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South Korea president says China response to North Korea nuclear test is key

South Korea warned North Korea on Wednesday (January 13) that the United States and its allies were working on sanctions to inflict “bone-numbing pain” after its latest nuclear test, and called on China to do its part to rein in its isolated neighbour. Last week’s nuclear test was North Korea’s fourth, although the United States and experts doubt the North’s claim that it was of a more powerful hydrogen bomb, as the blast was roughly […]

Barangay chapels ng Iglesia Ni Cristo pinasinayaan sa Iloilo at Bohol

Sa pagtungtong ng unang buwan ng taong kasulukuyan ay patuloy ang pagtatayo ng mga barangay chapel ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng Pilipinas. Kaugnay nito, tatlong barangay chapel ang pinasinayaan sa bahagi ng Norte sa lalawigan ng Iloilo. Dalawa sa barangay chapel na ito ay matatagpuan sa barangay San Roque at Lumbia na sakop ng bayan ng Estancia. Matatagpuan naman sa barangay Tamange ang isa pang pinasinayaan barangay chapel na sakop ng bayan […]

Surigao del Norte, niyanig ng lindol

Niyanig ng 5.1 magnitude na lindol ang Surigao del Norte, alas nwebe katorse kagabi, Enero 14. Ayon sa Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), ang epicenter ng lindol ay nasa layong dalawampu’t siyam na kilometro ng timog-silangan ng bayan ng General Luna Town. Wala namang na-i-ulat na naging pinsala ng lindol.

VP Binay leads presidential survey

In the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Vice-President Jejomar Binay took the lead with 31%, 5 points higher compared to the last survey. Said survey was conducted last January 8. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

US will not allow China to take control of West Philippine Sea

In a meeting held at its capital, the United States of America expressed its iron-clad commitment in defending the Philippines in its territorial dispute with China in the West Philippine Sea. Also, the US will implement steps to ensure the freedom of navigation in the region. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

2016 Elections: battle of the memes

QUEZON City, Philippines (January 15) – Election plus the web? There are many possibilities. Written articles, pictures, promotions, name it and do them all. But, one thing that stands out is the use of memes. Be it plain or sarcastically funny, memes give us the realization that many of our netizens are brilliant and humorous. Remember the 2015 State of the Nation Address? Memes poured all over Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. With their own witty captions, […]

Sugar shortage due to El Niño

The Sugar Regulatory Administration plans to import additional sugar as production of said agricultural product suffers a down slide due to the effects of El Niño. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Ml6fZoQWux4

Re-opening of Mamasapano investigation, postponed

As the Philippine National Police will conduct re-commemoration activities to honor the 44 fallen Special Action Force Commandos on January 25, Senator Grace Poe, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Order, allowed that the re-opening of the Mamasapano incident investigation be set on January 27, to give chance to PNP members so that they can attend said re-investigation. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

President Aquino’s veto of SSS pension hike earns negative reactions

Negative reactions flooded in after President Benigno S. Aquino III vetoed the law proposing a Php 2000-increase in the SSS pension for retired members. Senator Cynthia Villar expressed her beliefs that said action will negatively affect the campaign of administration candidates, especially Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas. According to Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez, President Aquino wasted the opportunity to leave a good legacy before leaving his position. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

Police not exempted from election gun ban

The leadership of the Philippine National Police warned its personnel that they are not exempted from the election gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections and that they will face severe sanctions in case they violate said ban. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)