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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)

Government agencies monitor El Niño

MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — Various government agencies are monitoring the El Niño phenomenon to lessen its effects, in particular the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Filipino Olympic skater wins gold

APRIL 21, (Eagle News) — The Philippine Ice Prince, Olympic figure skater Michael Christian Martinez achieved gold in the Triglav Trophy Tournament in Slovenia. (Jesenice, Slovenia) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Coco oil exports, down this year

MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) – The coconut oil export of the Philippines went down last February by 18%, meaning that the country’s coconut oil production went down by 56, 000 metric tons. The Philippines is the leading supplier of coconut oil in the world. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Biktima ng rabies sa Palawan, Tumaas

AYON sa datos ng Puerto Princesa health department, mas tumaas ang dami ng biktima ng rabies. Sa Enero pa lang ng taong ito ay umabot na sa 395 na pasyente ang naitala. (Puerto Princesa, Palawan) (Agila Probinsya)