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Taxing the Miss Universe

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 22) – After forty-two years the crown was finally redeemed. Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach bravely stood to represent the Philippines last December 20, 2015 with 79 other contestant. Her winnings include $300,000 in cash, a scholarship, a year-long salary, a luxurious accommodation in New York City during her reign, maintenance in hair, skin, health and nutrition, shoe and wardrobe sponsorship, wardrobe and styling by the official Miss Universe Organization fashion stylist, a […]

Alessandra de Rossi aims to change TV programming

MANILA, Philippines – Known for her “kontrabida” roles both in films and television, award-winning actress Alessandra de Rossi believes that TV programs should provide good role models to the viewers, especially the children. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Top 15 P-Pop Songs for 2016

MANILA, Philippines – Star Music released the top 15 original and new Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) songs for Himig Handog 2016. Himig Handog is a multi-media songwriting and music video competition that has greatly contributed to writers of original Pinoy music. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Bradley aims to give Pacquiao a hard fight

LAS Vegas, Nevada, United States of America – American boxer Timothy Bradley said that “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao will face a stronger and more intelligent opponent this time and that Pacquiao should expect a hard fight as Bradley now knows all of his moves and techniques. The match between Pacquiao and Bradley will be held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 9. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

Egypt launches Fossil and Climate Museum

CAIRO, Egypt – The United Nations Development Program, in cooperation with the Italian government, has opened a Fossil and Climate Museum south of Cairo, Egypt in the location known as the Valley of Whales. Said museum features the largest pair of whale skeleton and is intended to develop eco-tourism in the said area. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Ex-drug buster Marcelino and Chinese national undergo inquest proceedings

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Group brought ex-drug buster Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino and a Chinese national with the alias “Pandy” to the Department of Justice to undergo inquest proceedings after being arrested in a drug raid that said group conducted. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Ex-showbiz couple Derek Ramsey and Solenn Heusaff join in a movie

MANILA, Philippines – Ex-showbiz couple Solenn Heussaf and Derek Ramsay join together in a movie project for the first time in four years. Entitled “Love is Blind”, Ramsey and Heussaf will be joined by Kean Cipriano and Kiray Celis. The trailer of the movie proved to be a hit for the moviegoers during last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Senate will not force President Aquino to attend the Mamasapano incident re-investigation

MANILA, Philippines – Despite the statement made by Senator Juan Ponce Enrile alleging that President Noynoy Aquino did not take steps to save the 44 fallen members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, Senate Committee on Public Order Chairman Grace Poe said that the Senate will not force President Aquino to attend the re-opening of the investigation of the Mamasapano incident. Poe added that the Senate is open for the […]

Scientists in Belgium convert sawdust to oil

BRUSSELS, Belgium – A group of scientists from the University of Leuven in Belgium discovered a way to convert sawdust into gasoline by first converting said wood waste product into a eco-friendly plastic. This new type of fuel can lower gas emissions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

SC Justice Leonen, asked to inhibit in disqualification cases against Poe

MANILA, Philippines – One of the attorneys that filed a disqualification case against Senator Grace Poe asked for the voluntary inhibition of Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen. According to Atty. Estrella Elamparo, Justice Leonen showed pre-judgment when she spoke about relating with Senator Poe for growing up without a father. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

DPWH launches floating house as solution to flooding

MUNTINLUPA, Metro Manila – The Department of Public Works and Highways joined hands with Laguna Lake Development Authority, former senator Manny Villar’s Vista Land and a Dutch company to develop Vintahanan. The Vintahanan is a floating house which is seen as a solution for the flooding situation in Metro Manila. Said house makes use of similar technology found in the Netherlands and New Orleans. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and […]

Thousands protest in Moldova after PM hastily sworn in at midnight

(REUTERS) — At least 8,000 people protested in the Moldovan capital on Thursday (January 21) against the appointment of Prime Minister Pavel Filip, whose hasty swearing-in ceremony at midnight prompted a government spokesperson to resign. Demonstrators near the parliament and government in Chisinau on Thursday waved flags and listened to speeches delivered amid chants of “We are the people.” “Neither the president notices us, nor the parliament. Someone could have come out at least and […]