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Cebu gets direct Dubai flight

Starting March 30, emirates airlines will commence its daily Dubai-Cebu-Clark circular service in the Philippines utilizing Boeing 777-300 E-R. Tourism stakeholders in Cebu said, the entry of emirates airline to Cebu will enhance trade and tourism links between the province and the Middle East countries. This new route “will strengthen international connectivity in two of the country’s fastest-growing international hubs.” This service, the airline added, will mark its return to Clark after its first entry […]

Drilon: Mamasapano probe should not hamper remaining Senate legislative agenda

While the Senate leadership supports the reopening of the Mamasapano probe, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon said that he can only hope that the move will not further cause delay in the enactment of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The senate leader also expressed concerns that the passage of the BBL may again be put in peril due to the issues surrounding the Mamasapano incident. While Drilon gave assurance that the passage of the […]

Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach comes home

Filipinos are excited for the homecoming of reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach this month. There will be a hero’s welcome for Wurtzbach in recognition of her achievement claiming the third Miss Universe crown of the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PNP defends BOI report regarding Mamasapano incident

The Philippine National Police said that it stands by the report made by the Board of Inquiry and as the first anniversary of the Mamasapano incident nears, the PNP announced its belief that justice will be served for the fallen SAF commandos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino asks DFA to monitor situation in the Middle East

President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the Department of Foreign Affairs to continue monitoring the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma saying that it is the government’s top priority to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East. Also, the President asked the DFA to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by […]

House panel, ready to defend Mamasapano incident report

The House Committee on Public Order and Safety said that it is ready to defend its report regarding the Mamasapano incident, wherein said committee found that the President is not liable for the said tragedy. Said report is in contrast to the report made by the Senate, which declared that President Aquino is liable. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Lsrzrptk12o

China continues test flights in West Philippine Sea

Despite the continued protests of the Philippines and Vietnam, China conducted two more test flights in the air field that said country constructed inside the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DFA advises OFWs in Middle East to be cautious

The Department of Foreign Affairs asked the overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to take extra precautions as well as avoid crowded places as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran continues to rise. According to OFWs in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s security measures were strictly felt, with checkpoints inspecting all motorists. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippine condemns North Korea’s nuclear testing

The Philippines condemned North Korea’s reported act of hydrogen bomb testing, with the Department of Foreign Affairs saying that North Korea’s action violates the United Nations Security Council resolution which obliged the North Korea to put a stop on all kinds of nuclear test. The DFA added that North Korea’s actions may destabilize the peace within the region. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PAGASA warns against heat wave

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned the public against extremely high temperatures during the summer of 2016 due to the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures possibly reaching 41 degrees Celsius. It is expected that 68 provinces will experience drought. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/v2GTpwDZWzc