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Sen. Tito Sotto tops senatorial slate

In a latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Senator Vicente Sotto III took the lead as senatorial bet when said group asked respondents to name their top 12 senatoriables. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Poe and Binay takes top spot

In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations, Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator Grace Poe took the top spot with each garnering 26%. Administration candidate Mar Roxas took the second spot with 22%, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte with 20% and Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago taking the last place. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Omnibus Election Code should be amended according to solon

Valenzuela City representative Sherwin Gatchalian is proposing the amendment of the Omnibus Election Code, in particular, adding provisions that will punish nuisance candidates with fines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

New arrest warrant against Menorca

Another warrant of arrest was released against expelled Iglesia Ni Cristo member Lowell Menorca as the Branch 12 of the Regional Trial Court of Lanao Del Norte issued said warrant in response to the libel case filed by the Society of Communicators and Networkers or SCAN International due to Menorca’s negative portrayal of said group.

More passengers expected

With the coming long weekend, the Philippine Coast Guard is expecting more passengers to arrive at ports all over the country, with an estimated 84, 000 passengers already disembarking towards their home provinces. The Coast Guard reminds passengers that pointed objects and flammable materials are not allowed. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/gRf_ZjVLq-E

MMFF 2015 kicks off

The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival kicks off with a parade of stars held at Roxas Boulevard. During the festival, no foreign films will be shown and only the official entries will be shown in local cinemas. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Double pay on holidays

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers that those who are going to go to work on December 25, December 30 and January 1 should receive double pay as said dates are declared regular holidays. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC en banc denies Poe’s motion for reconsideration

Chairman Andres Bautista of the Commission on Elections confirmed that the COMELEC en banc denied Senator Grace Poe’s motion for reconsideration against the first and second division of the said commission. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xpIVW6kq5Nw

Bulacan governor plans to file complaint against Napocor, other gov’t agencies

Governor Wilhelmino Alvarado of Bulacan plans to file a complaint against the National Power Corporation or Napocor as well as other government agencies for the continuous release of water from the Angat Dam which resulted in severe flooding in the said province, affecting thousands of residents. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Baguio’s climate reaches 13 degrees Celsius

The climate in Baguio City and the province of Benguet continues to go down with the temperature reaching 13 degrees Celsius this morning. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), said temperature will continue to go down until February and vegetable farmers are asked to prepare for frostbite. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

Your views on Miss Universe 2015 – What a big mistake!

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 23) – There’s no such thing as a perfect human being, everyone of us has made a mistake. We cannot deny that, but what makes making a mistake wrong is when you don’t make any effort to correct it.  Making a mistake is part of the process of learning new things. No person is born knowing all the things that he should know.  There are steps and procedure that will help us […]

Davao City to extend financial help to typhoon Nona affected areas

Members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod ng Dabaw today passed a resolution to enact an ordinance granting P11-Million-financial assistance to the municipalities of  Sorsogon and Oriental Mindoro which were hardest hit by  typhoon Nona. The ordinance was acted immediately by the city councilors following the special session sought by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for coming up with a legal basis to provide financial help to areas where typhoon Nona wreaked havoc. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chair of the […]