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VISAYAS, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit Cebu and Bohol this morning. PHIVOLCS added that there are no expected aftershocks. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — The DMCI filed a complaint for damages in the Makati Regional Trial Court against the National Commission on the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) due to the cease-and-desist order issued by the NCCA against the construction of the Torre De Manila. DMCI argued that the NCCA does not have the authority to issue said order. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — An additional 14 secondary schools and elementary schools in District 2 and District 5 in Manila due to the water interruption implemented by the Maynilad. For the list of secondary and elementary schools that suspended classes, watch the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ygrRIKL5-1E
MANILA, Aug. 11 (PIA)–President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed confidence over the over the Philippine Navy’s capability in addressing country’s security concerns. “Pagdating sa seguridad ng ating bansa, napapanatag ang ating loob dahil andiyan ang buong pwersa ng ating Sandatahang Lakas kabilang na ang Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas,” Aquino said during the Philippine Navy’s Change of Command ceremony at its headquarters in Roxas Boulevard. During the occasion, Aquino also directed the Rear Admiral Caesar C. […]
MANILA, August 11 (PIA) – The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong warned all Filipino travelers entering Hong Kong as visitor, worker, or as resident to refrain from bringing stunning devices and other restricted items in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage. In an advisory, the Philippine Consulate said that stun guns and other devices such as tear gas, bullets, extendible batons, flick knives and knuckle dusters are considered as “arms” and are restricted under the […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — Experts say that the Philippines should expend efforts to protect the country’s interest in the West Philippine Sea. Said area is rich in natural gas resources, enough to supply the energy needs of the Philippines for twenty years. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — Today marks the first day of the scheduled six-day water interruption which will affect Maynilad consumers in the greater part of Manila. Said interruption is due to the realignment of Maynilad’s main pipe in Tondo, Manila. Maynilad said that it is ready to ration water to the affected consumers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — In connection with the ongoing plunder cases related to the PDAF scam, the defense counsel impleaded Budget Secretary Butch Abad as principal accused in the said cases, which is now being heard at the Sandiganbayan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/qA1RcDZmyz0
MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Sonny Angara, the two houses of the Congress is ready to submit to President Benigno S. Aquino III the law which will provide financial assistance to those who want to pursue college education. With the passage of said law, only the signature of President Aquino is needed to give it full effect. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/S-WgdKzjC4w
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, August 10 (PIA) — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) asks for the support and active participation of Central Luzon residents in the conduct of the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015) which begins today. “POPCEN 2015 is designed primarily to take an inventory of the population of the entire Philippines. It also collects information about some characteristics of the population such as age, sex, marital status, and highest grade completed,” […]
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 10 (PIA) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is hiring brilliant and highly qualified professionals to be a Drug Enforcement Officer (DEO). PDEA Undersecretary Director General Arturo G. Cacdac Jr. said the new DEOs will have an unparalleled budding career as part of an elite drug law enforcement group in the country. “To those deciding for a career change, stability and security is the thing in the civil service employment. Be […]
MANILA, Aug.10 (PIA) — The Palace welcomed the plan of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to hold presidential debates in different parts of the country so the public could thoroughly scrutinize the candidates that they are voting for. “Mahalaga po sa isang eleksyon na malaman ng mga mamamayan ang mga isyu na dapat nilang pagpasyahan,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said in a radio interview when asked about the Comelec’s plan. “Mahalaga […]
