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Abolishing Political Dynasties is No Joke

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 1) – Ampatuan, Aquino, Estrada, Arroyo, Binay. These are just some of the notable surnames of political families that roam the leadership scene for generations. Well-respected, educated and recognized by masses. Apparently, they’re also prime subjects of allegations of graft and corruption.This concept started during the American era where the political scene was restricted only to those who have fortune and were educated, limiting it only to the elites despite of the […]

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European refugee crisis a ‘global’ challenge: Kerry

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States regards the exodus of Middle Eastern refugees to Europe as a “global challenge,” Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday, reassuring his German counterpart of US support. “It is not somebody else’s problem. It is a test for all of us,” Kerry declared, at a Washington news conference with Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. “The United States considers the refugee crisis to be global. The impact first […]

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Mobile World Congress 2016 ends with record-breaking attendance

  BARCELONA, Spain (Eagle News) — Mobile is everything and indeed, everything mobile was at the record-breaking Mobile World Congress 2016 (MWC16) where Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) sent delegates for the very first time in Barcelona, Spain held last February 22-25, 2016. EBC Business Development Manager Robert Capistrano and Correspondent Caesar Vallejos joined a record-breaking 101,000 attendees from 204 countries and territories around the world.   Products and solutions that change the way the world […]

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Turtles’ vulnerable start to life on Philippine coast

  by Cecil Morella MORONG, Philippines (AFP)–Hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings emerge above a Philippine beach at night and immediately look to the sea, hoping to beat huge odds and start a remarkable trans-oceanic journey lasting decades. The olive ridleys, each shorter than a credit card, are among five species of sea turtles in the Philippines that are in danger of extinction, mostly because they are prized as a protein-rich food. “Not too long ago, […]

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Four charged with selling stolen satellite tech to China

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP)–Canadian federal police on Monday charged an American, a Briton and two Canadians with stealing sensitive satellite imaging technology and selling it to China in violation of export laws. Two of them stole the sensor from their employer Teledyne Dalsa of Waterloo, Ontario with help from a former employee, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They then sold it to two Chinese firms, one of them state-owned, in violation of the Canadian […]

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China to launch second space lab later in 2016

BEIJING, CHINA (Reuters) — China will put a second space laboratory in orbit in the third quarter of this year, part of the country’s plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday (February 29). Advancing China’s space programme is a priority for Beijing, with President Xi Jinping calling for the country to establish itself as a space power. Tiangong (Heavenly Palace) 2 is expected to […]

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Information dissemination sa demonitization ng lumang pera isinagawa ng BSP

LUCENA — Naglunsad kahapon sa sablayan municipal building sa Sanggunian Ng Bayan Session Hall ang Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas o BSP Lucena Branch ng public information campaign tungkol sa demonetization ng mga lumang pera o old banknotes, sa pangunguna ni BSP Lucena Branch director Attorney Tomas Carino, kasama sina Ms. Lanie Valdez at Marvic Ledesma na mga opisyales ng BSP Lucena Branch. Nilinaw nila na ang mga lumang pera ay hindi na pwedeng gamitin na […]

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Mas mahigpit na batas laban sa illegal fishing ipatutupad

RA 10654 ng bagong Philippine Fisheries Code ipinatupad LA Union, Philippines — Ipinabatid ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources o BFAR na simula Hunyo ngayong taon ay mahigpit nilang ipatutupad ang bagong ameyendang batas na RA 10654 o act to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Ang sinomang lalabag sa naturang batas ay papatawan ng higit na mas malaking penalty kumpara sa dating Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 o RA 8550. […]

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Mass vaccination ng mga manok sa Albay isasagawa kontra Avian pest

ALBAY, Philippines — Sisimulan na ngayong linggo ang malawakang bakuna sa daan-daang manok sa tatlong lungsod at limang bayan sa albay na apektado na ng Avian pest o mas kilala sa tawag na Rabia. Ngayong araw, magtitipon-tipon ang mga Veterinary Technicians’ mula sa mga apektadong lugar upang pag-usapan ang iba pang mga counter-measures para hindi na kumalat pa ang avian pest. Ayon kay Provincial Veterinary Service Office (PVSO) Chief Dr. Florencio Adonay, , iko-consolidate nila […]

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PNP warns against carrying gun replica

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police warned the public against the carrying of gun replica including those used in paintball games as long as the gun ban is in effect. The election gun ban will last until June 8. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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COMELEC will verify social media complaints

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, the complaints of netizens in the social media as well as other forms of complaints are undergoing a verification process before the COMELEC takes action. The COMELEC also reminded the public to complete the details of their complaints so that the COMELEC can respond faster. Also, the COMELEC warned against false and malicious complaints. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]

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BIR will tax surplus campaign contribution

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue will tax the surplus campaign contributions received by politicians. According to BIR Commissioner Kim Henares, candidates receive millions of donations to their campaign funds and that they can only spend a limited portion of said amount. As such, unused donations will be considered as extra income of the candidates. Henares added that it is better for candidates to return the surplus contributions. (Eagle News Service Described by […]

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