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MANILA, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has clarified that an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was one of those who were only injured during the massive blast in Thailand’s Bangkok downtown. Meanwhile, DFA Spokesperson Charles Jose refused to reveal the identity of the Filipina upon the request of the victim. According to the reports, the OFW had sustained an ear injury due to the deadly blast. (Eagle News Service) […]
BANGKOK, Thailand, August 19 (Eagle News) — A bridge in central Bangkok was rocked by another bomb blast when a man throws a small explosive on Tuesday evening. According to Colonel Natakit Siriwongtawan, deputy police chief of Klongsan district, the explosive thrown in the river caused no injuries and fatality. However, Siriwongtawan said that if it had not fallen into the water, it would have caused injuries. Thailand’s Bangkok was rattled by an explosion on […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday evening issued a ‘blue alert’ status after super typhoon “Ineng” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). According to NDRRMC Executive Director Alexander Pama, all units in different areas were prepared and in stand by to monitor the weather. The ‘blue alert’ had take effect on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 pm were typhoon “Ineng” entered the […]
THE Thai government has said security has been restored near Erawan Shrine in central Bangkok after the deadly bombing Monday night. It is 24 hours since what the Thai Prime Minister described as the worst attack on Thai soil. Street cleaners have scrubbed to clean the blood-stained streets following the explosion that killed 20 people and left 125 seriously injured. Thai security services have released video footage of a suspect wanted in connection with […]
DUMAGUETE CITY, August 19 (PIA) – Lactating mothers should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs to ensure the safety of their child while they are breastfeeding. This is a reminder from breastfeeding experts and advocates here during a Kapihan forum on the importance of breastfeeding. According to Hilda Torres, breastfeeding program coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), breastfeeding mothers should avoid vices such as smoking or drinking alcohol because its harmful contents can affect infants through […]
(Eagle News) — President Aquino asked the public to study the platforms of the various candidates for the 2016 elections, and at the same time urged the people to choose a leader who will continue the government’s conditional cash transfer program. The President said this during the Jesse Robredo Day Multi-Sectoral Forum held in Naga City, Camarines Sur province to commemorate the third death anniversary of the former interior secretary, The President’s project, conditional cash […]
Bicolanos could expect an operational railway service by 2021, once the P170.7-billion South Line of the North-South Railway Project (NSRP) is completed, according to Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya. Secretary Abaya, who accompanied President Benigno S. Aquino III in Naga City, Camarines Sur province for the 3rd death anniversary of former Interior Secretary Jessie Robredo, said the pre-qualification process will be held this October for those interested to bid for the 600-kilometer South […]
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Nagsagawa ng Coastal Clean Up Drive ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa lalawigan ng Zambales. Ang nasabing aktibidad ay pinangunahan ng SCAN International kung saan ay nilinis nila ang baybaying dagat ng barangay Sto. Rosario at Bangantalinga. Ang ganitong aktibidad ai isa lamang sa maraming Socio-civic Activity na isinagawa ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Kaya bukod sa pamamahagi ng Pananampalatay na siyang pangunahing gawain ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ay […]
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Isang Blood Donation Activity ang isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Quirino na pinangunahan ng mga Ministro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo kasama ang maraming miyembro nito. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na magkaroon ng pondong dugo para sa mga nangangailangan lalo na ng mga mahihirap na mamamayan na walang sapat na pangbayad dito. Kaagapay sa nasabing aktibidad ang Isabela General Hospital Blood Bank. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Jayson Naval)
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Nakatanggap ang isang daan at animnapu’t limang senior citizens ng Mabalacat City ng social pensions o cash benefits mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Bawat isang senior citizen ay nakatanggap ng 3, 000 piso. Ang halagang ito ay kabuuan ng tiglilimang daang piso kada buwan na dapat natanggap nila mula enero hanggang mayo ng taong ito. Nakasaad sa Republic Act 9257 ang mga ibang benipisyo at prebilehiyo […]
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Inilunsad ng Commission on Election (COMELEC) ang “Isang bio, isang kilo” bilang pasasalamat sa mga botante ng San Jose City, Nueva Ecija na agarang tumugon sa kanilang campaign na “No Bio, No Boto”. Ang nasabing aktibidad na inilunsad ng COMELEC ay aabot ng tatlong araw kung saan ay nagsimula ito noong Lunes,Agosto 17 at magtatapos ng Miyerkules, Agosto 19. Ang mga residenteng na siyang magpaparehistro ay makatatanggap ng isang kilong […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 18 (Eagle News) — According to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), telecommunications companies are now obliged to include in their advertisement the average speed of their internet speed through a current memorandum-circular. Studies show that the Philippines has the second-slowest internet speed in Asia and the 62nd most expensive internet charge. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
