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Eagle On The Go: River Bus Ferry Starts Trial Run along Pasig River
Manila, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority revived today (March 5, 2014) the river bus ferry service along the Pasig River. Eagle News Reporter Jerold Tagbo rides the prototype of the river bus ferry as it began its dry run along the Pasig River. The return of the river bus ferry came about as various construction projects affected traffic along EDSA, considered as Metro Manila’s main highway. MMDA said this can serve as […]
Filipino workers in Ukraine advised to prepare for possible evacuation
Manila, Philippines — More than 100 Filipino workers in Ukraine were advised to prepare for possible evacuation amid tense military standoff between Ukraine and Russia over control of Crimea. The Philippine government raised crisis alert level 2 over Ukraine, with Russia threatening military assault if Ukrainian troops will not stand down in Crimea, an autonomous region of Ukraine off the northern coast of the Black Sea. Crimea is known to have deep ties with Russia. […]
Palace seeks understanding for continuing widespread blackouts in Mindanao
Malacañang urges people in Mindanao to understand that their situation is different compared to those in Luzon and Visayas with regard to their electricity situation, as widespread blackouts continued there lasting from eight to 10 hours. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that 50 percent of the electricity in Mindanao comes from hydroelectric power plants. Hydroelectric power plants are covered by the EPIRA law or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act, which required these power plants in […]
Northeast Monsoon Weakens
According to the PAGASA, the effects of the northeast monsoon will start weakening, with 20.7 degrees Celsius recorded yesterday, the warmest temperature recorded since the start of the northeast monsoon.
INFOGRAPHICS: Fire Safety Tips
March is known as Fire Prevention Month, so eaglenews.ph is doing its own part to help prevent the occurrence of fires. Of course, we would like to hear from you! Please share with us your very own fire safety tips!
Labor department advises OFWs in Ukraine to stay in their homes
Manila, Philippines — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz advised overseas Filipino workers in Ukraine to stay calm and stay in their homes amid the growing unrest and the threat of war in that country. Baldoz said that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had not yet recommended either voluntary or mandatory repatriation of overseas Filipinos in troubled Ukraine. Her advice to OFWs in that country is to stay calm and stay home, and not […]
Army Soldier Returns 2 Checks worth almost Php 350,000 to Owner
A sergeant of the Philippine Army Soldier received an award of merit for honesty after returning two checks amounting to Php 350,000 pesos in Taguig City.
Filipino activists protest in front of Chinese consular office
(Reuters) — Filipino activists protested in front of the Chinese consular office in Manila on Monday (March 3), condemning Chinese vessels’ use of water cannon on Filipino fishermen. On January 27, a Chinese coast guard ship tried to drive away Filipino fishermen from Scarborough Shoal by using a water cannon, the head of the Philippine military said last week. The Philippine foreign ministry has lodged a formal protest. The activists said the action was unlawful, an act of aggression, […]
LGUs Get New Fire Trucks
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas says seventy-six new firetrucks are set to be distributed to various provinces in time for the start of the fire prevention month. Twenty-two of the 76 firetrucks were already distributed.
Seaoil to Roll Back Diesel, Kerosene Prices
Independent oil company, SEAOIL Philippines, is cutting prices of diesel and kerosene by 12:01 Tuesday. The company said that its diesel and kerosene prices will be cut by 30 centavos but the price of gasoline will remain unchanged. There is no immediate word from other oil companies regarding price adjustments.
Skyway is Still Safe
Skyway Traffic Management and Security Department Head Ret. Gen. Louie Maralit said that the Skyway remains safe even though there were many incidents of vehicles falling from the said structure. He added that the height of the traffic barrier on the sides of the Skyway is according to international standards and that drivers and motorists should always be careful and follow traffic rules.
