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Nangangamba ngayon ang mga magsasaka sa barangay Manicahan sa Zamboanga City sa laki ng magiging epekto ng pag-atake ng black bugs sa kanilang mga palayan. Sa ulat ng Zamboanga City Agriculturist Office ang black bug o stem borer ay insektong naninira sa tangkay ng mga palay at nangingitlog tuwing tag-ulan dahilan ng agad ng pagrami ng mga ito. Ang pinakamabisa umanong pangpatay sa rice bugs ay ang pag-i-spray ng pesticides. Pinayuhan naman ang mga magsasaka […]
In response to the infamous “laglag-bala” scam in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Congress decided to look into the incident. In an interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Congressman Pagdilao shares his views regarding this matter. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded the public that September 30 is the last day of the Alien Registration Project and added that there will be no more extension. As such, 60, 000 foreigners face the possibility of deportation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/dplMr4i0qP0
As the country experiences a high inflation rate, Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that the government is doing everything it can to strengthen the purchasing power of the Filipino people. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/B8hLB2pmZxw
In response to President Benigno S Aquino’s criticism regarding the shortfall in the teaching of history, the Department of Education (DepEd) will start monitoring the teaching of said subject. Said criticism was sparked by questions in the internet made by students asking why Apolinario Mabini is seated all throughout the film “Heneral Luna”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vzGGrBTWhi0
Based on satellite photographs, China already completed the construction of an airstrip in the Fiery Cross reef in the disputed Spratlys Island. Said airstrip is the largest and first Chinese base in the disputed territory.China is reported to be constructing two more airstrips. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
The lawyer for the prime suspect in investigations into August’s deadly Bangkok bomb blast said on Wednesday (September 30) that his client was told to plant the bomb by another man. Fourteen foreigners were among those killed in the attack, the worst incident of its kind in Thai history. It dealt a fresh blow to a tourism industry recovering from the impact of political protests last year. Authorities said on Friday (September 25) the man […]
U.S. President Barack Obama chaired a meeting of a coalition of states fighting Islamic State militants at the United Nations on Tuesday (September 29). He said the fight against Islamic State overall will not be won on the battlefield alone but also by addressing the political, economic and cultural issues of the regions affected by ISIL. “Our approach will take time,” Obama said. “This is not an easy task. We have ISIL taking root in […]
France’s foreign minister took a swipe at Russia on Tuesday (September 29) saying that it has talked a lot about striking Islamic State, but that if it wanted to prove its real intentions in Syria then it should stop “media strikes” and carry out real ones. “Those who are against Daesh [Islamic State], are those who strike Daesh. There’s no question about it. It’s simple,” Laurent Fabius told reporters in New York at the French […]
Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today urged the local government units (LGUs) of the National Capital Region to intensify their anti-dengue operations in the midst of increased reported cases in the metropolis and nearby suburbs. “I am asking all LGU officials to conduct massive clean-up operations, if necessary, particularly in densely-populated areas, to prevent spate of dengue incidents in Metro Manila,” Tolentino said. The call to step-up anti-dengue operations in […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Immigration (BI) today launched the BI Information System (BIIS) E-Counter Project at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The e-counters are designed for passengers’ convenience and welfare – simplified process and faster processing. The estimated inter-phase time is one minute per person. It will scan passports, verify fingerprints and photos electronically. Once cleared, the passenger may directly access the express or APEC lanes for immediate […]
MANILA, Sep. 30—The government peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has appealed to Filipinos to stay in the course of peace as the deadline for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the Senate and the House of Representatives was pushed to December 16. “It’s disappointing, but we still hope it will soon become a law,” said Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, chair of the government peace panel. Ferrer was speaking […]
