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Boracay muling kinilala bilang isa sa Most Beautiful Tropical Beaches in the World

Muling kinilala ang Boracay bilang isa sa most beautiful tropical beaches in the world sa taong ito. Batay na rin ito sa report ng Recordnet, isang media group sa California, United States of America. Ang Boracay lamang ang tanging tropical beach mula sa Pilipinas ang kinilala ng naturang media group. Ikinatuwa ito ng Department of Tourism (DOT) at sinabing ang Boracay ay nasa top drawer para sa International Tourists ngayong 2016 at tinawag ding Crown […]

NAPOCOR asks for increase in electricity charges

The National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) submitted a petition to the Energy Regulatory Commission for an increase in electricity charges to help NAPOCOR recover from its 5-billion pesos loss. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/GFj5n6eMBZk

New vote counting machine better than PCOS

The Commission on Elections showed-off the new vote-counting machine, which the COMELEC said is faster and more effective compared to precinct count optical scan or PCOS machine. The COMELEC also enumerated the new machine’s features like source code review, ultraviolet lamp and digital signature. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

IS plans large scale attacks in Europe

The group Islamic State announced that it has the capability to launch a global attack and will commit another large-scale attack in Europe to follow-up on the Paris massacre. The European Union Police Agency or Europol reveals that IS has a new style of attack and they are monitoring the activities of said group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC ties up with Twitter for 2016 election

The Commission on Elections entered into a partnership with social networking site Twitter which aims to make accessible to the public the presidential candidates’ debate which will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/10B7Zf0UBIA

COMELEC bans selfie in polling precincts

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will strictly prohibit the taking of “selfies” as well as other forms of picture-taking in the polling precincts because it may be used in vote-buying as well as violate the confidentiality of the ballot. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pVG_yXssl2E

Japanese emperor visits the Philippines

President Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III personally greeted Japanese Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), together with a delegation from the Japanese Imperial Family. The Japanese Emperor will conduct a five-day state visit in the country and will be formally received by President Aquino in Malacañang this Wednesday, January 27. The Imperial visit coincides with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Philippine-Japan diplomatic relations since World […]

SC continues oral arguments in Poe disqualification case

The Supreme Court resumed hearing of oral arguments regarding the disqualification case of Senator Grace Poe. Six of the SC justices already heard Poe’s side last January 19, with nine more justices awaiting their turn. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DOJ ready to release resolution of SAF 44 case

According to the new Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas, the resolution against 90 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and private armed groups for their alleged involvement in the death of 44 members of the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force, is ready for issuance. Caparas admitted that the resolution was delayed due to the number of witnesses and respondents but is now nearing submission, especially now […]

Imperial visit affects flights

With the arrival of Japanese Emperor Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines issued a Notice to Airmen, domestic flights were cancelled until January 30, 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Election expenses – how much?

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 26) – P1.6 billion. That’s what our “presidentiables” spent last year for their advertisements alone, not including the goody bags, pa-payong and pa-tshirts.  Only the top four (Binay, Poe, Roxas, Duterte) summed this combination of worth, shelling them out with the absence of campaign period. They even outspent U.S. presidential candidate and mogul Donald Trump, who just splurged $2 million in 2015 (P94 million once exchanged). The official start of campaign period […]