The employer of a warehouse being constructed in Guiguinto, Bulacan was found to be in violation when the wall of said warehouse collapsed, killing 11 people, Said violations will lead to the filing of criminal complaints against the contractor and owner of the warehouse.
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Congress investigates passengers’ complaints against Cebu Pacific
The House Committee on Transportation starts investigating the complaints of passengers against Cebu Pacific during the past holiday season. Here’s an update from Eagle News Reporter Eden Suarez.
BBL Committee considers opinions of Moro leaders
The House Ad-Hoc Committee on the Bangsamoro will consider the opinions of the Moro leaders who attended the committee’s past hearings.
Election gun ban takes effect tomorrow
The Commission on Elections will start enforcing its gun ban in time for the election period of the Sangguniang Kabataan election.
SC decides Erap’s disqualification case
The Supreme Court is going to decide on the disqualification case against Erap Estrada as mayor of Manila.
Muslim groups stage actions in support of BBL
Several Muslim groups gather in front of Congress to stage mass actions in support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Congress, back in session
The Congress is back in session after a one month vacation with the agenda including the resumption of the investigations regarding several anomalies on public funds.
Palace says it’s not rushing clemency
The list of inmates recommended for executive clemency is still being reviewed by Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs, Malacañang officials said Monday. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said contrary to popular belief that the clemency will be approved during the papal visit, the process cannot be expedited simply because there is an occasion. “The decision will be merit-based. The review cannot be perfunctory just because there is an occasion,” he said. “They’re […]
113,000 residents evacuated because of typhoon “Amang”; typhoon now a mere LPA
More than 113,000 residents of Bicol and Eastern Visayas were evacuated from their homes because of typhoon Amang, international name Mekkhala. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 20,695 families or 113,160 persons were evacuated in the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Leyte, Biliran, Eastern Samar, and Samar. More than 5,000 families or 21,000 residents were placed in 61 evacuation centers. At least two […]
3rd fuel price cut takes effect this year
(Eagle News Service) — Fuel price cuts were again implemented on Monday, January 19, 2015, which is the third time that price rollbacks occurred this year. The following price rollbacks were effective January 19: P1.25 per liter for gasoline; P1.45 per liter for diesel; and P1.25 per liter for kerosene. This fuel price cut happened a week after a P1.70 per liter cut in gasoline, P1.60 per liter in kerosene, and a P1.50 per liter in diesel […]
Drilon, dead-set on integration of various northern expressways
Senate President Franklin Drilon is dead-set on the integration of the North Luzon Expressway, the Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway to avoid travel dilemmas especially on peak seasons.
Passengers forced to walk due to closing of major roads
Passengers were forced to walk to be able to make it in time for their flights after major roads near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were closed due to the departure of Pope Francis.