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MANILA, Philippines, August 14 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the processing of the extension of the validity of passport is now for free. But the said department also clarified that only the extension of validity is free and that the renewal of passport still needs to be paid. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 14 (Eagle News) – Based on the 2016 National Budget, government workers may receive Php 3, 000 increase in their salary next year if said provision in the national adjustment passes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Aug. 14 — Both the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the government panel that negotiated the peace deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said on Thursday that they welcome Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sponsorship of his version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the Senate. At the same time, the OPAPP and the government peace panel took the opportunity to clarify several issues raised by […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — The National Police Commission approved the giving of educational assistance to the beneficiaries of the 44 fallen members of the Special Action Force (SAF) who died in the Mamasapano incident. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — According to the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB), the registration of Uber and Grab car operators is still ongoing and will continue till the deadline on August 20. After said deadline, the LTFRB will start arresting unregistered Uber and Grab car operators. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Maynilad faced complaints from consumers experiencing weak water pressure, explaining that only a small line of the water pipe is being used. Maynilad added that the scheduled water interruption in Cavite will no longer push through. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pB6p_v3i2yA
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Manila City Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno faced graft charges at the Office of the Ombudsman after demolishing the Quinta Market. Said complaint was filed by the Quinta vendors, alleging that said officials abused their powers when they forcibly demolished the market. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is asked to investigate politicians who have TV advertisements, with Buhay Party List Representative Lito Atienza saying that COMELEC should be meticulous since TV ads count as the most expensive form of advertisement currently available. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/hL4Z0Dfro8E
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) – According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the aggrieved families of the victims of the accident involving Valisno Bus will receive aid worth Php 150, 000 from said government agency. The LTFRB has suspended the franchise of said bus company, since this is not the first time such an accident has occurred. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
MAKATI CITY, Aug. 13 — The nationwide population count has begun with census enumerators visiting every household and institutional living quarter (ILQ) in all barangays. About 90 thousand friendly enumerators (ENs) will ask basic information about the household members or ILQ residents, such as their age, sex, marital status, religious affiliation, highest educational attainment, and usual activity/occupation. The interview will take about 15 to 30 minutes. They will be wearing officially-issued ID card, bearing the signature […]
BALANGA CITY, Bataan, August 13 (PIA) — There is no fake rice in Bataan and elsewhere in the country. This is the guarantee of National Food Authority (NFA) after the issue of alleged fake rice surfaced in Davao last June, concluding that the case was isolated in the said city only. NFA-Bataan, led by provincial manager Adelaida Nuestro, confirmed that the province is negative from any presence of fake rice based on their thorough inspections […]
PASIG CITY, Aug. 12 — The Department of Education (DepEd) adopted the Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Framework (DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2015) which aims to provide guidance to schools and other education programs as they engage with indigenous communities in contextualizing the K to 12 Curriculum based on their respective educational and social contexts. The framework is a fruit of a series of consultations with community elders, leaders and implementers of community-based Indigenous Peoples […]
