Tag: discipline

DILG, DOH launch campaign that aims to instill discipline in Filipinos amid COVID-19 pandemic

(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Department of Health launched on Friday, Aug. 14, a national advocacy campaign that aims to instill discipline among citizens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said under the “BIDA ang may Disiplina: Solusyon sa COVID-19” campaign launched in Marikina, local government units  should organize Disiplina brigades in barangays to urge residents to comply with community health standards. […]

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House passes bill making ROTC a prerequisite for graduation for senior high school students on second reading

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 6, approved on second reading a bill that requires senior high school students to undergo  the Reserved Officers Training Program program to graduate. Under House Bill 8961, only Grade 11 and 12 students who are unfit–whether physically or physiologically— may be exempted from undergoing the program if they secure a certification from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Surgeon General or a medical officer. Those who may also […]

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PNP Chief Albayalde to policemen: Follow all rules

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Newly installed Philippine National Police Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde on Monday, April 23, reminded policemen to follow even the simplest rules, or else they would be sanctioned. He said policemen should wear helmets, refrain from texting on the streets while on duty, and should entertain complainants in the police stations. “Kapag merong nagsabi sa atin na yung isang complainant or kababayan natin pumunta sa isang istasyon at sinagot […]

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Newly installed PNP Chief Albayalde to retain Dela Rosa’s counter-intelligence task force to run after rogue policemen

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Philippine National Police Chief Police Director General Oscar Albayalde on Friday, April 20, said he would retain the counter-intelligence task force that runs after rogue policemen. In his first press briefing as the PNP chief, Albayalde said the CITF, which was set up by his predecessor, Ronald dela Rosa, would even be “complimented by all the counter-intelligence divisions and units of the PNP.” “Alam naman nila kung ano ang focus […]

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EBC Sports International Feature: Discipline Focused Jiu-Jitsu

By: Dexter Umel, EBC Sports International, Florida Bureau Martial arts, as many know, is often associated with self-defense. But beneath the veil of kicks and punches is a fabric woven with self-discipline intertwined with skill honed through hours of training.  Professor Aparecido Ferreira, going by the name of Bill, is a Jiu-Jitsu instructor in Jacksonville, Florida.  He runs his school on the fundamental principles of self-discipline and training, but also instills in his students the […]

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President Duterte: Pangilinan’s Juvenile Justice Welfare Act has produced “criminal minds”

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called out Senator Francis Pangilinan for authoring the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act, and reiterated his support for programs that would instill discipline in the youth amid the prevailing lack of “sense of obedience” among Filipinos. In a speech during the Boy Scouts of the Philippines investiture rites, Duterte, who was wearing a Boy Scouts uniform,  said Pangilinan’s law was the reason behind “five to six generations of people who committed crimes.” “I’m […]

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French pedestrians see green light, even when it’s red: study

PARIS, France (AFP) — French pedestrians have the reputation of being a law unto themselves — but an unusual study has provided some scientific backing for the stereotype. Four times out of 10, French pedestrians cross the road when the lights are against them, according to a paper published on Wednesday. In disciplined Japan, though, the rate is 20 times lower. Cedric Sueur of Strasbourg University in eastern France led a team that analysed behaviour […]

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