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Chilly mass wedding in China

BEIJING, China – Despite the chilly weather, 15 couples participated in a mass wedding in China as part of its ice and snow festival. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Fushion Festival 2016 – a celebration of OPM

MANILA, Philippines – The start of the new year also heralds a celebration of original Pinoy music as the Imagination Fushion Festival 2016 features big names in the OPM industry. Said concert will be held at the concert grounds of SM Mall of Asia on January 29. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Rain or Shine wins over San Miguel

MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine was able to score a victory against defending champions San Miguel in the second game of the of the Best of Seven Series of the PBA Cup semi-finals, with a score of 105-97. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Azkals, now at 135th world rank – FIFA

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national football team, Philippine Azkals rose up by four places in the world rankings, from being at the 139th and now at the 135th. Said rise in position was recorded in the latest world rankings released by FIFA. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Taiwan offers scholarship

QUEZON City, Philippines – For those who are interested in studying college in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education of Taiwan has opened its 2016 Scholarship. For those who are interested, please watch the accompanying video for the pertinent contact details. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

US tests new high-speed transport system

UNITED States of America – A desert in the United States of America served as a test site for a new high-speed transport system which makes use of near-frictionless tubes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

“Kuya Germs” dies at 82

QUEZON City, Philippines – Veteran actor, host and considered as a pillar of Philippine showbiz industry, German Moreno, more popularly known as ‘Kuya Germs” died at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest. Last year, the master showman suffered a stroke and was able to recover. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Aicelle Santos releases advocacy song “Liwanag”

MANILA, Philippines – “Rock of Aegis” queen Aicelle Santos released her new single entitled “Liwanag” which is an advocacy song featuring the struggles of a Filipino. Her full-length second album is also set to be released in the first quarter of 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

PAO conducts jail visitation

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Public Attorneys’ Office conducted a jail visitation in a women’s detention facility in Quezon City wherein they conducted medical and dental missions as well as distributing slippers, medicine and others. Said jail visitation also has the aim of decongesting detention facilities. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

PNP warns against online libel

QUEZON City, Philippines – As the election period nears, more and more viral memes are becoming popular in the internet, especially those who have plans to run in the said election. But the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group warned netizens to be careful with what they post and share on the worldwide web as they may face charges of online libel, which is a degree higher than offline libel. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

Philippines and US to discuss maritime dispute in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin considers the test flight conducted by China in the disputed territory in West Philippine Sea as aggressive. He also confirmed that he is going to Washington D.C. to meet his counterpart as part of the preparations of the country in order to defend its claims in the West Philippine Sea against all contingencies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin […]