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According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, although the Palace respects the results of surveys, it doubts the low results garnered by the Aquino administration in the latest surveys. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The international community is starting to send aid to the victims of “Lando”, with Australia and France spearheading said giving of relief. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the death toll due to the ravages of “Lando” already reached 54. Most of the deaths were caused by the flooding which is aggravated by the high tide. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Kpz-F90aiqk
The Department of Health (DOH) warned against the haze currently affecting Mindanao, adding that said haze can have negative effects on children and the elderly. Said haze originated from the forest fires in Indonesia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the PAGASA, it is now officially north-east monsoon or “amihan” season although the effects of the El Niño will continue to be felt. The “amihan” season will last till February or March next year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) finalized its preparations for the big event to be held by a popular noontime show in the Philippine Arena. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The local officials of Bulacan are considering putting said province under a state of calamity due to the ravages of “Lando”. Damage caused by said storm now amounts to Php 1.5 billion and many residents are still not able to return to their homes due to flood waters. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/CKgwDr7-N6U
In a small Indonesian village on Java Island, tofu production has taken on a new role — by using its waste water to produce biogas, it’s now cutting costs, preserving energy and protecting the environment. Kalisari village, which now has over 240 tofu workshops, recently became the experimental ground for Indonesia’s Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), which is pioneering the project. “Now, as a bonus, the tofu is also a source […]
Haze covered Singapore on Friday (October 23) as forest fires in Indonesia continued to send choking smoke drifting across parts of Southeast Asia. On the National Environment Agency’s website, the three-hour average of the Pollutant Standards Index at 12 pm (0400 GMT) registered at 175, indicating an “unhealthy” level of air pollution. Indonesia has come under increased pressure from its neighbours to contain the annual “haze” crisis, which is caused by slash-and-burn agriculture practices, largely […]
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is taking legal action against a Chinese company that manufactured a doll bearing the midfielder’s resemblance and dressed in Nazi military uniforms, a spokesman for the player said on Thursday (October 22). The figure named ‘Bastian’ and seen wearing various German World War Two military uniforms, including the swastika and eagle, symbol of Nazi Germany is on sale through the Hong-Kong based DID company. The resemblance to the Manchester United playmaker […]
PIA, Oct. 23 — Continuing his appeal for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in Congress, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace panel chair Mohagher Iqbal highlighted that it is the solution to ending the internal armed conflict in Mindanao and promoting peace and national unity among Filipinos. “The best way to move forward is to pursue the path of peace. We don’t want war [to happen again] and we don’t want it […]
Selected Iglesia Ni Cristo players from seven locales in Hong Kong and in Macau were gathered in china district unity games held in Kowloon, Hong Kong. They occupied the Fa Hui Park where games were played. For the cheering competition, parlor games and board games like chess and scrabble, football pitch was used. Also, four volleyball courts and one basketball court were used as venue for ball games. The over-all champion for the said event […]
