MANILA, June 12 — The chief peace negotiators of the Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday announced that the MILF is scheduled to undergo the first phase of the decommissioning of its weapons and combatants. “We are scheduled to begin the decommissioning process this June 16,” Government of the Philippines peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer confirmed in a joint press conference with MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal at the Crowne Plaza in […]
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House of Representatives fails to pass BBL
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives failed to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as it ended its session for the second year of the 16th Congress late Wednesday, June 10. Sessions resume after President Aquino’s final state of the nation address on July 27. Only eight lawmakers of the 34 on the list have been called to interpellate since the debates on the BBL began last week. House Speaker […]
House of Representatives passes 565 bills
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — At the close of the 2nd regular session of the 16th Congress, the leadership of the House of Representatives proudly announced their accomplishment, succeeding in passing 565 bills. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Oxv4WLEjy4c
Sen. Marcos faces accusations of political ambitions
MANILA, Philippines, june 11 (Eagle News) — Various groups in Mindanao accused Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of political ambitions as the reason for his alleged delaying actions against the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MMDA asks public to join metro wide earthquake drill
MAKATI City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked all sectors to join the hour-long metro-wide earthquake drill on July 30. The MMDA asks various organizations that want to participate to register online at this website metromanilashakedrill.com (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang has no position regarding anti-political dynasty bill
MANILA, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, the Palace is yet to form a position regarding the proposed anti-political dynasty bill in the House of Representatives, adding that there were previous attempts to pass said bill but all went to naught. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pZPb_JZNt3I
Gun industry hopes to recover this year
MANDALUYONG City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers hope that they will recover from a dismal 2014 as strict laws cause gun sales to be reduced by 90%. With revisions on on the firearms this year, said organization believes that the gun industry will now be able to recover. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OlinZk-PVyI
Winner of automation bidding should adopt PCOS system
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — According to the House Committee on Electoral Reforms and Suffrage, the new service provider to win the automated election bidding is obligated to adapt their system to the existing Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) system. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hoUK67I-ut0
“Stop Binay” protest held in Makati City
MAKATI City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — A protest group conducted mass actions with the aim of stopping Vice-President Jejomar Binay from running for presidency on 2016. Named #StopBinay, the protest was staged in known Binay territory, Makati City. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Quorum questioned during BBL interpellation
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) – In the last day of the plenary debate and interpellation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), Representative Lito Atienza questioned if there is a quorum due to the low numbers of Congressmen present which resulted in the postponement of the said debate. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congressmen wants to summon Wang Bo
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) – More members of the House of Representatives are clamoring for the appearance of alleged Chinese crime lord Wang Bo in the investigation of the House of Representatives regarding the bribery issue in the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Congress approves free wi-fi
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 10 (Eagle News) — The Congress approved giving the public free wi-fi access in public buildings, public terminals, public parks and plazas all over the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/8PqMl4vOAao
