The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are due to become an integrated market by the end of this year, but concerns over the wealth gap persist. From wealthy Singapore to impoverished Myanmar, countries in the region are together aiming to form the market body that will eliminate non-tariff barriers and remove obstacles to labor flows in the region of 600 million people. “There will be more challenges for the local businesses as there will be a lot of […]
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Oil companies implement big time price hike
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The big three oil companies as well as the independent oil companies implemented a big time price hike on petroleum products with the price for premium and unleaded gasoline increasing by Php 1.40. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
CA orders investigation of allegations of bribery
MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) ordered its Committee on Ethics and Special Concerns to investigate the allegations made by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV regarding the acceptance of two CA Justices of bribes in exchange for a temporary restraining order in favor of Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Indigenous people ask Congress to pass BBL
QUEZON City, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — A group of indigenous people from Mindanao asked the Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), adding that said law is the only way to solve the peace problem in Mindanao, not only for the Muslims but for the indigenous people as well. They also asked the Congress to pass all the provisions in the BBL, especially the one which provides for tribal universities which will […]
Immigration bureau warns public against phone scams
MANILA, 22 April (PIA) –The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public against ongoing scams done through phone calls. In a news release, BI commissioner Siegfred B. Mison bared the modus operandi of the scam saying that the usual victims are Filipinos who supposedly find foreign national friends through internet acquaintances. The supposed foreign national, who in reality is part of a syndicate, arrange for a meeting and make it appear that they are arriving […]
K-Pop idols give their best in the Philippine Arena
by Jay Paul G. Carlos BOCAUE, Bulacan, Philippines (Eagle News Service, April 21) – K-pop fans all over the metro rushed to the world’s largest indoor arena last April 12, 2015 to catch their idols perform live. K-pop is the shortened version of “Korean pop”, a type of music from South Korea characterized by catchy tunes and easy-to-remember lyrics, performed by boy and girl groups. It is a very popular genre in South Korea. What’s […]
Over 5,800 public schools set to offer SHS in 2016
PASIG CITY, April 22 (PIA) –After years of rigorous planning and consultations with education stakeholders, the Department of Education (DepEd) has identified and mapped more than 5,800 public schools set to offer Senior High School (SHS) in 2016 nationwide as part of its continued preparations for the full implementation of the K-to-12 program. Over the last several years, division personnel field office personnel and school heads have been continuously collaborating with their respective communities, local […]
WBC presents title belt made in Mexico ahead of Mayweather and Pacquiao mega fight
THE World Boxing Council (WBC) presented a gold and emerald encrusted title belt in Mexico City on Tuesday (April 21) ahead of the long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making. The fight will take place in Las Vegas on May 2. Former heavyweight boxing champ Larry Holmes, light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevensonand World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, presented the Mexican-made belt. […]
Saudis announce end of military operations in Yemen as air strike hits Aden
SAUDI Arabia announced on Tuesday (April 21) the end of a military air strike campaign against Houthi rebels and their allies in Yemen after nearly a month of air strikes that have worsened a humanitarian crisis in the country. “Today, the leadership of the coalition has announced that it has ended the Decisive Storm Operation in accordance with a request by the Yemen government and his excellency the President (of Yemen), who felt that the […]
Aquino signs new law enabling Sandiganbayan to speed up resolution of graft cases
MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — In an effort to speed up resolution of graft cases, President Aquino III has signed into law Republic Act 10660, which increases the number of divisions of the Sandiganbayan from five to seven, and reduced the number of justices required for a quorum from three to only two. President Aquino approved last April 16 the act strengthening the functional and structural organization of the Sandiganbayan, further amending Presidential […]
Malacañang assures teachers and students regarding K-to-12 program
MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — Malacañang assured teachers and students who will be affected by the implementation of the K-to-12 program. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that teachers can avail of benefits provided by the law or avail of training to qualify them for teaching in the K-to-12 program. Students, on the other hand, who will not be able to enroll in public schools will be accommodated by state colleges and universities. (Eagle […]
Indonesia supports Bangsamoro entity
APRIL 21, (Eagle News) — The Indonesian president said that they are willing to support the Philippines in the formation of a Bangsamoro entity. Indonesia served as the third-party facilitator of the peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
