(Eagle News) — As the national elections draw near, Senate President Franklin Drilon reminded his fellow senators to prioritize service first before anything else, especially before electoral campaigns as 11 out of 24 members of the senate will for the 2016 elections. According to Drilon, tons of work need to be done in the Senate such as the 2016 proposed national budget and the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law. The Senate President reiterated that the House […]
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Life under Martial Law
September 21, 1972. The day where Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed Proclamation 1081 which led to the country’s martial law that lasted for 12 years. Some supported the declaration, and some cried for freedom as they felt oppressed under the military rule. But some voices were not heard, as they were silenced in every way possible by the military. But as victims of human rights violations described life under Martial Law, it was nothing but a horrifying […]
Heneral Luna: A Leap of Hope for Philippine Movies
As the movie “Heneral Luna” hits the big screen, most were skeptical on what the feedback will be especially from the younger generations whose more inclined to main stream movies. But as Heneral Luna hits the silver screen, I believe this is just what the Filipinos need to awaken from deep slumbers on the reality of what the country really is and to stir the hearts of patriotism of their viewers. From the various experts […]
INC calls QC court’s attention to presence of unidentified armed men inside INC’s T. Sora property
(Eagle News) — The lead counsel of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has asked the Quezon City court to look into the alleged presence of men carrying high-powered firearms inside the INC’s property at no. 36. Tandang Sora Avenue, in Quezon City where siblings Angel Manalo and Lottie Hemedez are staying. During the hearing for the preliminary injunction petition filed by the INC, lawyer Serafin Cuevas Jr., noted “certain disturbing events” inside the said INC compound. […]
“Felix Manalo” the movie, pinilahan pa rin sa mga sinehan
Dinagsa ng mga manunuod ang mga sinehan sa buong bansa upang panuorin ang “Felix Manalo” movie. Papasok sa ikalawang linggo ang showing ng “Felix Manalo” movie at patuloy na inaasahan ang madami pang manunuod nito. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Alejandro Javier)
LPA may enter PAR on Wednesday
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring the progress of a low-pressure area that may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday. Said lower pressure area (LPA) may become a storm and will be designated “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
LP announces senatorial slate
On the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party (LP) announced the line-up of its senatorial candidates for the said election. The line-up is composed of veteran politicians as well as former and current members of the Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos, Reported by Jerold Tagbo)
First day of filing of COC starts
As the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy starts, several personalities and political figures went to the main office of the Commission on Elections to file said COC. Vice President Jejomar Binay and his running mate, Senator Gringo Honasan filed their COC’s on this day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and by MRFaith Bonalos)
Science Film Festival 2015 promises to be bigger than ever
MANILA – “Mula Aparri hanggang Jolo” — almost. With more than 100 venues hosting screenings and science activities from October 19 to December 9, the Science Film Festival promises to keep true to its claim of being the largest festival of its kind this 2015. The Festival is a showcase of science films from all around the globe under the theme Light to coincide with the United Nations (UN) International Year of Light. It aims to […]
All media organizations invited to presidential debate
According to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, all media organizations and entities are invited to cover the presidential and vice-presidential debate in connection with the upcoming 2016 elections. Said debate will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Said debate will tackle the platforms of each candidate as well as why they are deserving of said positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
Hope & Dreams for Disaster Education
MANILA – HANDs! (Hope & Dreams) Project is a bi-annual youth exchange program for Asian countries to engage and mobilize young professionals and university students in the field of disaster risk reduction, recovery, and education. The selected research fellows will go on four research tours in Asia to learn from experts in the field, local and international NGOs, and communities affected by natural disasters. The Japan Foundation, Manila has selected 5 exceptional young Filipinos to participate […]
Japan’s Cutting Edge Writing, Art & Culture
MANILA – The Japan Foundation, Manila and the Japan Foundation Asia Center, with their partners the Filipinas Heritage Library, the Asia-Pacific Writers Conference, A Public Space, and the Nippon Foundation, have organized 2 events this October: a talk on new Japanese writing and a panel on manga as contemporary literature. Monkey Business is a Tokyo- and Brooklyn-based annual literary magazine published in English and Japanese that showcases new voices from both sides of the Pacific. Contributors include […]





