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BEIJING, China (Reuters) — Reports that China has deployed an advanced surface-to-air missile system to one of the disputed islands it controls in the South China Sea have been created by certain Western media, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday (February 17). “This is something that we were just being told several minutes ago that there are reports like that. And we believe that this is an attempt by certain Western media to create […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines’ professional basketball league has banned former NBA player Ivan Johnson for life after he cursed at its commissioner during a game, a spokesman said Sunday. Johnson, who plays with local team Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, was banned mid-game after he used “the F-word” in an argument with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Chito Narvasa, said PBA media officer Willie Marcial. Talk ‘N Text were playing the Meralco Bolts […]
MANILA, Philippines — Gunmen have shot dead a local radio reporter in the south of the Philippines, one of the most dangerous countries for media workers in the world, police and an industry watchdog said Wednesday. Elvis Ordaniza, 49, of the DXWO radio station, became the first journalist killed this year in the country, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines. He became the 31st journalist or media worker to have been […]
SINGAPORE (AFP) — European plane-maker Airbus said Wednesday it had won a $1.85 billion deal for the purchase of six A350-900s by Philippine Airlines (PAL), flag-carrier of one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. PAL also has the option to purchase an additional six of the aircraft, the two companies announced at the Singapore Airshow. Separately, PAL also signed a $600-million order with Rolls-Royce for Trent XWB engines to power the six A350s, the airline said […]
By Erwin Dello Eagle News Service Pansamantalang hindi madaanan ang tulay na umuugnay sa Sabangan at Bontoc dahil sa isinaayos nito. Dinugtungan ang mga bakal na nasa gilid ng tulay kaya hindi nakadaan ang mga sasakyan na tumagal ng ilang oras kahapon ng hapon. Upang hindi maantala ang biyahe ng mga motorista ay kailangan dumaan ginawang daanan para mga malalaking sasakyan na tatawid sa ilog. Subalit may mga ilang light vehicle na pahirapang makadaan sa […]
By Gel Tejada Eagle News Service IRAGA City — Para matulungan ang mga magsasaka sa kanilang bayan, inilunsad ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Iriga City ang “Pinaka-Oragon na Produkto” kung saan lahat ng kalahok ay bibigyan rin ng incentives.
By Jae Sabado Eagle News Service PANGASINAN, Philippines — Matagumpay na naisagawa ang INCamp at Leadership Enhancement and Development Training (lead) ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Pangasinan East na ginanap sa nagkuralan, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija noong sabado. Sa nabanggit na programa ay isinagawa rin ang grand eyeball ng mga miyembro ng Society Of Communicators and Networkers International o SCAN bilang bahagi pa rin ng pagdiriwang ng kanilang ika-dalawampu’t pitong anibersaryo. Napuno ng […]
By Willson Palima Eagle News Service BIñaN, Laguna — Dinagsa ng mga residente ang kauna-unahang Housing Fair na isinagawa ng lokal na pamahalaan sa Biñan, Laguna. Layon nito na matulungan ang mga taga-Biñan na magkaroon ng sariling bahay.
BORACAY, Philippines – According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR, the corals in Boracay Island are in danger of being destroyed by a type of starfish known as crown-of-thorns. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms asked the Commission on Elections to put a stop on its decision to conduct elections in malls. According to Senator Aquilino Pimentel, the COMELEC will only waste time and money in installing voting precincts in malls. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/IdggZX1WxdE
CALIFORNIA, United States of America – According to United States President Barack Obama, the trade between his country and the Association of South East Asian Nations experienced a growth of 55% since 2009. ASEAN is currently the fourth largest economic partner of the United States. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/S_4kmyg6d5M
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, the source code of the software to be used in the 2016 National Elections is difficult to hack. COMELEC added that SMARTMATIC installed sufficient security measures making it hard for outsiders to hack said system to use it for electoral fraud. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
