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Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”

(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) recently held an outreach activity to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan. During the “Lingap for OFWs” in Taiwan, hundreds of goodwill bags were distributed to OFWs there. The Lingap for OFWs is a project of the INC Executive MInister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo to help Filipinos working abroad. The INC activity there, held after a worship service officiated by the INC Executive Minister, […]

INC gives free medical and dental services during Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena

(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) gave free medical and dental services at the grounds of Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria in Bocaue, Bulacan as part of the INC Worldwide Aid to Humanity on Oct. 31, 2019, on the occasion of the birthday of INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. INC minister Dr. Serge Santos of the FYM Foundation explained that the INC holds Aid to Humanity not only […]

In photos: INC Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena as part of the Oct. 31 Worldwide Aid to Humanity

    (Eagle News) — The 55,000 seater Philippine Arena is filled with people as Ciudad de Victoria in Bocaue, Bulacan is one of the sites of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Worldwide Aid to Humanity on Oct. 31, 2019 which is also the birthday of INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. The INC aims to help people all over the world whenever it can through various socio-civic activities such as the […]

Cancelled flights for Sunday, Oct. 20

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Sunday, Oct. 20, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: M8 (Skyjet) M8 816 Manila-Basco M8 817 Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, although it is less likely to enter PAR. Meanwhile, “Perla” has intensified into a typhoon as it moved in a northern direction. The eye of Typhoon “Perla” was last located 580 […]

Magalong welcomes joint Senate panel recommendation to file raps vs Albayalde

(Eagle News)–Former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Benjamin Magalong has welcomed the charges recommended against former Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde by a joint Senate panel that probed the ninja cops issue. It was Magalong, now the Baguio mayor, who told senators about Albayalde’s call to then-Central Luzon regional police director Aaron Aquino for him not to implement the dismissal order against the 13 policemen behind an irregular drug raid in Mexico, Pampanga […]

Guevarra to NBI: Probe Batuan, Masbate Vice Mayor Yuson slay

  (Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the killing of Batuan, Masbate Vice Mayor Charlie Yuson III. Guevarra, through Department Order No. 564 issued on Oct. 18, also asked NBI Director Dante Gierran to hold a case buildup and, if evidence warrants, file the appropriate charges against the persons found responsible. Yuson was killed as he was having breakfast in Sampaloc, Manila on Oct. 9. At least […]

Former Senate President Nene Pimentel passes away

(Eagle News)–Former Senate President Nene Pimentel has passed away. Senator Koko Pimentel, his son, made the confirmation in a Facebook post. He said his father had passed away at 5 a.m. In a radio interview, Commission on Human Rights Commissioner Gwen Pimentel-Gana said her father died after after battling lymphoma and pneumonia. He was 85 years old. “We thank all those who have been a part of his life,” Koko said in a reply to […]

Aftershocks continue in Cotabato days after 6.3-magnitude quake

(Eagle News)–Aftershocks continued in Cotabato following a 6.3-magnitude earthquake there on Oct. 16. At least ten aftershocks hit the province since early Sunday, Oct. 20, with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 1.9. The aftershock with the highest magnitude, the 3.2 one, struck 24 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 4:21 a.m. Depth of focus was five kilometers. The 1.9-magnitude aftershock, on the other hand, hit 21 kilometers southwest of the area at 1:57 a.m. Depth of […]

JUST IN: 4.9-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato anew on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.3-magnitude quake on Oct. 16, hit 22 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 7:44 p.m. Depth of focus was 29 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity III – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani; Koronadal City Intensity II – Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity […]

Tens of thousands evacuated as California wildfires rage

by Jocelyne ZABLIT Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, California (AFP) — Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California Friday and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames. By Friday evening, the strongest blaze, dubbed the Saddleridge Fire, had consumed 7,542 acres (3,052 hectares) in areas of the San Fernando Valley, about 20 miles (32 kilometres) north of downtown Los Angeles, fire […]

Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the country today, Oct. 12. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms as the northwest and southwest winds converge. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized  thunderstorms. […]

3.0-magnitude quake hits Ilocos Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 13 kilometers northeast of Carasi at 7:57 p.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. The following instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity II – Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Intensity I – Laoag City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.