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The “pabebe” phenomenon

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – Nowadays, it’s so easy to influence people! Any video uploaded in the social media has the potential of becoming the next viral phenomenon – and like its namesake, can infect thousands! Recently, the “pabebe” phenomenon has captured the nation’s zeitgeist, inspiring a lot of copycats as well as generating lots and lots of criticism. The netizens are divided about the pabebe – is it good or bad? We will […]

Dengue outbreak deals heavy blow to tourism in south Taiwan

SEPTEMBER 14 (CCTV) — The outbreak of dengue fever in Taiwan has dealt a heavy blow to tourism in its southern region. Latest official statistics show that dengue fever infection has now amounted to 9,103 cases across the island in southeast China. The worst-hit region Tainan alone suffered 8,022 cases. Tourism revenue in Tainan has dropped by half due to a sharp plummet in tourist arrivals, according to authorities. “My business shrunk by almost 20 […]

2015 GAWAD SINING Awards at CCP

THE Gawad CCP Para sa Sining will award eleven individuals and two organizations for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Philippine arts and culture on September 17, 2015, 3:00pm at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater). The event is open to the public. The Gawad CCP Para sa Sining is the highest award given by the CCP. The award will be conferred on Denisa Reyes for Dance; Fides Cuyugan Asensio […]

Philippine Airforce nagsagawa ng Feeding Program sa mga PWD

ilang bahagi ng paggunita sa kanilang nalalapit na anibersaryo, isang feeding program ang isinagawa ng mga miyembro ng Philippine Airforce sa Zamboanga Del Sur sa Hangop Kabataan Foundation. Kaugnay nito ay namahagi rin ang mga sundalo ng educational matters para sa mga kabataang may kapansanan sa nasabing foundation. Labis naman ang naging kasiyahan ng mga guro at mga kabataan sa natanggap nilang tulong. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Azel Pagdilao)

Science Fair isinagawa sa Cavite City

Bilang bahagi ng pagpapaunlad sa kakayahan ng mga kabataan lalo na pagdating sa siyensya, nagsagawa ng isang Science Fair activity ang Cavite National High School. Kasama sa mga nakilahok sa aktibidad ang mga mag-aaral na nasa grade 10 at 13 na pawang mga special science students. Naging tampok sa nasabing science fair ang ilang research ng mga estudyante gaya ng pag-gawa ng papel mula sa pinatuyong dahon ng narra, kugon at dahon ng saging. Ayon […]

Market holiday starts in Manila

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) – Various public market vendors gather at several public markets in Manila to stage a market holiday to protest the proposed joint venture of the city government of Manila that aims to privatize said public markets. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

LP allegedly behind fake money propaganda

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to opposition lawmakers, the alleged black propaganda involving the distribution of fake money with the photograph of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas is actually planned by the Liberal Party to get the nation’s attention. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Bulacan congressman plans to file disbarment case against pork barrel scam private complainant

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — Bulacan Congressman Arturo Robes is planning to file a disbarment case against Atty. Levi Baligod, the private complainant in the pork barrel scam case. This is after said private complainant included Congressman Robes among the 20 members of the House of Representatives who were allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Over-eating instant noodles can be dangerous to your health

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the latest study of the Harvard University, too much eating of instant noodles is dangerous to the health because it contains elements that increase the possibility of having heart problems and stroke. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

“Walang Take Two” – a success

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — The full-length feature produced by INC Cinema, “Walang Take Two” proved to be a success after it opened in the Aliw Theater. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Maynilad warns against water interruption this week

METRO Manila, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — Water concessionaire Maynilad asked the public to store water in preparation of the water interruption starting Wednesday, September 16 as Maynilad prepares for the El Niño. Said water interruption will last from 9: 00 PM to 4:00 AM. For a list of the affected areas, see the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/FOlbU_UokIc

Filipinos now at 101.8 million

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the recent census, the population of the Philippines ballooned to 101.8 million. Said population census will serve as the basis of allocation of budget to the appropriate local government units as well as government offices and agencies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/VBnaKBf7cME