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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”.

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 […]

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 […]