President Aquino will make a statement regarding the so-called mis-encounter between the Philippine National Police and the members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters amidst congressional hearing regarding the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
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ISIS attack in Tripoli wounds one Filipino
The Philippine embassy in Libya reported that only one Filipino was injured in the attack of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in a hotel in Tripoli.
Families evacuate after armed encounter in Maguindanao
In Mamasapano, Maguindanao, more than 600 families flee after the armed conflict between the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters erupted.
Danish archer can shoot three arrows at the same time
In Denmark, an archer’s video went viral when he showed his uncanny skills in using the bow and arrow, where he can shoot three arrows at the same time.
No visitors allowed in NBP
No visitors are allowed in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) after the explosion of a grenade in the maximum security prison. According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, it depends on the head of the Bureau of Corrections if their visitation rights will be returned. Said visitation rights were suspended due to the refusal of inmates to cooperate in the investigation.
ARMM Governor against suspension of BBL hearings
The Governor of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) expressed his disagreement regarding the suspension of the hearings regarding the Bangasamoro Basic Law due to an armed encounter in Maguindanao.
Bomb-sniffing dogs undergo training for APEC
From the United States, 20 bomb-sniffing dogs were sent to the Philippines in preparation of the APEC Summit. Said dogs, together with their handlers, will undergo training for seven weeks.
Blizzard hits northeastern US
Residents in the northeastern United States were warned against the coming winter blizzards. New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency while Connecticut declared a travel ban.
2015 Japanese Government Scholarship: Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Categories Open for Applications
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), of the Embassy of Japan, is now accepting applications for the Teacher Training and Japanese Studies programs. All Filipino citizens who meet the qualifications below are eligible to apply: Category Requirements Age Years of Study Fields of Study Teacher Training •Teacher in Elementary/Secondary Level, or an academic staff at a teacher training institution• 5 years teaching experience • Good academic standing Under 35 years old 1.5 […]
Helping the gov’t in caring for Yolanda victims: INC inaugurates resettlement community in Leyte
ALANGALANG, Leyte (Eagle News Service) – On February 15 last year, Iglesia Ni Cristo brethren from all over the world walked for a cause to help generate funds to provide housing and livelihood for the victims of typhoon Yolanda. Barely a year later, that promise was fulfilled with God’s help. Here in Sitio New Era, in a village named barangay Langit, 500 concrete housing units now stand ready for occupancy, with an eco-farming site, a […]
PNP vs Rebels: Over 30 dead in Mindanao clash
At least 30 people, many of them members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), were feared killed in a gun battle that erupted between security forces and some 300 Muslim rebels in Maguindanao on Sunday. Military sources said 37 members of the PNP Special Action Force who were out to arrest Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, encountered Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, around 5 am in Pidsandawan village in Masasapano, Maguindanao. Reports reaching the […]
Makati shooting incident leaves 1 dead, 8 wounded
A shooting incident in Makati City leaves one dead while 8 others were injured.