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QUEZON City, Philippines — The NEU-ASEAN Studies Center was launched yesterday, February 29 at the New Era University Professional Schools Building. New Era University President, Dr. Nilo Rosas, said that by this launch, the students will be more aware of ASEAN Integration and its relations with other ASEAN member states and partners. “We would like to be a part of ASEAN Integration, we would like to be recipient and at the same time donor of […]
MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank announces the appointment of Ms. Mara K. Warwick as its new country director in the Philippines, effective March 1, 2016. Trained as an environmental engineer, Warwick has expertise in flood management, urban development, urban environmental services, and disaster risk management. She joined the World Bank in 2003. Warwick, an Australian national and the first female country director for the Philippines, replaces Motoo Konishi, who retired recently after 35 years […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Three people died and five are missing after water flooded a mine in a mountainous gold rush town in the southern Philippines, police said Monday. Rescuers lowered tubes to pump water out of the mine in the impoverished town of Monkayo during the search for the missing, said provincial police commander Senior Superintendent Albert Ferro. It was not immediately clear how the tunnel became flooded early Sunday but there was heavy rain […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines asked China to be a responsible member of the international community by respect the ruling that will be laid down by the international arbitral tribunal regarding the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. China refused to acknowledge the case filed by the Philippines in the international court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA advised motorists to take alternative routes as the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard, from Katigbak to TM Kalaw will be closed due to a marathon event which will last from March 1 to 7. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7jAysXHmPoQ
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) — Beleaguered South African President Jacob Zuma Tuesday faced a no-confidence vote in parliament for a second time in less than a year and a legal bid to reinstate corruption charges against him. The mounting pressure on the president comes against a background of economic crisis sparked by his firing of two finance ministers within days in December. The fallout was followed by a public row between the respected new Finance Minister […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The website of the Philippine Information Agency was hacked, with false news items about Vice President Jejomar Binay and presidential candidate Mar Roxas published in the site’s latest news section. The PIA was able to remove said false news items after they were detected. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MAKATI City, Philippines – The Philippines will once again participate in the 2016 Earth Hour organized by the World Wild Life Fund, which in turn is an awareness event that addresses the issue of climate change. The Philippines is one of the leading countries that participate in the Earth Hour. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Movie Television Review and Classification Board reminded the public that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. was given a “Parental Guidance” rating with the MTRCB reiterating that boxing and other forms of contact sports should be watched by children with guidance from parents or elders. Said fight will be on April 9 at MGM Grand Las Vegas. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
MANILA, Philippines – The row between President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino and Senator Bongbong Marcos continues to heat up as the campaign of the administration against the senator is expected to last until the election. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Bureau of Fire Prevention said that fire prevention should be part of our daily routine and that it is important to remember fire stations’ hot lines or call the emergency number 117. More than 2, 000 fire incidents were recorded from January to February. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the amount of money in circulation in the Philippines or domestic liquidity increased by 11.5% compared to last year. The BSP added that said increase was due to the higher demand for credit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/VhpW1UjeGPs
