Today in our economy there are some sorts of discussion about the law postponing SK elections. SK or “Sangguniang kabataan” was considered as a youth council in every barangay. According to reliable sources, the council represented teenagers from 15 to 17 years old who have resided in their barangay for at least six months and registered to vote. It was the local youth legislature in the village and therefore led the local youth program and […]
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MILF forms investigatory body regarding Mamasapano incident
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has formed its own investigating body to look into the deadly clash between its members and the Philippine National Police.
Pandesal becomes cheaper
Due to the price rollback of LPG in the world market, bakeries were asked to lower the price of pandesal by 15 centavos or to add 2 grams to the said bread.
DOJ receives bomb threat
Employees of the Department of Justice evacuate their office building after said department received a bomb threat.
PNP to hold necrological services for SAF members in Camp Crame
The Philippine National Police will hold a necrological service for the 42 members of the PNP Special Action Force at Camp Crame. Said police will received the highest honors given to those who were killed in the line of duty.
Indonesia ceases search operations regarding AirAsia flight departure
After 30 days, Indonesia announced that it will cease search-and-recovery operations regarding the ill-fated AirAsia flight, including the recovery of the fuselage where, it is believed, many passengers were located. Only seven bodies have been recorded out of more than 100.
President Aquino to make a statement in response to the Mamasapano incident
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.
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
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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.