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Tough-talking Mayor Rodrigo Duterte bears plans when he steps to the Presidency

Presumptive President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (May 16) said that he will allow Maoist Rebels to join his cabinet, restore death penalty and change the system of governance when assumes the presidency. Duterte, who has yet to be officially proclaims but assumed to be the next Philippine President, will be replacing incumbent Benigno S. Aquino III when he steps down on June 30. Duterte told in a news conference in Davao his plan on resuming […]

Julia Roberts barefoot at Cannes

Academy award winning actress Julia Roberts is known for her work as pretty woman to Erin Brockovich. She is one of the highest paid leading ladies in Hollywood. (Eagle News Service Reported by Mj Racadio)

Look: Behind the scenes of Hapi ang Buhay

QUEZON City, Philippines  (Eagle News) — From film to television comedy sitcom, Hapi Ang Buhay (Happy Life) which is a spin-off from “Walang Take Two” which narrate life is a usual Filipino community as the neighborhood encounters various timely social issues. (Eagle News Service Reported by Mj Racadio)

Philippines’ INCinema entry wins 2 major awards at World Film Awards in Jakarta

  (Eagle News) — The Philippines’ entry from INCinema, “Walang Take Two” has won the Platinum World Awards and Golden World Awards at the World Film Awards in Jakarta, aside from being nominated for Best Picture this 2016. The awarding ceremonies will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia on May 30.  (See link:  http://worldfilmawards.org/winners.htm) These new awards are in addition to the London International Film Festival Award for best director in a foreign film for “Walang […]

Duterte to sell presidential yacht BRP Ang Pangulo

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said he will be selling the presidential yacht BRP Ang Pangulo. The proceeds from the sale will fund veterans, improvement of hospital facilities, and doctors’ salaries so they won’t need to go abroad for higher paying jobs. Former President Cory Aquino first tried to sell the said presidential yacht but was not sold. According to the official website of the Office of the President, BRP Ang Pangulo […]

Senator Legarda asks government to be ready for La Niña

QUEZON City, Philippines – Senate Committee on Climate Change Chairperson Loren Legarda asked the government to be prepared for the coming of the “La Niña” phenomenon which will bring strong rains in the coming months. Legarda added that the government should use the funds allocated for disaster preparedness. Also, communities in landslide-prone areas should be relocated. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Wait for official proclamation regarding VP race – Malacañang

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Malacañang, thru Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, advised the public to wait for the official proclamation of the National Board of Canvassers regarding the winner of the vice-presidential race. This, in the face of Representative Leni Robredo’s announcement that she is the winner based on the unofficial count, while at the same time, Senator Bongbong Marcos also made a statement that he is the winner based on the certificates of […]

NBOC may complete canvassing tomorrow

QUEZON City, Philippines – The National Board of Canvassers is expecting to complete its canvassing tomorrow. The NBOC is just waiting for the result of the detainee votes as well as the certificate of canvass and results from Lanao del Sur and northern Samar where special elections were held. Accordingly, the proclamation of the twelve senators may be done within the week. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]

Duterte calls for the end of red tape

QUEZON City, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte reminded government employees to refrain from inconveniencing those who are applying for permits, adding that it is easy to replace those who are unnecessarily causing hardship to those who are applying for permits and documents. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)