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 […]
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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)
DBM needs additional budget for vacant government jobs
MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — The Department of Budget Management (DBM) needs an additional 30.8 million pesos additional funds for the salaries of 87, 000 job vacancies in the government. (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)
Aquino administration’s satisfaction rating, down to positive 19
MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS), the Aquino administration reached its lowest satisfaction rating of positive 19. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Provincial capitol ng Ilagan City, isinaayos
Upang maiangkop sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng lungsod, ang kapitolyo ng Ilagan City ay patuloy na isinaayos at pinaganda sa pamamagitan ng modernong disenyo. (Ilagan City) (Agila Probinsya)
Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagsagawa ng physical fitness activities sa Aurora
Nagsagawa ang Iglesia Ni Cristo ng physical fitness activities sa Dingalan, Aurora na may layuning mapanatili ang kalusugan ng mga mamamayan at patuloy na mapagtibay ang samahan ng bawat pamilya. (Dingalan, Aurora) (Agila Probinsya)
Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagsagawa ng health seminar sa Camarines Norte
NAGSAGAWA ang Iglesia Ni Cristo sa probinsya ng Camarines Norte ng blood-typing at health and safety seminar. Hindi lamang ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang dumalo sa nasabing seminar kundi maging ang iba pang mga taga doon. (Camarines Norte, Philippines) (Agila Probinsya)
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)