SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — U.S. and South Korean senior officials held a meeting in Seoul on Tuesday (February 23) amid high tension on the Korean peninsula after North Korea’s rocket launch earlier this month. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (TFFC), Jennifer Fowler, and South Korean Foreign Ministry’s Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs, Kim Gunn, attended the meeting in the South Korean capital. Fowler and […]
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Hollande acknowledges impact of nuclear testing in Pacific
PAPEETE, France (AFP) — French President Francois Hollande on Monday acknowledged that three decades of nuclear tests in French Polynesia had had “an impact” on health and the environment and promised a review of the victim compensation process. Hollande’s remarks, made on a visit to the French Polynesian capital, are the clearest admission yet of the damage caused by the testing programme. “I recognise that the nuclear tests between 1966 and 1996 in French Polynesia have had […]
Crude prices down as doubts over production freeze linger
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Oil prices dipped in Asia Tuesday after mounting a strong rally the day before as traders remain doubtful that talks on an output freeze among key crude producers will lead to agreement. US crude rose back above $30 a barrel and European benchmark Brent climbed well over $34 on Monday on hopes that the discussions would lead to concrete action to stabilise the battered market. But at around 0600 GMT on Tuesday, US […]
Grass fire sa Puerto Princesa City
PUERTO Princesa, Palawan — Aabot sa halos anim na ektary ng lupain ang nadamay sa grass fire sa Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
Outreach Program para sa mga senior citizen isinagawa sa Cavite
DASMARIñAS, Cavite — Tinatayang nasa 300 daang mga mag aaral ng nasabing unibersidad ang nagtungo sa pamayanan ng New Era sa Brgy. Sampaloc 5 lungsod ng Dasmariñas, Cavite upang bigyang kasiyahan ang may 200 senior citizens. Ayon kay Ms. Elizabeth Banan, ang aktibidad nilang ito ay maghihikayat sa mga mga kabataan na mapanatili ang mabuting asal ng mga filipino na pagmamahal at paggalang sa mga nakatatanda. Sinimulan ang aktibidad ng isang entertainment program kung saan […]
NET 25 and INC TV garner Anak TV awards
QUEZON City, Philippines – Once again, NET 25 was one of the TV stations to garner the most number of awards in the recently-held Anak TV awards, with the TV station garnering 17 awards. Also, the newest member of the Anak TV also was able to win the most number of awards with 23 of its programs winning awards. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
US failing to explain deadly drone policy: report
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States has made little or no progress in explaining how and why it orders lethal drone strikes, even as America’s reliance on the unmanned aircraft soars worldwide, a report found Tuesday. According to a study by the Stimson Center, a Washington-based nonpartisan think tank, President Barack Obama’s administration has failed to provide basic transparency into the drone program that has become a keystone in America’s counter-terrorism efforts. “In terms of […]
UP Cebu launches campaign for clean and wise elections
CEBU City, Philippines – In preparation for the Visayas leg of the presidential debate, the University of the Philippines in Cebu launched its campaign for a clean and wise elections. Issues that will be tackled in the said debate include climate change, women’s rights, health and education. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
UN forbids lithium ion batteries in passenger aircraft
NEW YORK City, United States of America – The United Nations Civil Aviation Agency have come into an agreement regarding the prohibition of shipment of lithium-ion batteries in passenger aircraft since said batteries can cause fire. Said prohibition will last until the organization is able to develop new safety standards regarding said batteries. Said prohibition will start on April 1. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]
UE expels students who disrespected the Philippine flag
MANILA, Philippines – The Board of Trustees of the University of the East expelled the students that used the Philippine flag as a mop in a classroom then uploaded the video on the internet. UE added that it will implement a new policy that will raise the awareness of students about the importance of the Philippine flag. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
No Filipinos hurt in tropical cyclone in Fiji
FIJI, Pacific Ocean – After the rampage of tropical cyclone Winston, the Philippine consul-general reported that no Filipinos were harmed by said tropical cyclone. There are 300 Filipinos in Fiji working as doctors, civil engineers and technicians. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
PHIVOLCS record 2 minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan
SORSOGON, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded two minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon. Said eruptions released smoke and ash but there was no lava discharge. The PHIVOLCS reminded the public regarding the danger zone. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)