The Department of Agriculture asked the poultry industry to temporarily refrain from transporting live poultry in order to prevent the spread of a new bug known as the Newcastle disease. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/B81Drz3CEco
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COMELEC postpones issuance of certified list of voters
Due to the lack of time in completing the necessary supplies for printing, the Commission on Elections postponed the original date of issuance of certified list of voters, moving it from February 9, 2016 to March 10, 2016. On the other hand, the COMELEC will release said certified list online, particularly in its website to enable voters to confirm if they are included in the list. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]
China condemns U.S. warship in West Philippine Sea
China condemned the latest action of the United States of America when the latter sent another missile destroyer in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. Said US operation aims to guarantee the freedom of navigation in said territories. The United States sent said ship without asking for the leave of the three claimants of the said three territory – namely China, Taiwan and Vietnam. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]
Fair weather seen on Monday due to easterlies, northeast monsoon
Sunny to partly cloudy skies is expected in most parts of the country Monday as two weather systems continue to be the dominant weather systems affecting the country, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Easterlies or warm winds from the east is now affecting the eastern section of the country while northeast monsoon prevails over extreme Northern Luzon. For Monday forecast, cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms […]
Guardian of the Ballot – COMELEC 101
Its slogan embodies the reason why it was made. Every newspaper and news programs mention this commission rampantly especially now that the election period has started, or when a politician gets penalized. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) really has the spotlight now, along with those who’ll run for national office. Infographics by Elliud Barcelona Research and written by Rex Salvador I Edited by Jay Paul Carlos
At least 65 people killed in attack in Nigeria’s Maiduguri
REUTERS — At least 65 people were killed during an attack by Islamist militant group Boko Haram near Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Saturday (January 30), a Reuters reporter said after counting bodies at a hospital morgue. The remains of a dozen victims were burnt beyond recognition in Saturday’s attack when militants opened fire on residents, set fire to houses and targeted a crowd with suicide bombers, security and medical officials said. A Nigerian […]
DENR to motorists: Vehicle maintenance a must
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau 6 (DENR-EMB 6) has called on owners, operators and drivers to properly maintain their vehicles to keep roads in Metro Iloilo and other parts of Western Visayas free from air pollution. Lawyer Jonathan Bulos, Director of DENR-EMB 6 and Chairman of the Metro Iloilo Airshed, said it is an obligation of motorists and owners to maintain their vehicles. “They will be not allowed on […]
Japanese Imperial couple’s visit deepens friendship between Japan and Philippines
The state visit of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in the country has strengthened the friendship and cooperation between the two countries, a Palace official said on Sunday. The Imperial Couple left on Saturday after a five-day state visit, which also further deepened bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan in the years to come. “The recently-concluded state visit of Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan, has further strengthened the enduring ties […]
WHO to assess public health emergency posed by Zika virus
(Eagle News) – A committee from the World Health Organization (WHO) will convene today, Monday, February 1, to assess the Zika virus outbreak and to ascertain if it is already a public health emergency of international concern. No less than WHO Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. The Committee will meet on Monday 1 February in Geneva […]
China condemns U.S. warship sails near island in disputed South China Sea
REUTERS — China condemned the U.S. action after its warship sailed near an island claimed by China in disputed South China Sea, state media reported on Sunday (January 31). A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by China and two other states in the South China Sea on Saturday (January 30) to counter efforts to limit freedom of navigation, the Pentagon said, prompting an angry reaction from Beijing. China […]
Health Department closely monitoring Zika virus on President’s instructions
PRESIDENT Aquino has instructed the Department of Health to monitor the situation abroad and study the Zika virus to ensure public safety. Malacanang said that the President’s directive was in view of increasing reports of Zika virus infection abroad. Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manolo Quezon III noted in a radio interview that according to the current briefers on the said virus it is not easily transmittable. DOH advisories also say that […]
At least 65 people killed in attack in Nigeria’s Maiduguri
(Reuters) — At least 65 people were killed during an attack by Islamist militant group Boko Haram near Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Saturday (January 30), a Reuters reporter said after counting bodies at a hospital morgue. The remains of a dozen victims were burnt beyond recognition in Saturday’s attack when militants opened fire on residents, set fire to houses and targeted a crowd with suicide bombers, security and medical officials said. A […]