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APEC ministers approve initiatives to improve transportation

Transportation ministers of countries belonging to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have agreed to adopt technological advances and public-private partnership initiatives to hasten the development of a commuter-friendly transportation system in the region. In their joint statement released last week, leaders across the region have formalized their commitment to developing a regional transport sector that supports the growth of each nation’s economy. Transportation secretary Joseph Emilio A. Abaya chaired this year’s APEC Transportation Ministerial meeting […]

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PNoy bats anew for BBL passage during LP’s Senate slate announcement

MANILA, Oct. 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday once again endorsed the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) during the announcement of the Liberal Party’s senatorial lineup dubbed “Ang Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid” at its headquarters in Cubao, Quezon City. “’Pag ‘di naipasa ang BBL, ipagpapatuloy lang natin ang siklo ng hidwaan. Tuloy na malulugmok ang mga kapatid natin sa gulo at kahirapan; at patutunayan lang natin ang mga pagkukulang ng ARMM, at […]

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Azkals holds back North Korea with a goalless draw

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 13)- With the strong drive to of the Philippine Football team to turn the tables after their upsetting loss to Uzbekistan, the fierce Azkals gritted its teeth against team North Korea, holding them back into a goalless draw in front of their 50,000 strong home supporters in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers last Thursday (October 8). The brave Azkals fought team North Korea with they all might, surviving the surge of attacks […]

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Pacquiao won’t rule out presidential bid in future

Boxer and Sarangani Congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has begun to set his sites outside the ring as focuses more and more on the political arena. Already a congressman in the Philippines, the southpaw has launched a campaign for a spot on the 24-seat Senate in Manila with general elections scheduled for the late-spring of 2016. “I mean if you ask me I don’t have that in my mind [running for President of the Philippines]. What […]

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Gov’t strengthens efforts to combat effects of El Niño

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 13 — As early as April 2014, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has started preparing for the impacts of El Niño on the country’s agriculture sector. “We will seed all (of the) seed-able clouds; we will waste no opportunity,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said. Cloud seeding is a weather modification method where chemical “nuclei” such as silver iodide or calcium chloride are introduced into the atmosphere to induce condensation, and eventually, precipitation. Moisture collects […]

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Environmental groups call for trash-free elections

With the start of filing of the certificate of candidacy (COC) yesterday, October 12, Ecowaste Coalition together with other environmental groups calls for 2016 candidates hold ‘green campaign’ for the national elections. Ecowaste Coalition demanded that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) should implement again their Resolution No. 9615 that encourages candidates to use recyclable materials in their campaign paraphernalia and advocate trash free elections. (Eagle News Service)  

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CGMA files new petition for bail

Congressman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is set to file a new petition for bail before the Sandiganbayan right after the recent statement of the United Nations working group on arbitrary detention claiming that Arroyo’s continued detention is a violation of her human rights and is illegal under international law. According to Arroyo’s Lawyer Larry Badon, their new petition was based on the United Nations’ recommendations. Badon appealed to the court that the Congresswoman should be granted bail […]

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Drilon to Senate: Service first, before electoral campaign

(Eagle News) — As the national elections draw near, Senate President Franklin Drilon reminded his fellow senators to prioritize service first before anything else, especially before electoral campaigns as 11 out of 24 members of the senate will for the 2016 elections. According to Drilon, tons of work need to be done in the Senate such as the 2016 proposed national budget and the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law. The Senate President reiterated that the House […]

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Life under Martial Law

September 21, 1972. The day where Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed Proclamation 1081 which led to the country’s martial law that lasted for 12 years. Some supported the declaration, and some cried for freedom as they felt oppressed under the military rule. But some voices were not heard, as they were silenced in every way possible by the military. But as victims of human rights violations described life under Martial Law, it was nothing but a horrifying […]

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Heneral Luna: A Leap of Hope for Philippine Movies

As the movie “Heneral Luna” hits the big screen, most were skeptical on what the feedback will be especially from the younger generations whose more inclined to main stream movies. But as Heneral Luna hits the silver screen, I believe this is just what the Filipinos need to awaken from deep slumbers on the reality of what the country really is and to stir the hearts of patriotism of their viewers. From the various experts […]

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INC calls QC court’s attention to presence of unidentified armed men inside INC’s T. Sora property

  (Eagle News) — The lead counsel of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has asked the Quezon City court to look into the alleged presence of men carrying high-powered firearms inside the INC’s property at no. 36. Tandang Sora Avenue, in Quezon City where siblings Angel Manalo and Lottie Hemedez are staying. During the hearing for the preliminary injunction petition filed by the INC, lawyer Serafin Cuevas Jr., noted “certain disturbing events” inside the said INC compound. […]

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