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QUEZON City, Philippines – As the Philippine National Police continues to implement the election gun ban, the total number of violators arrested now reached 1, 307. Those arrested comprise civilians, security gurads, military, police and government officials. The election gun ban will be in effect until June 8, 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/jpETdJ-7Lik
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang happily welcomed the approval of the World Bank of a new loan worth $450 million. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, this is proof that the anti-poverty programs of the government are working because the World Bank will not approve said loan if it does not believe in the strategy of the government to counter poverty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the memorandum-circular regarding the student fare discount is now under study with said fare discount being just the effect of a memorandum-circular and not due to law like the senior citizen and person with disability discount. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Chairman of the Commission on Elections, Andres Bautista is very happy with the results of the presidential debates conducted in Cagayan De Oro City. Bautista added that the debate will help the voters form their own opinion regarding the presidential candidates and expressed admiration in the technology used. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – In response to the complaint filed against it by a social news site, the Commission on Elections said that it did not receive any payment from the big TV networks regarding the airing of the presidential debate. COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista added that it was the networks are the one shouldering the expenses of all the debates and the COMELEC did not pay for any of the expenses. (Eagle News Service Described […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice is supporting the proposal of changing the Anti-Hazing Law. The current version of the law is only good for regulating and no penalties are imposed unlike other forms of criminal law. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/hNTFQQ9l3WI
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, it will not be fazed by the installation of China of surface-to-air missiles in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. The AFP will not withdraw its forces guarding the islands controlled by the Philippines and that the AFP is preparing for the worst-case scenario. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing byDexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 20) – Peanuts are usually mistaken to belong in the family of nuts such as almonds and walnuts. But truth be told, peanuts are actually legumes – a type of plant with seeds that grow in long cases. It belongs to the family of peas, chickpeas, lentils, and beans. It originated from South America as an important part of the diet for Aztecs and other Native Indians in South America and Mexico. It was brought […]
In the Philippines, and in other parts of the world, Iglesia Ni Cristo kids also gave Pasugo magazines to their neighbors. (Eagle News Service)
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 20) – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) invited presidential and vice-presidential candidates to join the national debates. COMELEC insisted candidates to take part, but they are given the choice of whether to attend or not, retaining the absentee/s’ chair if they pick the latter. “A clear seat is message enough” said COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista, referring to “duwag” candidates. The prime purpose of the national debate is to give candidates the opportunity to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 20) – Tons of illegally posted campaign materials. Several days after the implementation of “Operation: Baklas” and it already reached several tons. That count only includes Metro Manila, how much more on a nationwide scale? Campaigns for elections in our country are always colorful. Each candidates, national or local, are willing to burn sums of money just to fill-out every space and nook with their faces. Posters, tarpaulins, leaflets, name it […]
