Alphabet Inc’s YouTube will launch a $10-a-month subscription option in the United States on Oct. 28 that lets viewers watch videos from across the site without interruption from advertisements, the company said on Wednesday (October 21). Starting early next year, the service called YouTube Red will add exclusive shows and movies from top YouTube creators including PewDiePie, Lilly Singh and The Fine Brothers. “Consumers are embracing paid subscriptions of ad-free content at an incredible pace,” […]
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No workers displaced in the aftermath of Lando—DOLE
MANILA, Oct. 22 — Initial reports from regional officials of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) show that there were no shutdowns in companies that operated within areas affected by typhoon Lando. “I am gratified of these initial reports, but my directive for them to continue their assessments as the weather clears still stands,” said Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz. “Their quick reaction teams need to validate any report in their regions, and […]
DPWH warns public of fundraising scam for relief program
MANILA, Oct. 22 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) emphasized that it does not demand its contractors, consultants and suppliers to provide monetary or material donations for a relief project in Maguindanao. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has received information that certain unscrupulous individuals posing as Undersecretary Alfredo G. Tolentino is calling and pressuring corporate heads of construction firms to contribute to the alleged joint relief operation of DPWH, Department of Social Welfare […]
Malls as voting centers – a voter’s point of view
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 22) – Rappler posted in their website that qualified voters may now register and have their biometrics captured in malls to vote in the May 2016 national elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has partnered with top mall operators in the country to set up satellite voters’ registration booths inside their respective malls. Comelec Chairman Andy Bautista said the poll body decided to bring this service to malls to help some voters […]
“Felix Manalo” dinagsa sa iba’t-ibang dako ng sinehan
Patuloy na dinadagsa ng mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ang pelikulang “Felix Manalo” sa iba’t-ibang sinehan sa mga lalawigan ng Cavite, Laguna at La Union. Sa kabila ng masungit na panahon ay talaga naman sumugod hindi lamang ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo maging ng mga hindi pa kaanib sa mga sinehan ng nabanggit na mga lugar upang mapanood ang pelikulang talaga namang pinaka inabangan ng lahat. Sa kasalukuyan ay nasa ikatlong linggo […]
Voter’s registration extension sa mga sinalanta ng bagyong “Lando” pinag-aaralan ng COMELEC
Pinag-aaralan ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ang pagpapalawig ng voters’ registration sa mga lugar na hinagupit ng bagyong “Lando”.
Iglesia Ni Cristo, nagsagawa ng Lingap sa Mamamayan sa Pampanga
Nagsagawa ng Lingap sa Mamamayan ang Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Pampanga para sa mga naging biktima ng bagyong “Lando”. Layunin ng aktibidad na ito na matulungan hindi lamang ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa panahon ng mga kalamidad gayun na din upang matulungan ang mga hindi pa nila kapananampalataya. (Agila Probisnya Correspondent Judith Llamera, Description by MRFB)
Passengers remain stranded
According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), 261 passengers remain stranded in various ports all over the country, together with 37 ships, 47 motor boats and 17 rolling cargos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vF4Vy8KgpPU
PAL cancels flights
The Philippine Airlines cancelled two of its flights due to tropical depression “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/saSwd6V9T3E
Pacquiao visits Dubai
Pinoy Boxing champion, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will go to Dubai in November to attend the launching of popular sports store. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
NGCP repairs transmission lines in northern Luzon
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that it was able to successfully complete repair works on three major transmission lines in northern Luzon. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang condemns murder of Agusan del Sur Mayor, son
MANILA, Oct. 21 — The Palace condemns the murder of Mayor Dario Otaza of Loreto, a town in Agusan del Sur province, and his son Daryl, by armed men believed to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA). The two were abducted from their home on Monday night and were found dead at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, hogtied with multiple gunshot wounds, in the vicinity of Purok 2, Barangay Bitan-agan, Butuan City. “We condemn in the […]