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MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) fears that they may run out of time when it comes to their preparations for the 2016 presidential elections, which is why the said commission is already aiming to make a decision on whether to conduct a purely automated versus a mixed-type of election so that they can focus on the preparation proper. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) […]
MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) agreed that instead of the total demolition of Torre De Manila, they will allow the developer to lessen the number of floors instead. According to the NCCA, they issued a cease-and-desist order last January when it was noticed that the building is growing higher than the agreed upon seven-floor limit around the Rizal Monument. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — According to Magdalo party-list representative Gary Alejano, the ceremonial decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has no significant effect on the military capability of the MILF because said group has ten weapon factories in their camp in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
JUNE 17 (PIA) — Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) is now part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), a platform for international cooperation for the conservation of migratory waterbirds and the sustainable use of their habitats. Spike Millington, Chief Executive of the EAAFP announced the inclusion of TRNP as a Flyway Network Site, in a meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau, on 23 – 28 May 2015 in Manila. […]
MANILA, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) – – According to Health Secretary Janette Garin, a travel ban to South Korea due to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is not needed, adding that it will only complicate the situation. She reassured the public that the Philippines is ready for MERS-CoV. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/BA8Z95lzuOU
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) believes that the decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was sincere and not only done to create support for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the two steam-driven eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon is not a sign of an actual eruption in the said volcano, since said volcanic activities are normal. On the other hand, classes were suspended as the volcano and nearby areas remain under Alert Level 1. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/eViNSh1-Zz0
EDSA, Metro Manila – The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) once again suffered a setback due to rail damage. The said transport system is only operating provisionally, with trips from Quezon Avenue to Shaw Boulevard only. Hundreds of passengers were affected. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_H0femwAfp8
QUEZON City, Philippines – The House of Representatives approved and endorsed its proposed anti-hazing bill to the Senate. Said bill prohibits any form of hazing and other initiation rites of fraternities, sororities and other organizations with fines and imprisonment as prescribed punishment against said activities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_4J3fP_PB3k
MANILA, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) lauds the Supreme Court for its issuance of a temporary restraining order against Torre De Manila, also known as the “photo-bomber” of the Rizal Monument in Luneta. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Uc8yvdip9Cc
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Officer-In-Charge (PNP-OIC) Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina started his farewell round in the various regional offices of the PNP as his retirement nears. Espina has only one month left before he retires. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
JUNE 17 (Eagle News) — Dreamscape Networks plan to file legal complaints against Ayala Center Cebu when the ceiling of its Cinema 5 fell down on the employees of Dreamscape during an event launching Dreamscape’s new campaign ad. (Cebu, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
