Public Affairs

PMA sets entrance exam date

BAGUIO City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, July 31) – The Philippine Military Academy set the date of its entrance exam on August 2. Aspirants can apply online while walk-in applicants should bring the required documents. Said documents and the details on the other requirements can be viewed in the attached video. (ENS, written by Jay Paul Carlos)  

MMDA releases ad regarding metrowide earthquake drill

METRO Manila, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and other allied agencies released an ad aiming to prepare citizens in the Metro Manila area for the Metrowide Shake Drill. Said drill aims to increase the awareness and preparedness of residents in Metro Manila against the threat of a big earthquake that may result from the movement of the West Valley Fault.

Be Tech Literate, Avoid Online SCAM Buyers

By Aimee V. Mendoza If we are avoiding scam sellers, we should too be aware of scam buyers. If you are an online seller, you should be aware of your buyers even if they promise to pay you a larger amount for the goods you are selling. For those who are planning to have their online business, or sell something online by signing up on several online shops, you should become technology literate. According to […]

Beat the Heat!

Heat wave or heat index? What is the difference? Here are some facts that will help you beat the heat! Infographics design by Dex Magno Research by MRF Bonalos

How Safe is your House?

MAY 25 (Eagle News) — Have you ever wondered if your house can withstand a strong earthquake? Or does it need further “earthquake-proofing” to make your house stronger and less vulnerable in case of a big quake? Phivolcs recently released a “house self-check test” entitled “How Safe is Your House?” It can be viewed through the Phivolcs website This “House self-check” can help an ordinary layman to understand and evaluate the integrity of his house […]

Is your house safe and strong enough for a strong quake?

MAY 25 (Eagle News) — Have you ever wondered if your house can withstand a strong earthquake? Or does it need further “earthquake-proofing” to make your house stronger and less vulnerable in case of a big quake? The recent devastation caused by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Nepal stressed the importance of making sure that your house is sturdy and strong enough to withstand a strong tremor. It is better to be prepared after all […]

Search for New PPO Music Director until June 15

THE Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is accepting applications for a music director and principal conductor for its resident orchestra, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) until June 15, 2015. The new conductor will take over from Maestro Olivier Ochanine who will be concluding his tenure by April 30, 2016. A Search Committee will be formed by CCP management to screen candidates for the position. The CCP will announce the PPO’s new music director in January 2016. The […]