The camp of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV asked the Makati Regional Trial Court to suspend the libel case hearing filed against him by suspended Makati City mayor Junjun Binay, adding that they still don’t have the copy of the ruling of the said court so that they can file a motion for reconsideration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Other News
Red Cross prohibits blood donors from Zika affected countries
The Philippine Red Cross is asking individuals that came from countries affected by the Zika virus to refrain from donating blood, with PRC Chairman Richard Gordon adding that this a precaution to avoid the spread of said virus in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TjOB347IzPI
Poultry supply remains stable – DA
Despite the spread of the Newcastle disease, the Department of Agriculture assured the public that the poultry supply remains stable. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/gneXanUz-4s
IPO to act against violators during election
The Intellectual Property Rights said that it will act against a group of composers that make use of original works in the campaign materials of some candidates without permission from the original creators. The IPO reminded that it has the power to penalize acts that violate intellectual property rights. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/a03vwS4oBz8
Independent bloc holds President Aquino responsible for death of SAF 44
The independent bloc of lawmakers holds President Benigno Aquino responsible for the death of the SAF 44, citing his many shortfalls during the Operation Exodus as the reason why the government forces suffered heavy casualties. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DOLE asks OFWs to look for local job and business opportunities
Faced with the continuing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the Department of Labor and Employment assured overseas Filipino workers that want to go home that there are many local job opportunities. DOLE also encouraged returning OFWs to engage in business. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DOH adds more testing kits for Zika virus
The Department of Health will start the screening of those who are suspected of having the Zika virus, with Health Secretary Janet Garin saying the DOH will conduct said testing in six hospitals all over the Philippines. Garin added that they have disseminated over 1, 000 testing kits for the said virus. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/jkSm44dYHYg
COMELEC asks candidates to remove campaign posters
The Commission on Elections asked candidates for the upcoming election to remove their campaign materials situated outside of the common poster area before the start of the official campaign period on February 9. COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista reminded the candidates that the placement of campaign materials outside of the common poster area is a violation of the election law which may result in their disqualification. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
Philippine Heart Month
February is Philippine Heart Month Here are some tips to take care of your heart: Infographics by Dex Magno Research by Amabelle Lopez Can’t see the image? Please click here: Philippine Heart Month Infographics
Australian court paves way for deportation of infant asylum seekers
Australia’s High Court threw out a challenge to the country’s offshore immigration detention camps on Wednesday (February 3), clearing the way for the deportation of dozens of infants born in Australia to detained asylum seekers. The court rejected a legal test case brought by an unidentified Bangladeshi woman who challenged Australia’s right to deport detained asylum seekers to the tiny South Pacific island nation of Nauru. “Now the legality is one thing, the morality is […]
Election Gun Ban – Infographics
As defined under Rule I, Section I of COMELEC Resolution No. 10015 dated November 13, 2015,the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBFSP) refers to the committee created by the Commission to implement the laws and rules on the ban on the bearing, carrying, or transporting of firearms and other deadly weapons, and the employment, availment, or engagement of security personnel or bodyguards during the election period. Infographics by Dex Magno Research […]
Turkey’s Erdogan and Peru’s Humala sign bilateral accords
TURKISH President Tayyip Erdogan and Peruvian President Ollanta Humala signed bilateral accords on Tuesday (February 2) to increase bilateral economic and social cooperation. Accompanied by Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Maria Sanchez and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, the two presidents held a private meeting at the Salon de Embajadores (Ambassadors’ Hall) in the presidential palace. The foreign ministers signed bilateral agreements for cooperation among the two countries’ Chambers of Commerce and official news agencies. The agreements […]