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“Felix Manalo” epic trailer wows press

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — In a press conference, Viva Films released the trailer of the biopic of the first Executive Minister Felix Y. Manalo, which earned the admiration of the press. The film promises to be a faithful and accurate depiction of the life of Bro. Felix Y. Manalo. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Typhoon “Ineng” slows down

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 20 ( Eagle News) – According to PAGASA, typhoon “Ineng” continues to lose speed as it approaches the Batanes Group of Island, with Signal No. 2 declared over said area. With the slowing of typhoon “Ineng”, PAGASA said that the storm will completely leave the Philippine area of responsibility on Monday. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Thai police investigates two new suspects in Bangkok explosion

BANGKOK, Thailand, August 20 (Eagle News) – With the help of CCTV cameras, the Thailand police was able to identify two new suspects in the explosion in a popular shrine in Bangkok. The authorities released cartographic sketches of the said suspects and promised a 1 million baht reward money for any information that may help the authorities in apprehending said suspects. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vcQ9EtBaP9s

President Aquino to retire from politics in 2016

MANILA, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, President Benigno S. Aquino III has no more further political plans after his term ends in June 2016, adding that the President Aquino made a clear statement that he will retire from politics in 2016. This is in response to allegations made that President Aquino plans to run as Mar Roxas’ running mate in 2016. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, […]

New expressway will be used in APEC Summit

AUGUST 20 (Eagle News) — The new expressway that is being built to connect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 and 2 to the Entertainment City will be used in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on November, despite not being open to the public due to issues faced by the said expressway. The construction of the new expressway is pointed out as one of the cause of heavy traffic in the NAIA area. (Eagle […]

Legarda asks the public to conserve water

MANILA, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — Senator Loren Legarda, Senate Committee on Climate Change chairman, encouraged the public to conserve water in the face of the severe drought brought about by the El Niño phenomenon, which may last till the early part of 2016. Legarda added that the government can also try other measures like cloud-seeding if needed. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/8q_dBaoPR3c

Gov’t troops rescues PCG personnel in encounter with ASG

SULU, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — The government troops were able to successfully rescue the two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel captured by the Abu Sayyaf Group in a series of operations against the bandit group. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Enrile’s camp hopes senator will leave PNP General Hospital

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — The camp of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is hoping that the said senator can now leave the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital as they await the release order after the Supreme Court allowed the said senator to post bail. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/h9p1aA4jSew

DFA raises crisis alert level in Thailand

MANILA, Philippines, August 20 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised crisis alert level 1 in Thailand to inform Filipinos there of the situation after the explosion occurred in Bangkok last Monday, which is said to be the worst of its kind that Thailand has faced. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Qdg-imKWF_c

NFA bares tips on food safety

ILOILO CITY, Aug. 19 (PIA 6) —  The National Food Authority (NFA) reiterated its call to the public in Western Visayas to be continuously vigilant of the rice they are buying and cooking. This is despite the findings that the so-called “fake rice” found in Davao City and other areas are isolated cases of chemically contaminated sample which may have been results of mishandling and improper storage. The NFA issued an advisory to the public […]

Typhoon “Ineng” slows down, maintains its strength

QUEZON CITY, Aug 20 — Typhoon “Ineng” with international name “Goni” has slowed down and maintained its strength as it moves toward extreme Northern Luzon. According to PAGASA, 4:00 am today, the eye of Typhoon “Ineng” was located based on all available data at 445 km East of Calayan, Cagayan (19.0N, 125.7E) with maximum sustained winds of 180 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 215 kph. It is forecast to move West […]

Fiona Gavino’s “In-Between-Spaces” Exhibit at CCP

THE Cultural Center of the Philippines presents In-between-spaces, a solo exhibition by Fiona Gavino on August 20, Thursday, 6pm at the CCP Pasilyo Victorio Edades (4/F Hallway Gallery). An Artist Talk by Fiona Gavino in conversation with Marika Constantino will be held on August 26, Wednesday, 4:00pm at the 4/F CCP Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino (MKP) Hall. The exhibition runs until September 20, 2015. War can have an intergenerational effect on families. It manifests within […]