To help the public against the threat of disaster, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation signed a memorandum of agreement with the Office of Civil Defense to aid in the proper dissemination of information in times of disaster.
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EBC signs MOA regarding disaster-preparedness
Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), represented by its President, Mr. Jorge A. Cabacungan, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Private Sector Disaster Management Network and the Community Education Emergency Rescue Services, launching a new program entitled “In Case of Emergency” or “ICE”.
Malacañang denies Ona’s submission of resignation letter
Deputy Presidential Spokersperson, Abigail Valte said that Health Secretary Enrique Ona did not submit his resignation letter, instead the Palace gave extension to his leave.
“Queenie” leaves 4 dead, nine missing
After crossing three regions, “Queenie” destroyed more than 700 homes and caused 7, 000 individuals to be evacuated. 4 were recorded dead, while nine were declared missing.
MMDA wants license of Maserati driver cancelled
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino will press for the cancellation of the driver’s license of the driver who assaulted a traffic enforcer.
Laude family unfazed despite DNA mismatch in murder complaint vs Pemberton
The DNA taken from the two condoms found inside the motel room where Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude was taken the night of Oct. 11, did not match that of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton. This was the result of the DNA tests announced during the preliminary hearing on Nov. 28 of the murder complaint filed against Pemberton. But Laude’s family remained confident that they still have a strong case against the […]
Storm leaves Philippine area of responsibility
According to the PAGASA, “Queenie” has left the Philippine area of responsibility, going west to the Philippine Sea. Public storm signal 1 is raised in the Calamian Group of Islands. Another low pressure area is forming near Mindanao.
DOJ to investigate cellphone and internet usage of inmates
The Philippine National Police is encouraging the Department of Justice to investigate the usage of mobile phones and internet of inmates in connection with the allegedly ongoing drug trade inside the New Bilibid prison.
“Queenie” leaves three dead
After the rampage of “Queenie”, three were confirmed dead – two in Bohol and one in Bicol.
Malacañang okay with EDCA investigation
According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang sees no problem regarding Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s planned investigation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement this December.
Motorcycle driver crashes in concrete barrier in QC
A motorcycle driver suffered injuries after crashing into a concrete barrier in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Quezon Ave., Quezon City.
Malacanang says 2014 GDP growth target still achievable
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said it remains optimistic that it could achieve the 6.5 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth target for the year, despite slower economic growth in the third quarter. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said they remain hopeful that the country’s economy would rebound in the fourth quarter. Quoting National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio Balisacan, Coloma said the administration’s […]