South Korean navy fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat near the rivals’ disputed maritime border, where sailors on both sides have been killed in past exchanges of fire, the two sides said on Sunday. The incident, which took place on Saturday, coincided with the holding reunions of families separated during the 1950-53 Korean War under an August accord that ended an earlier standoff and called for better ties. South Korea’s navy fired […]
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Texas swamped by heavy rain, triggering flash floods
More than a foot of rain fell on Navarro County, south of Dallas on Saturday (October 24) as heavy rains inundated many parts of Texas. Rains across Texas triggered flash floods, forcing evacuations in at least one county and stranded drivers in the central part of the state, officials said. One man was missing in San Antonio after being swept into a drainage ditch by flood waters, officials said. A Union Pacific freight train derailed […]
National Anti-Video Piracy Month
“Kill Piracy; Save Creativity”!” ― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Pirates of Bollywood October is National Anti-Video Piracy Month. Infographics by Clark Jason Mangahas Research by Monica Llanera
Nurse’s Week
For over the years, decades and centuries, they devoted their lives in taking care of others. Their patience, their tenderness and their kindness, is exceptional and everlasting. Let’s celebrate and see how far they have come… in the path that they chose to follow; A continuous virtue. An endless devotion. The last week of October is the Nurses’ Week Infographics designed by Dexter Magno Research by Monica Llanera, Editing by MRFaith Bonalos
United Nations: Maintaining Peace since 1945
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 24) – World peace – a cliched but very relevant answer when you ask people what this world needs the most. Due to our diversity and cultural differences, it is not surprising that there is always a misunderstanding between two countries that often results to war. Thankfully, there is an organization that is always ready to resolve any conflict and promote unity around the globe; and that is the United Nations. The […]
Ombudsman dismisses PNP officials
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Office of the Ombudsman recommended the dismissal of 19 officials of the Philippine National Police due to the anomalous buying of police coastal crafts. The investigation conducted by the Ombudsman revealed that said purchase did not pass through the right procedure. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Gilas will face powerhouse teams in Olympic qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Gilas Pilipinas coach admitted that the national team will face a difficult challenge ahead as it will face powerhouse teams in the Olympic qualifying round. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Acoustic sweetheart Sabrina releases 8th album
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Sabrina, more popularly known as the Acoustic Sweetheart released the eighth installment of her “I Love Acoustic” album, earlier from the expected date due to demand not only in the Philippines but all over Asia as well. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
More Filipinos to apply for loans this last quarter
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Through a survey, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is forecasting that more Filipinos will apply for loans this fourth quarter with an increased demand on real estate and housing loan as well as enterprise and commercial loans. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Finalists of reality TV talent show visits Pinas FM 95.5
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The finalists of “The Voice Kids” Season 2 visited PINAS FM 95.5 to promote their compilation album. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
SSS number now open for online application
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The public can now apply for a Social Security System Membership number online on the SSS website, part of the aim of said government agency to provide fast and efficient service. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
DPWH to start putting asphalt in EDSA
METRO Manila, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Public Works and Highways will start asphalt-laying operations in the southbound lane of EDSA which will last all throughout the weekend. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
