide fish holiday continues today as fishing companies condemn the passage of Republic Act 10654 or the amended Fisheries Code. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_XneK7Ka9gI
The dengue cases in the Philippines reached a record 78, 000 from the period of January – September 2015, a dramatic increase compared to 67, 600 cases recorded for the same period last year. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/KubtNASnOx4
Although there is no direct confirmation yet, authorities are suspecting the bandit group Abu Sayaff to be behind the kidnapping of three foreigners and one Filipino in an exclusive resort in Samal Island. Said kidnappers left a note asking for immediate justice for the death of their commander. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, September 22 (PIA) – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) during the 3rd Northern Mindanao Career Advocacy Congress on 18 September in Cagayan de Oro City shares that guidance counselors in schools have big role to play in helping students to choose the right career for them. A guidance counselor may make or break K to 12 since by Grade 10, a student must choose his or her track, said supervising […]
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service formally filed charges of direct assault and murder against 90 individuals before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the botched Mamasapano incident last January. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said that among the 90 identified respondents, 26 are members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), 12 are Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and 52 are from people’s armed groups. The 90 […]
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) turned over landslide and storm surge hazard maps for Vigan City, Ilocos Norte, La union, and Pangasinan, including copies of the Reference for Emergency and Disaster or RED Book. The turnover is part of DOST’s advocacy to promote disaster preparedness by disseminating information down to the barangay level and communities-at-risk. Secretary Mario G. Montejo held the turnover on September 1, 2015 during the Forum on Climate Change, Disaster […]
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman has instructed the DSWD-Field Office in CARAGA to continue to augment the resources of the provincial government of Surigao del Sur in order to meet the needs of families affected by the on-going civil unrest in the towns of Lianga, San Agustin, Marihatag, Tago, and San Miguel. This after Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny T. Pimentel issued an urgent appeal to the national government for […]
According to the leadership of the students’ council of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños, the public apology of the ABS-CBN is lacking in sincerity and should not have been done only in the social media. This is in connection with the wrong article of the said TV network regarding the visit of Vice-President Jejomar Binay at the said university. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The House of Representatives will investigate the policy of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in taxing the medals and trophies won by Filipino athletes in international competitions. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/z8spgXR_GDU
Remaining firm in his decision, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said that he will not run for presidency in the 2016 elections, citing financial and health conditions as his main reasons. He also said that he plans to retire from politics after his term as mayor. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
