According to the World Health Organization, the victims of the Ebola outbreak now stands on 1, 975, a marked rise
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Repair works in Magallanes Interchange
The contractor of the Magallanes Interchange is going double time to finish the repair works on time.
Drilon, Belmonte personally deliver to the INC leadership a resolution declaring July 27 as special non-working holiday
Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte were at the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s central office earlier this morning to personally deliver to the INC leadership joint resolution number 2, the resolution declaring July 27, 2014 as a special non-working holiday. The first time a joint resolution was passed was in the year 2011, more than three years ago.
PNP guarantees safety of Korean residents
The Philippine National Police assured the Korean embassy that the Korean residents in the country remains safe despite a series of killings involving said nationality.
Brazilian Socialist candidate, confirmed dead
The Brazilian Socialist party candidate was confirmed dead when the private jet he was riding crashed. Said candidate was supposed to run in the upcoming October presidential elections.
Delay on removal of derailed MRT train
There will be a delay on the removal of the derailed MRT train in Taft. Ave due to the need of proper equipment as well as coordination of various agencies, but despite the delay, the MRT is already back to normal operations.
Senate approves allowance increase for AFP, PNP personnel
The Senate has approved the increased subsistence allowance of all enlisted personnel including members of the AFP and PNP.
US sends additional troops to Northern Iraq
The United States have increased the deployment of US troops to northern Iraq to boost its rescue efforts for thousands of Yazibis trapped in the mountains by extremists, who vowed to kill them all.
Court orders Palparan’s transfer to Bulacan jail
Despite being a high-risk detainee, arrested retired Major General Jovito Palparan has been ordered transferred from his NBI detention cell to the Bulacan provincial jail. Palparan’s arraignment was scheduled on Monday, August 18.
NBI on red alert re Palparan
The National Bureau of Investigation is on red alert,tightening the security at their headquarters where retired Major General Palparan is temporarily held after his arrest.
Child abuse cases in the Philippines, up at 93%
The cases of child abuse in the Philippines are on the raise, going as high as 93% this year.
Carnappers arrested in Pasay
After a long chase, the police arrested four suspected carnappers in Pasay.