MANILA, Philippines – International sports brand Nike removed Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as an endorser due to his negative comments regarding same-sex marriage. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
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Martial law no longer an issue – Senator Marcos
MANILA, Philippines – According to Senator Bongbong Marcos, martial law is no longer an issue in the 2016 elections with the Filipinos more concerned with basic needs like jobs, food, water and electricity. He added that the martial law issue is just propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
ERC may order refund for power hike
MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission stated that it finds the power rate hike implemented by Meralco this February to high and may order a refund if it finds the defense of Meralco untenable. Earlier, Meralco stated that it implemented a power rate hike due to the increase in the price of electricity of the contractors. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bd1UbOiENMo
COMELEC assures public that ballot printing will meet deadline
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, in particular its Printing Committee, the deadline for ballot printing would still be met, even if there is another mistake in the initial printing where one of the parties was not included. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/0D8KW7RKJqk
China’s missile defense system in West Philippine Sea under verification
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, it is still verifying international news reports that China is constructing military bases in the reclaimed area in the West Philippine Sea. On the other hand, Presidential Spokeman Edwin Lacierda said that President Benigno Aquino already received the news and has asked the Department of National Defense to verify said reports. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded […]
South Korea reaffirms allegation Pyongyang took majority of Kaesong cash, defends THAAD
SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — South Korean Unification Minister Hong Yong-pyo on Thursday (February 18) reaffirmed the allegation that 70 percent of U.S. dollars paid as wages and fees for the suspended Kaesong industrial project, run jointly with the North, had been diverted for use in Pyongyang’s weapons program. Last week, South Korea suspended the project as punishment for the North’s rocket launch on February 7 saying it would no longer allow the funds paid […]
Toyota recalling 2.9 million vehicles globally over seatbelt issue
TOYOTA CITY, AICHI PREFECTURE, Japan (Reuters) — Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday (February 18) it is conducting a global recall of 2.87 million vehicles due to the possibility that their seatbelts could be damaged by a metal seat frame part in the event of a crash. In an email, the world’s biggest-selling automaker said that the global recall involved its RAV4 SUV model produced between July 2005 and August 2014 and sold worldwide, and […]
Boxing: Retiring Pacquiao opens door to Mayweather rematch
by Karl Malakunas GENERAL Santos, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao has opened the door to a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather, telling AFP he still intends to retire after his next fight but that a comeback is possible. The 37-year-old announced in January that his upcoming bout against American Timothy Bradley would be his last so he could concentrate on Filipino politics. However, following a high-energy training session in his hometown of […]
PSA recognizes exceptional athletes for 2015
By Ben Bernaldez (Eagle News Sports) Exceptional young athletes were honored in the Philippine Sports Association (PSA) annual awards night.
First major and birthday concert ni Esang de Torres, matagumpay
QUEZON City, Philippines — Matagumpay ang first ever major and birthday concert ng youngest concert performer na si Esang de Torres. Ginanap ito sa SM North Edsa Skydome na dinaluhan ng maraming fans.
“Siphayo”, bagong pelikula mula kay Joel Lamangan
MANILA, Philippines — Magsasama sama sa isang pelikula sina nathalie hart, luis alandy at joem bascon at ito ay sa direksyon ni Direk Joel Lamangan. Itatampok dito ang kalagayan ng buhay at pamumuhay ng ilan nating mga kababayan na magsasaka. Sa naganap nitong storycon, nagkaroon tayo ng pagkakataong makapanayam ang mga magsisiganap sa “Siphayo”.
New reaction buttons VS. “like” button
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 18) – The first version of the “like” button, then called the “awesome” button, was developed in 2007. Facebook Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg was concerned about the public nature of the feature, and chose not to launch it until 2009.In 2010, “like” buttons were added to individual comments on posts and other objects. Since then, almost all public activity on Facebook has been likable. Facebook also started including posts and links […]