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COMELEC should not receive Lim’s resignation

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Election (COMELEC) should not allow the resignation of Commissioner Christian Robert Lim, head of the Campaign Finance Office. According to election lawyer, Atty. Romulo Macalintal, this may set a bad precedent. Macalintal also said that COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista should allow the late filing of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) but the penalties provided by law should also be imposed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

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Duterte administration considers streamlining government procedures

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Duterte administration is studying the possibility of streamlining government procedures as well as lessening the required processing time to facilitate business. Incoming Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said that the incoming administration is committed to lessening the processing time as well as making government agencies review their respective procedures. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)  

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Makati to implement road closures and re-routing for shake drill

QUEZON City, Philippines – In participation with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Metro Shake Drill, Makati City is going to implement road closures and re-routing tomorrow. For the list of roads that will be affected as well as for the alternative routes please view the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Roxas defends delay in SOCE submission

QUEZON City, Philippines – For Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas, there should be no controversy when the Liberal Party’s request for an extension of the submission of the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) as the funds involved are not the people’s money. Roxas explained that the Liberal Party, as a national party has a complete set of candidates for the recently-held elections and as such, had difficulty collating all the receipts and invoices in […]

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MMDA ready for metro shake drill

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA is ready for the Metro Shake Drill tomorrow which will start on 9:00 AM after all radio as well as TV channels simultaneously issue the warning siren which will signal the start of the earthquake simulation. The Metro Shake Drill will also test the preparedness of rescue services during an earthquake and will also include provinces neighboring Metro Manila like Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and […]

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Brussels police find fake suicide bomb vest on suspect

by Alex PIGMAN BRUSSELE, Belgium (AFP) — A man with a fake suicide belt was arrested after a bomb scare at a shopping centre triggered a major anti-terror operation in central Brussels on Tuesday, federal prosecutors said. Belgium remains on a high state of alert after Islamic State-claimed bomb attacks in March left 32 dead at the airport and on the metro. Tuesday’s incident began at about 6:30 am (0430 GMT) after a report of a […]

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Anti-terror operation underway at Brussels shopping center after bomb alert

by Alex PIGMAN BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — An anti-terror operation was under way at a shopping center in central Brussels on Tuesday, Belgian prosecutors told the Belga News agency, adding that one suspect had been arrested. Prime Minister Charles Michel was holding an emergency meeting with members of his security cabinet, Belgian media reported. The incident began at about 6:30am (0430 GMT) Tuesday after a report of a man acting suspiciously near the City 2 […]

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At least three dead in Japan landslides, floods

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — At least three people have died and three are missing after landslides and floods hit an area of Japan that was recently battered by major earthquakes, officials said Tuesday. Rescue workers are searching for three people in southern Kumamoto prefecture, where nearly 2,000 residents were already forced to evacuate their homes after two huge earthquakes in April. The 6.2-magnitude and 7.0-magnitude tremors were followed by more than 1,700 aftershocks, which broke […]

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Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagkaloob ng serbisyo-medical sa mga Ministro at kanilang pamilya sa Marinduque

MARINDUQUE, Philippines — Isinagawa ang isang medical check-up para sa mga ministro at evangelical workers kasama ang kanilang pamilya  sa lalawigan ng Marinduque. Ang tulong medical na ito ay ipinagkaloob ng Executive Minister ng Iglesia ni Cristo na si Bro. Eduardo V.Manalo sa kanila upang mabantayan at maingatan nila ang kanilang kalusugan. Pinangunahan naman ni Dra. Ruby Andoque, isang  Volunteer Doctor ng SSO ang aktibidad  na ito. Namigay pa ng mga libreng gamot at mga […]

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DSWD prepares for rainy days

QUEZON CITY, June 21 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) bared its preparatory efforts for the onset of the rainy season and La Niña. These include the Department’s standby capacities through its stockpiling of relief commodities, human resources, logistical facilities and standby funds. The Department will also beef up its available stocks of food and non-food items. DSWD is Vice-Chair for Response of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and […]

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150 panauhin lamang para sa Inagurasyon ni Incoming Pres. Duterte

DAVAO CITY (Eagle News) —   Pinal nang ipinahayag ng kampo ni incoming President Rodrigo Duterte ang pagkakaroon niya ng 150 lamang na panauhin na dadalo sa inagurasyon nito ngayong Hunyo 30, 2016.  Si Duterte ang ika-16 na Pangulo ng Bansa. Ayon kay Presidential Special Assistant Christopher Bong Go, ang desisyon ng President-elect ay magsagawa lamang ng simple at hindi magastos na inagurasyon.  Limitado lamang umano ang lugar kung kaya’t humingi sila ng paumanhin sa mga […]

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Clean-up drive isinagawa ng Iglesia Ni Cristo kasama ang Barangay Officials sa San Pascual, Masbate

    SAN PASCUAL , Masabate — Dahil sa lumalaganap na mga sakit na dulot ng maruming kapaligiran, nagsagawa ng clean- up- drive ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) sa barangay San Pedro sa bayan ng San Pascual probinsiya ng Masbate. Sumama sa gawaing ito hindi lamang ang mga miyembro ng INC kundi maging ang mga opisyal ng nasabing barangay para mapanatili ang kalinisan at makaiwas sa anumang mga sakit  ang mga residente […]

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