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According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, President Benigno S. Aquino III did not authorized the closing of the Lumad tribal schools, denying the accusations made by Alliance for Concerned Teachers representative Antonio Tinion that the President has a direct hand in the closure of said schools. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7Rr5O5NzUXs
Former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother, former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes are now back in the Philippines after paying a fine for over-staying in Thailand. The brothers are accused of killing the environmentalist, Dr. Jerry Ortega. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the Filipino consul-general to Jeddah, Imelda Panulong, the Philippine consulate is coordinating with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos which guaranteed the security of the reported 8,100 Filipinos that joined the Hajj pilgrimage. Said coordination is made to verify the report of a Filipino casualty in the stampede that marred the Hajj Pilgrimage this year. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) management is already prepared for the most intensive grand evangelical mission to be held tomorrow at the Philippine Arena. Said management added that they are prepared for the eventuality that 500, 000 individuals attending the said event. The NLEX management once again reminded Iglesia Ni Cristo members to avoid parking in illegal areas to avoid the towing of their vehicles. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
After the deadly Hajj pilgrimage stampede that resulted in more than 700 dead, King Salman of Saudi Arabia ordered the review of the organization of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. The king also ordered the investigation of the said stampede. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
In connection with the most extensive bible exposition to be lead by Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo, the Church conducted motorcade activities to inform and invite the public to the said special event. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is coordinating with the special task group in charge of resolving the kidnapping incident in Samal Island, although the FBI cleared that it will not meddle with the ongoing investigation of the Samal Island kidnapping. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is in continuous coordination with the embassies of Canada and Norway regarding the kidnapping incident last Monday involving two Canadians and a Norwegian. The DFA is fully disclosing the actions being adopted by the Philippine government in order to save said kidnap victims. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
According to Saudi civil defense officials, 717 deaths were recorded in the stampede that occurred during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia with 800 others recorded as injured. Said stampede occurred in Mina which is near Mecca. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Newly-appointed Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mel Senen S. Sarmiento said that city and municipal mayors should make sure that the People’s Law Enforcement Boards (PLEBs), a mechanism where citizens can lodge their complaints against erring policemen, are functional at the local level. “Ang People’s Law Enforcement Board ay sumbungan dapat ng mga tao. Sa PLEB, may sumbungan sa batas ang mga tao laban sa mga pulis na abusado,” Sarmiento said. Section 43 of […]
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima encouraged the public to strictly adhere to the law banning smoking in public places. Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003) prohibits smoking in the following public places: centers of youth activity; elevators and stairwells; locations in which fire hazards are present, including gas stations; public and private hospitals; public conveyances and public facilities; and food preparation areas. De Lima issued the statement in the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – In anticipation of the most extensive Bible exposition that will be held tomorrow, September 26 at the Philippine Arena, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo conducted a motorcade, with many participating in the one-hour activity which started 8 in the morning. INC members showed their excitement in the event as they geared up for the worldwide evangelical mission to be led by none other than the INC’s Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo […]
