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MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs launches a short film documentary which is part of the said department’s information drive regarding the West Philippine Sea. The said department added that the information campaign is not meant to increase tensions between China and the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – In his Independence Day speech in the historic town of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, President Noynoy Aquino praised Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, especially in Roxas’ main contribution to the formation of the Negros Island Region. President Aquino first said that Roxas is his top choice for presidential candidate in 2016. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/7pMbpgqHwf8
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Vice President Jejomar Binay said that he respects President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s cold reaction against his statement that he is hoping for an endorsement from the Malacañang regarding his presidential candidacy in 2016. President Aquino said that he and VP Binay belong to different political parties. Binay added that there are no hard feelings between him and the President. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Despite the decrease on the price of wheat on the world market, the price of bread remains high in the local markets which compelled the Department of Trade and Industry to investigate local flour millers and bakeries for a possible conspiracy to maintain high prices. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/OTYUcQ0L6aM
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – So-called “Sick Book” Crusader Antonio Go revealed that more than 1, 000 errors were found in Grade 10 textbooks. He said that there is a need for an independent body to check for the credibility of textbooks. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/LmPL-ZKd1Xo
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police prioritized the allotment of assault rifles to its maneuver units following the procurement of the PNP of 32, 142 assault rifles which is part of its modernization program. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
VALENZUELA City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Only one body is left unidentified among the 72 victims of the Kentex factory fire after eight more bodies were identified. Most of the victims were identified through DNA testing. Said unidentified body presents difficulty due to severe damage which makes it hard to get DNA samples. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/YGQX2-glnFE
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Labor and Employment fined the CJC Manpower Services, the subcontractor of Kentex Manufacturing after it was discovered in the investigation of the DOLE that said subcontractor is liable for many violations against the Labor Code, mainly in non-payment of the benefits of its employees. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/5hF72GbVhHE
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Public Works and Highways assured the public that they will continue their undergoing repairs in flood-prone areas. Included in said repairs is the drainage in Blumentritt which will solve the problem of flooding in the España area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/rIh54CG3E5k
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Vice President Jejomar Binay and Manila City Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada lead the celebration of the 117th Independence Day in the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino lead the celebration of the 117th Independence Day in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. This is not the first time that President Aquino celebrated Independence Day outside of Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
LIPA City, Philippines – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos lead the Independence Day celebrations of the Batangas province which was held at Lipa City. Batangas is one of the eight provinces that first rebelled against Spanish colonial rule. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
