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MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Expert urban planner Architect Felino Falafox Jr. said that Metro Manila is not prepared for a magnitude 7 earthquake, adding that most buildings in the metro will be destroyed when an earthquake of such magnitude hits the city. Falafox recommended the conducting of structural audits on buildings, bridges and other infrastructures to find out if said structures can withstand such an earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila De Lima, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is now coordinating with Malaysian counterparts regarding the foreign conspirators who were responsible for recruiting Mary Jane Veloso. De Lima added that they are waiting for formal request to place Veloso’s recruiters under the Immigration’s watch list. The NBI filed charges of human trafficking, illegal recruitment and estafa.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Commission on Audit (COA) is questioning the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) as well as its partner agencies according to the implementation of its project worth 1.4 billion pesos. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Various militant groups staged protests outside the United States embassy condemning the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as well as the 2015 Balikatan exercises. According to the militant groups, the said agreement only benefits the United States (US). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
APRIL 28 — President Benigno S. Aquino III is saddened by Indonesia’s decision to push through with the execution of convicted Filipina drug mule Mary Jane Veloso, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said Monday night. Coloma issued the statement upon being informed that the Indonesian Supreme Court has again denied the Philippine government’s second request for judicial review, rendering all the last-ditch efforts made by its officials — including President Aquino –futile. President Aquino personally […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The group of Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) calls for the return of the death penalty in the wake of the death sentence against Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia. According to the group, the Philippines also face widespread illegal drugs problem and is part of the route of illegal drug cartels from Mexico and China.
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The suggested retail price (SRP) of poultry products is back at 135 pesos after the Department of Agriculture (DA) recommended that the (SRP) of poultry products should be at 110 pesos due to an over-supply. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered revisions on the process of acquiring permit to carry firearms outside of residence. Said revisions focused on the removal of what he said were redundant requirements, making it comparatively easier to get said permits. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto del Rosario warned against the effects of the massive Chinese reclamation in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). Del Rosario said that the continuing Chinese reclamation will affect the unity of the ASEAN as well as the credibility of the said organization. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) remains a threat to the security of the Philippines through various movements in Mindanao that support the said terrorist group. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) will give free vaccines to students. These include vaccines against cervical cancer which will be given to public schools in 20 of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. The DOH will also give vaccines against diphtheria and tetanus to 2. 43 million Grade I students. The giving of said free vaccines is part of the national immunization project of the DOH, funding for which was derived from […]
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Sunday noon left for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend 26th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit slated from April 26 – 28. In his departure speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, the President said among the agendas during the summit is developing trade, improving relations among citizens of the ASEAN region, responding to the impact of climate change and promoting security in the region. “Ididiin po natin, […]
