LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu) The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is gearing for a Cebu Declaration that will propose concrete measures for a sustainable energy environment and improve energy infrastructure and investments in the region. The 12th APEC Energy Ministers’ Meeting is happening on October 13, Tuesday. “At the end of the APEC ministers’ meeting, we hope to have the Cebu Declaration approved by each one of them [economies],” Energy Undersecretary Loreta Ayson said. The Cebu Declaration […]
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Isolated North Korea marks anniversary
(Reuters) — Isolated North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party on Saturday (October 10) with a massive military parade overseen by leader Kim Jong Un and a senior Chinese official who had delivered President Xi Jinping’s call for stronger ties. Thousands of troops stood at attention in perfect formation under a blue autumn sky in Pyongyang’s main Kim Il Sung Square, named after Kim Jong Un’s grandfather and the founder of […]
Turnover of Japan-Funded Women’s Training Center in Lupon, Davao Oriental
DAVAO – Second Secretary Takuhiro Watanabe attended the turnover ceremony last October 1, 2015 for “The Project for the Construction of Women Training Center” in the Municipality of Lupon, Davao Oriental. This is part of the Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The ceremony was attended by Ms. Jobayra Tandalong, Executive Director of Bangsamoro Women Organization of Davao Oriental, Inc. (BAWORDO) and other members of the […]
Bike to Paris: A Symbolic Bike Ride for the Climate
MANILA – The Embassy of France launched last October 5 a week-long event to raise awareness about climate change ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris later this year. A symbolic bike ride led by the French Embassy and other members of the diplomatic corps will bike from Rizal Park-Intramuros-Rizal Park as a show of solidarity in the fight against climate change. Hundreds of Filipinos are expected to join the ride. VIPs include French […]
YSEALI Workshop to be held in Bangkok
MANILA – Education lies at the core of ASEAN’s development process, creating a knowledge-based society and contributing to the enhancement of ASEAN competitiveness, which is why the YSEALI Generation: ASEAN Education for the 21st Century Workshop will be held from 12 to 16 December 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. Up to 80 YSEALI members will participate in an interactive workshop to learn about education issues in the region, develop their professional skills, and connect with fellow young leaders […]
PHL, Korea celebrate friendship through Cultural Exchange Festival
MANILA – Filipinos and Koreans shared their love for each other’s cultures at the 2015 Philippines-Korea Cultural Exchange Festival last October 4 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Celebration of ‘Filipino-Korean Friendship’ Ambassador KIM Jae-Shin expressed his delight with the increasing cultural exchange activities of both countries. “More and more Filipinos are becoming fond of Korean food, K-Pop dance and music, and Korean films and TV shows. With the growing popularity of Hallyu or […]
Twin bombs kill at least in 95 in Turkish capital Ankara
UPDATED (Eagle News) — Twin explosions outside the main train station in the Turkish capital Ankara killed at least 95 people on Saturday (October 20) as hundreds gathered for a peace rally, in what government officials described as a terrorist attack. Ambulances rushed to the scene where bodies were lying scattered on the ground, while security forces evacuated the area as crowds of people gathered. At least 95 bodies were covered by flags and banners, […]
INC discovers “disturbing” activities inside T. Sora premises occupied by Manalo siblings
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo is asking authorities to investigate the activities of an expelled member who has been communicating with former members of the military, allegedly in connection to the INC’s premises at no. 36, Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City. The former member has been identified as Bless Grace Hernandez-Ardona, who has long been expelled from the INC for being involved in various activities which are against church doctrines. It was […]
Manny Pacquiao is Asia Society’s 2015 Asia Game Changer
ASIA Society has announced the 2015 Asia Game Changers, recognizing those making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. Manny Pacquiao will be honored as the 2015 Asia Game Changer of the Year, following in the footsteps of Alibaba CEO Jack Ma, who took the honor in 2014. “The Asia Game Changer Awards address the lack of recognition for Asians who are transforming ideas into action and […]
Iwas-Rabbies, ikinakampanya sa CamNorte
Ikinakampanya ngayon ng lokal ng pamahalan ng Camarines Norte ang iwas rabbies dahil sa pagtaas ng bilang nito sa kanilang probinsya. Ang proyektong ito ay tinawag nilang “Tigil Pagdami-Iwas Rabbies” (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Jun Canlas)
Iglesia Ni Cristo, paiimbestigahan ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng ilang tiwalag na INC members sa ilang dating opisyal ng militar
Paiimbestigahan ng Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sa mga awtoridad ang nadiskubreng pakikipag-ugnayan ng ilang tiwalag na miyembro nito sa ilang dating opisyal ng militar. Sa nakalap na impormasyon ng Eagle News Service, nakilala ang “conduit” ng grupo na si Bless Grace Hernandez-Ardona, na matagal nang tiwalag sa iglesia. Lumilitaw na nakikipag-ugnayan si Ardona sa ilang ex-militray officer para sa mga tiwalag na miyembro ng INC na ngayon ay nananatiling naninirahan sa number 36 Tandang Sora, […]
Isang belt bag na may pera, isinauli
Nagsauli ng belt bag na may lamang pera ang tatlong lalaki sa isang Korean National na siyang nakaiwan ng naturang belt bag. Nakapaloob sa belt bag ang perang umabot sa 138,800 pesos at ilang mga personal na gamit. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Angelie Bitas)
