At the opening of the Mamasapano probe, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile claimed that President Benigno Aquino was shielding himself from any responsibility for the Mamasapano incident. Enrile said at the resumption of the Senate inquiry that he will show evidence that Aquino directly participated in the planning and preparation of Oplan Exodus. The senator claimed that Aquino was aware when the encounter between the Special Action Force (SAF) troopers and Moro rebels were ongoing and […]
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Aquino welcomes Emperor, Empress of Japan in Malacañang
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met with President Aquino in Malacañang earlier today. A welcome ceremony was held in honor of the Imperial couple, who arrived in Malacañang at around 10:30 a.m. After being greeted by Aquino and being re-introduced to cabinet members, the emperor and empress were escorted to the reception hall to sign the Malacañang guestbook before having a private meeting with President Aquino. The president is also scheduled to hold a […]
South Korea suspects North Korea may have attempted cyber attacks
South Korea said on Wednesday (January 27) it suspected North Korea of attempting cyber attacks against targets in the South, following a nuclear test by the North this month that defied United Nations sanctions. South Korea has been on heightened military and cyber alert since the January 6 test, which Pyongyang called a successful hydrogen bomb test, although U.S. officials and experts doubt that it managed such a technological advance. “At this point, we suspect […]
Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach visits wounded soldiers and HIV patients
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach visited wounded soldiers as well as patients with HIV in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center in V.Luna, Quezon City. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senator Marcos confirms audio recording
Senator Bongbong Marcos confirmed that it was he and Presidential Adviser to the Peace Process Teresita Deles who were talking in the audio recording revealed by retired General Diosdado Pederoso. Marcos added that said recording was unauthorized and that it occurred in his office. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Proposal for voluntary duty of public school teachers during elections, forwarded to the President
The Senate version of the proposed law laying down the voluntary basis of service during election by public school teachers was adopted and as such no longer needs to undergo bicameral committee. Said proposed law is now forwarded to the Palace for the President’s signature. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/EOQAMdNqKEM
President Aquino welcomes Japanese Emperor and Empress in Malacañang
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were welcomed by President Benigno Aquino in the Malacañang, as the imperial couple visits the country for a state visit and a series of charity missions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
SC asks if Senator Grace Poe paid income tax in 2005
In order to determine whether or not Senator Grace Poe has complied with the residency requirements for presidential candidates, Associate Justice Arturo Brion of the Supreme Court asked said senator’s counsel, Atty. Alexander Poblador whether she filed her 2005 income tax return. Atty. Poblador responded that his client already planned to reside in the Philippines since 2005. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Miss Universe 2015 deserves tax exemption – solon
According to Congressman Martin Romualdez, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach deserves tax exemption for the honor she brought to the country as well as her dedication to youth issues. Romualdez added that it is admirable that Wurtzbach volunteered to pay taxes and that she is an inspiration to the whole nation. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Expect LPG price rollback next month
Oil companies will implement three to four pesos roll back on every liter of liquefied petroleum gas next month as the price of oil continues to go down in the world market. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/g5Yqxds2pD4
DOH on alert against Zika virus
The Department of Health (DOH) is ready and on alert to prevent the spread of the zika virus in the Philippines. Said virus is already rampant in Latin America and is known to cause brain damage. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
COMELEC postpones printing of ballots
The Commission on Elections once again postponed the date of the printing of the official ballot for the May 2016 elections from February 1 to February 8 to avoid allegations of bias and partiality. The COMELEC added that this will be the final postponement cause any further delay on the printing of the official ballot will also result in the delaying of the election. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]