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The Quezon City government closed three big markets in Balintawak – MC, Cloverleaf and Riverview – due to various violations. Said markets were not able to secure sanitary permits, environmental clearance certificate and fire safety inspection certificate. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senator Grace Poe said that she is ready to accept the final decision of the Supreme Court regarding the disqualification cases against her, adding that she is confident that the SC will decide in her favor due to the strength of her camp’s arguments. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the data of the Department of Tourism, the number of foreign tourist arrivals increased last 2015 from 4.83 million in 2014 to 5.36 million in 2015, a 10.91% increase. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
For the first time, seven members of the Abu Sayyaf Group, including a sub-commander, surrendered to the military in Basilan. Said ASG members also surrendered their firearms. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to a study conducted of the International Labor Organization, the number of unemployed individuals may reach 200 million by 2017. ILO added that to lower the unemployment rate, the price of basic goods should be lowered. The report also noted that unemployment rates are going down in emerging and developing countries due to modern technology and economy. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) […]
Lowell Menorca, his wife Jinky and other companions undergo inquest proceedings regarding the obstruction of justice, direct assault and physical injuries charges filed against them by the police officers who arrested him for libel. Menorca said that he is ready to submit his counter-affidavit. (Eagle News Service)
In a teleconference with naval officials of the United States of America, officials of the Chinese navy denied that the construction of artificial islands and structures in the West Philippine Sea is not militarization and that other countries are just giving malice to China’s reclamation activities. Said officers added that China is determined and capable of defending their territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
The two houses of the Congress set the bicameral meeting regarding the Salary Standardization Law on January 27. Said meeting aims to smooth the passage of the said bill. House Speaker Sonny Belmonte said that the lawmakers are aware of the need of government employees. The Senate passed its own version of the law wherein retired police and military personnel were included but House Appropriations Committee Chairman Isidro Ungab said that they will study said […]
According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the 50 centavo jeepney fare rollback will be implemented tomorrow, January 22, due to the series of oil price rollbacks in the world market. Said fare reduction is effective only in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Southern Katagalugan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xue21yc-po8
The chief executive also underscored the need to further enhance connectivity to maximize the potential of ASEAN tourism. “An ASEAN roll-on roll-off system has been in the works for sometime towards enhancing maritime connectivity. The Philippines has likewise done its part to facilitate ease of transport to and among our islands,” Aquino said the pocket open skies policy also gives foreign airlines the unlimited takeoff, landing and passenger conveyance rights to all Philippine airports, except […]
President Benigno S. Aquino III suggested that the ASEAN should band together and present tour packages covering all its member-countries to strengthen relations and foster economic growth. Addressing the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2016 in Manila, Aquino said that the regional bloc should maximize its tourism potential to further attract the international market. “Would it not be a more attractive value pack proposition to present tours that cover more, if not all […]
Technological innovations are boosting the transformation of the global economy and society, as the 46th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is being held under the theme “Mastering the 4th Industrial Revolution” in Davos, Switzerland. A robot named Hubo, which can replace people to conduct search and rescue work in disaster-stricken areas, caught much attention at the Davos forum. A report of the forum forecast that the rise of robots and artificial intelligence will overset […]
