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Google shows off its self-driving car prototype

Google showed reporters its tiny, bubble-shaped self-driving prototype vehicle on Tuesday (September 29). Google’s pet project of driverless cars started in 2009 with an intention to revolutionize the car industry. Google and other automotive manufacturers and suppliers have said the technology to build self-driving cars should be ready by 2020. Project director Chris Urmson said the company was taking things steadily. “This kind of technology — cars that drive themselves — is a different type […]

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Strong El Niño officially starts

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the Philippines have already met the criteria for the official declaration of strong El Niño affecting the country. It is said that 58% of the Philippines is suffering from the effects of the strong El Niño and that this may increase to 85% by February 2016. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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DOH creates dengue express lane

The Department of Health (DOH) announced that it will create dengue express lanes in public health care facilities. Said express lane is only activated during an increase in dengue cases in order to prioritize said cases and provide first line health service to dengue patients. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mxqBTQ5Q_4s

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Bloodhound supersonic car unveiled in London

The Bloodhound Supersonic Car, described by its designers as the world’s fastest and most advanced racing car, was unveiled in London on Thursday (September 24). The vehicle is aiming to be the world’s first 1,000mph (1,609 kph) car when it attempts to set a new world record. The car’s British designers said they are pushing the limits of science, with the Bloodhound a catalyst for cutting-edge research in fields such as aerodynamics and sustainable high-tech […]

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“COP21: The Road to Paris Starts in Manila” brings civil society at the forefront for the climate

Two months before countries all over the world gather in Paris to conclude a landmark agreement to curb global warming, France is taking an initiative to highlight the role of civil society in climate negotiations in the Philippines and abroad through a Climate Week in Manila. France, as the host of the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) this December, is responsible for […]

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DOH monitors dengue outbreak in Cavite

Officials of the Department of Health (DOH) will visit the province of Cavite to monitor the status of the dengue outbreak in the said province. Currently, there are 4, 000 cases of dengue in the said province. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Filipino Food is RP’s next tourist attraction

ASIDE from the country’s well-known diverse natural and man-made attractions, the Philippine food remain one of the country’s best -kept secret which is relatively unknown in many parts of the world. As if to corroborate the saying “the surest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” the Department of Tourism under the stewardship of Secretary Joseph Ace Durano recently launched Culinary Tourism dubbed as Kulinarya Filipina as part of the Cultural Tourism Program. […]

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U.S. judge rules copyright for ‘Happy Birthday’ invalid

A U.S. judge on Tuesday (September 22) ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not own a valid copyright to one of the world’s most recognizable songs, “Happy Birthday to You,” a decision that brings the song into the public domain. The highly-anticipated ruling comes in a putative class-action lawsuit filed by several artists against Warner/Chappell, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, over the song in 2013 seeking a return of the millions of dollars […]

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Corporate attire? No need to worry

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 23) – Dress code: Corporate attire. Over-thinking of what to wear? Well, don’t stress yourself, there is always a way on how to look cool and sassy while wearing a corporate attire. Let us teach you! Corporate attire is a dress code of formal outfit appropriate for meeting, office or business environment. For men, it is usually suit and a tie and for the ladies a pencil cut dress or skirt, slacks or […]

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Honda’s part car, part motorcycle fusion debuts in Frankfurt

The ‘Project 2&4’ concept brings Honda’s car and motorcycle expertise together in one high-powered, cabin-less sports vehicle. Matthew Stock reports. What happens when you mix a car with a motorcycle? Honda’s new concept design might be the answer. Project 2&4, so named after Honda’s two-wheel and four-wheel racing roots, made its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Designer Martin Petersson says it combines the freedom of a motorcycle with the maneuverability and stability of […]

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Flood and its aftermath

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 23) – The rainy season may be close to being officially over according to the PAGASA but you’ll never know it from the torrential downpours and sudden thunderstorms all over the metro. And what comes after a heavy rain is not just a rainbow but also flood. Are you healthy enough to withstand a flood’s deleterious effects on your body? Flood is a common natural disaster that happens everywhere in the world. […]

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Sharp, spiky and irritating – Ingrown cure and prevention

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 23) – It’s uncomfortable, irritating, and hurtful having a little piece of sharp and spiky hitch peeking or hiding from the deepest corner of your fingernails. But what’s worse is that you know that that little piece of torture living in your nails can infect your nails and cause it to swell. But of course you don’t want that to happen to you so we better prevent it before it happens, after […]

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