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Philippines, now haze-free

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) declared that the Philippines is now free from the dangers brought by the haze rising from the forest fires in Indonesia. Said haze entered the Philippines due to the actions of “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PPCRV asks public to validate their biometrics

Election group Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) asked the public to validate their voter’s registration by having their biometrics taken, so that they can exercise their right on the coming 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Pk7hrMci4x8

Malaysia ASEAN countries should unite to address Spratly issue

Malaysia’s defense minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, said, ASEAN member countries should work together to resolve the dispute on the Spratly islands as the involvement of the big powers could deteriorate the situation. Referring to the activities by the republic of china on the island, he said, any incident, no matter how small, could spiral out of control, if not contained. He said, “The involvement of the big powers, like china and the united […]

Call for ASEAN to fight haze

Singapore has urged fellow ASEAN members to take “firm and decisive action” against the lethal haze still spreading across the region ahead of a group summit in Malaysia next month. The city-state, one of the most badly affected by recurring smog from land fires in Indonesia, issued the call after Singaporean troops and fire fighters returned from an international assistance mission in Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that “ASEAN must […]

PH, JAPAN ADVANCE COOPERATION EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MM TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

MANILA – The governments of the Philippines and Japan have advanced their cooperation efforts to improve transport infrastructure in Metro Manila through a roadmap aimed to establish a modern and efficient transportation network taking off from the NEDA Board-approved Roadmap for Transport Infrastructure Development for Metropolitan Manila and its Surrounding Areas. The Cooperation Roadmap for Quality Infrastructure Development in the Transport Sector in Metropolitan Manila Area is intended to steer the development programs and projects, […]

Hydrogen fuel cell cars highlight at Tokyo Motor show

Hundreds of cars were on display at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 on Wednesday (October 28), where hydrogen fuel-cell cars by Japanese auto manufacturers Toyota Motor Corp and Honda Motor Corp stole the spotlight. Toyota Motor unveiled the FCV Plus, a hydrogen fuel-cell car with a light blue theme. Toyota is keen to maintain the alternative propulsion lead it established a decade and a half ago with the full hybrid electric Prius. Honda Motor Co […]

Poe announces senatorial line-up

Presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe and her running mate, Senator Chiz Escudero announced their twelve senatorial line-up. For the list of senatorial candidates, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DOH declares Code White starting October 30

In preparation of the coming weekend holiday, the Department of Health declared a “code white” in order to respond to any possible health-related and emergency situations that may arise during said holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/HwEpxlaJFjU

US will continue patrolling disputed territories in West Philippine Sea

The State Department of the United States of America said that they will continue to conduct patrols in the areas near the man-made islands in West Philippine Sea, saying that the US has the right to guarantee their freedom of navigation in international waters and that said move does not aim to threaten China. The Foreign Ministry of China, on the other hand, is asking the US for a dialogue regarding said matter and added […]

Philippines extends sympathy after Afghan Pakistani quake

The government of the Republic of the Philippines extended its sympathies to Afghanistan and Pakistan after said countries were struck by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Death toll is now at 400 which is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

OFW denies incident report regarding “tanim-bala”

Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Gloria Ortinez denied the incident report saying that it was Ortinez herself who made a scene at the airport regarding the “tanim-bala” incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

EDSA Travel Advisory – DPWH

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Metro Manila 2nd District Engineering Office will undertake concrete reblocking with asphalt overlaying activities at EDSA southbound direction between Estrella Street to Buendia Avenue, Makati City on October 30, 2015 (Friday) to November 2, 2015 (Monday). Concrete reblocking will be done beginning 11 PM on October 30 to 5 AM of October 31 to be followed by epoxy injection and asphalt sealing at 11 PM of October 31 […]