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Philippines should start its own naval patrol

According to the Saturday Group of the House of Representatives, the Philippines should also start conducting its own naval patrol in the disputed areas in West Philippine Sea to show that it has a right in the territories claimed by China. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/kIfawZus83E

PAGASA warns against return of haze

According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, there is a possibility that the haze rising from the forest fire in Indonesia will return to the Philippines if ever a low-pressure area enters the Philippine area of responsibility, which may draw the haze into the country. The PAGASA said that there are three possible LPA’s that may enter the Philippines for the rest of 2015. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

LTFRB would issue special permit during APEC Summit

Due to the long vacation which will occur during the APEC Summit, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will issue special permits for public buses that will travel outside of their authorized routes in order to address the need of commuters. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/9OyQLkot1AE

COMELEC approves use of shopping malls as voting centers

The Commission on Election (COMELEC) En Banc approved the planned use of shopping malls as voting centers in the coming elections. Said plan was approved in the regular session of the COMELEC, with six commissioners approving and one commissioner voting against. The draft of the memorandum of agreement is now being reviewed by the commissioners and the COMELEC Law Department. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

APEC leaders confirm their attendance in APEC Summit in the Philippines

Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras announced that the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, as well as 19 other leaders, confirmed their attendance to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

MVP: Philippines not ready for ASEAN Integration

Ready or not, the Philippine business community has no choice but to face tougher competition from its regional counterparts. Business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said the Philippines remains unready for the ASEAN Integration. “Like sugar, it is cheaper to import sugar, that will be good for Filipino consumers but you will displace four million people from their jobs. If you’re a sitting president, can you afford that, turn away four million of your people without the […]

Climate change to affect Southeast Asia manufacturing sector

A research showed that the manufacturing industry across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, would suffer productivity losses in the next 30 years due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. A recent report released by British firm Verisk Maplecroft said that Southeast Asia could lose an average of 16 percent of its current labor capacity due to the rising heat stress in the next three decades. Singapore and Malaysia are predicted to experience productivity loses […]

Taiwanese artist builds car using 25,000 mobile phones

New York- and Japan-based Taiwanese artist Lin Shih-Pao has spent the past four months working on an unusual project — a life-size car made out of 25,000 mobile phones. The project, he says, is intended to spread environmental awareness. The car was unveiled at Lin’s former high school in new Taipei city just in time for the annual school concert. Students inspected the work and marveled at the color scheme. Some even participated in creating […]

In rare appearance, Larry Page discusses new alphabet structure

In a rare public appearance, Google co-founder and Alphabet Inc. CEO Larry Page on Monday (November 2) explained why he was spurred to create a whole new structure for the company he created with Sergey Brin almost two decades ago. Page said the new company would operate a little bit like a venture capital firm, a little bit like Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the conglomerate controlled by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, whom page admires. At Monday’s […]

A wireless device to stop snoring

A new wireless device that is designed to keep snoring in check could have health benefits and keep relationships happy, according to its developers. The device works like this, a bedside monitor listens for snores. When the snores get loud enough, the monitor wirelessly activates a mini pump that slowly inflates a mat that his placed underneath the pillow. This in turn moves the pillow just enough to stimulate the airway muscles and quiet down […]

SCAN-Palawan North, Camarines Sur, Cagayan Chapter nagsampa ng kasong libelo laban kay Menorca

Naghain na rin ng kasong libelo laban kay Lowell Menorca II ang SCAN International ng Palawan North, Camarines Sur at Cagayan district kaugnay ng paninirang puri na ginawa ni Menorca sa kanyang ginawang pahayag sa isang TV Station noong Oktubre 28, kung saan sinabi nito na ang SCAN International ay isang private army at death squad umano ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Ayon sa mga naghain ng reklamo ang naging pahayag ni Menorca ay isang paninirang […]

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. , 25th overall pick by the Texas legends in the NBA D-League draft

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 4)- Former NU Standout and two time UAAP MVP Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. was selected by the Texas Legends,as the 25th overall pick in the NBA D-League. After a good performance at the NBA Summer League averaging 3.0 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. Parks, Jr. got the attention of the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff and even the Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Parks, Jr. is the son of former NBA player […]