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ICYMI: QCPD rules “no hostage-taking”

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Due to allegations of hostage-taking, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) chief Joel Pagdilao and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista headed for the Manalo residence in Tandang Sora, Quezon City to find out if said allegations were true. They later ruled out that there is no hostage taking based on their assessments. Angel Manalo himself also denied that there is a hostage-taking. (Eagle News Service)

Senate to discuss timeline of passing proposals

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — The Senate leadership will conduct an all-senator caucus to discuss the possible timeline for the passing of the proposed bills, in particular, the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., also stated that the Local Government Committee is ready to submit its BBL report. Many senators already stated that the Malacañang version of the BBL should be revised to make sure that it is constitutional. (Eagle […]

China and ASEAN to meet regarding West Philippine Sea

BEIJING, China, July 24 (Eagle News) — According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China will meet for the creation of the Declaration of Conduct of Parties regarding the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Cayetano asks for re-opening of Mamasapano incident investigation

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is asking for the Senate Committee on Public Order to re-open the investigation of the bloody Mamasapano incident, which will have paramount importance regarding the Senate’s deliberation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines rejects China’s proposal for bilateral talks

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Palace rejected China’s renewed proposal to withdraw the case from the international tribunal and engage in bilateral talks regarding the maritime dispute in West Philippine Sea. Coloma added that the Philippines stands firm in continuing the process of arbitration to resolve the issue peacefully. China continues to refuse participation in the arbitration proceedings. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho […]

Netizens criticize SONA red carpet attire

METRO Manila, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Various netizens expressed their criticisms regarding the attire of those who are attending the State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying that it is an insult to the poor Filipino people to flaunt such attire and jewels. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

MMDA issues rerouting plan for SONA

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority(MMDA) already issued its traffic rerouting scheme regarding the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III. To see the affected routes, please watch the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/GqE6-1onmjU

INC says more houses of worship were built after Phl Arena construction; 873 houses of worship built since 2011

  (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo announced that houses and buildings of worship continue to be built at an accelerated pace even during the construction of the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena until today, belying allegations that Church funds have been depleted with the construction of the arena. INC spokesperson minister Edwil Zabala noted that no less than the INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo stated this in a special thanksgiving worship service held in the Central […]

Palace defends SONA budget

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma defended the Php 2 million budget for the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Said budget is allocated for the preparation, security and food. He added that the budget is legal and is part of the allocation of the concerned government agencies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/RvmDsAx9Gf4

Aquino achievements make up last SONA

MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) – According to the Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, expect that the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III will contain all of his administration’s achievements from the start of his term in 2010. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

INC spokesperson denies allegations of anomaly

QUEZON City, Philippines, July 27 (Eagle News) — Iglesia Ni Cristo spokesperson Bro. Edwil Zabala denied the allegations of anomaly made by Angel Manalo, firmly saying that there are no anomalies in the construction of the Philippine Arena and that more than 800 houses of worship were constructed inside and outside the Philippines since 2011. (Eagle News Service)