The 5-day suspension of military operations or SOMO is still ongoing in the province of Agusan Del Norte even after the New People’s Army had already released their four PNP captives.
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DBM asks Gov’t agencies to submit list of projects funded by DAP
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has ordered all government agencies to submit list of all projects funded by the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).
Philippine aims to expand air services in Hong Kong
According to the Civil Aeronautics Board, negotiations will start in October to increase seat entitlements for Hong Kong tourists. The Philippines has also entered into agreements with 6 countries to expand tourism revenues.
Janet Lim Napoles to stay in isolation room in Camp Bagong DIwa
Janet Lim Napoles will temporarily stay in an isolation room of the BJMP detention facility in Camp Bagong DIwa in Taguig City. She will stay there for one week before being transferred to the ordinary detention cell.
Businessmen weighs President’s SONA
Philippine businessmen weighs President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), especially his statements regarding the government budget.
Emotional PNOY toots own horn, slams critics in SONA
In an emotional speech that took a little over an hour, President Benigno Aquino III gave his fifth State of the Nation, saying he is still fighting to better the economy and fighting for good governance, as he dismissed critics of his administration. “For as long as we are together and serving as each other’s strength, we will prove that the Filipino is worth dying for, ‘the Filipino is worth living for, and if I may add, […]
ICYMI: Iglesia Ni Cristo bags two new Guinness World records
“Officially amazing” said the Guinness official representative as the Iglesia Ni Cristo bags another two world records in time with its centennial celebration. The two world records, namely “World’s largest gospel choir” and ‘World’s largest multi-use arena” round up the world records achieved by the Iglesia Ni Cristo to eight.
Security update at Commonwealth Ave.
Militants continue to flock to Commonwealth Avenue ahead of President Aquino’s 5th State of the Nation Address.
Latest security update in the Sandiganbayan
Eagle News Mar Gabriel gives us an update regarding the security situation in Commonwealth Ave.
PNP deploys 10,000 policemen ahead of PNoy’s SONA
At least 10,000 police were deployed as President Aquino delivers his 5th State Of the Nation Address (SONA).
Congress opens second regular session
Both houses of Congress opened their second regular session for the 16th Congress amid allegations that their respective pork barrel funds were used for ghost projects and kickbacks.
Various protest groups gather at Commonwealth Ave.
Various protest groups gather at different locations in Commonwealth Ave to air their grievances during President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address.