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Aquino expresses confidence over Ph Navy’s capability

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. […]

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“Don’t bring stunning devices to HK” OFWs warned

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 […]

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West Philippine Sea, rich in natural gas

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)

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Water supply interruption begins

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)

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Sandiganbayan receives plunder complaints against Abad

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

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Congress to pass law providing financial assistance to college students

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

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PSA asks CL residents to support 2015 Census of Population

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,” […]

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New agents needed in PDEA

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 […]

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Malacanang welcomes Comelec’s plan to hold presidential debates

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 […]

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COMELEC presents automation options to Ph legislators

MANILA, Aug 10 (PIA) — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Andres Bautista presented on Wednesday the options being considered for the automation of the 2016 National and Local Elections before the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System (JCOC-AES) at the Philippine Senate. This, according to Chairman Bautista, is part of ongoing efforts of the poll body to consult as many stakeholders as possible regarding the automated election system. Speaking before the JCOC-AES, […]

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DOST undergrad scholarship slots more than triple in 2015

MANILA, Aug. 8 (PIA) — The number of beneficiaries for undergraduate scholarship being offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), under its Science Education Institute (SEI), has more than tripled in five years, jumping from 1,250 in 2010 to 5,595 in 2015. “We’re also now preparing the groundwork for recruiting new partner universities and introducing innovations into the program for us to expand by 100% in 2017, on our way to meet the […]

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Weather improvement expected as typhoon ‘Hanna’ exits PAR –PAGASA

MANILA, Aug. 9 (PNA) — Expect a weather improvement in most parts of the country as typhoon “Hanna” is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In an interview, PAGASA weather observer Lenny Ruiz said typhoon “Hanna” left the PAR at around 3 p.m. on Saturday as it headed toward China. Ruiz said that as the typhoon exited, the southwest monsoon has […]

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