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“Felix Manalo” to be shown in Philippine theaters on October 7

AUGUST 18 (Eagle News) — On October 7, the sprawling historical epic, “Felix Manalo” opens in theaters nationwide. The sprawling epic makes a distinctive mark in Philippine cinema with its unique bronze color for a historical film, and a wide array of actors and actresses led by actor Dennis trillo who plays “Felix Manalo”, the first executive minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. Viva Films has already released the trailer of this unique epic movie. […]

At least 20 killed in Bangkok blast; one Filipino among casualties

(Reuters) — Thai police began cleaning up the scene of Monday’s bombing and looking for clues at the shrine where more than 20 people died in an unprecedented attack in the Thai capital Bangkok. A bomb planted at one of the Thai capital’s most renowned shrines on Monday killed 19, including three foreign tourists, and wounded scores in an attack the government called a bid to destroy the economy. There was no immediate claim of […]

Horse in Chile rescued after falling into well

Aug 14 (Reuters) On Wednesday (August 12), firefighters in the Chilean city of Concepcion rescued a horse that fell into a well that was filled with optical-fibre cables. Local police and fire officials responded to the Valle Escondido Paicavi area with ropes and a crane to aid in the rescue of “Dreamer,” the horse. Dreamer’s owner and rider, Oscar Vallejos, said the animal became frightened by the passage of a vehicle, so he jumped and […]

Murray downs Djokovic to win Rogers Cup

Aug 17 (Reuters)  Andy Murray ended a long drought against Novak Djokovic when he beat the Serbian 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday. The British world number three ended an eight-match, 25-month slump against the world number one. He had not beaten Djokovic since the 2013 Wimbledon final. They embraced at the net after their three-hour match that left them exhausted because of lengthy games and courtside […]

No ‘pork’ in 2015 budget – DSWD

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 18 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) maintains that there are no pork barrel funds in its 2015 budget and that all budget allotments are properly broken down into corresponding programs and services. This is in response to the issue raised by Kabataan party-list Representative Terry Ridon on alleged budget insertions and presence of ‘pork barrel’ funds in government agencies including DSWD which has P401.5 million of alleged insertions for its protective […]

Felix Manalo Trailer: Much awaited movie

If I am not mistaken, the trailer was uploaded by Viva Films at about 24 hours ago or so. I assumed that a lot of brethren already watched it as I have also received a lot of text messages saying that the trailer was released yesterday. While browsing Facebook, I also saw a lot of brethren sharing the movie trailer, and if you can sense where this story is going, then you are right. I […]

High Five Program na isinusulong ng DOH, isinagawa sa Bataan

AGOSTO 17 (Agila Probinsya) — Ang lokal na pamahalaang bayan ng Mariveles, Bataan sa pangunguna ni Mayor Jesse Concepcion at ng Municipal Health Officer ay sumusuporta sa proyekto ng Department of Health na Hi-5 o High Impact 5 na binubuo ng maternal care, infant care, child care, HIV/Aids at Service Delivery Network. Bahagi nito ay tinipon ang lahat ng buntis sa labing walong barangay na nasasakupan ng bayan ng Mariveles, upang isagawa ang selebrasyon para […]

Bakuna kontra tigdas, isinagawa sa Laguna

AGOST 17 (Agila Probinsya) — Nagsagawa ang Health Center ng Barangay Dela Paz, Laguna ng pagbabakuna sa mga sanggol kontra tigdas. Maaga pa lamang ay halos napuno na ang health center. Ang mga magulang dala ang kanilang mga anak na sanggol upang mapabakunahan. Ang pagbabakuna ay pinangasiwaan ni Araceli Cantes. Isang registered midwife na siyang head ng Health Center ng Dela Paz. Nagdatingan din ang mga midwife galing Perpetual Help Hospital sa pangunguna ni Dr. […]

Philippines may face food supply shortage

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Committee on Agriculture, headed by Senator Cynthia Villar, warned against the possible food shortage in the Philippines in 2016 due farmers and fishermen migrating to Metro Manila to find more lucrative jobs. Villar added that her committee is now looking into alternative means to supplement the income of agricultural workers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Senator Grace Poe faces electoral offense complaint

MANILA, Philippines, August 17 (Eagle News) — Senator Grace Poe is now facing electoral offenses at the Commission on Elections. Said complaint was filed by a former senatorial candidate, adding that the senator committed misrepresentation when she said that she is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. Said complainant also added that he is not being used by any political faction and that he filed the complaint under his own initiative. (Eagle News Service Jay […]

Senator Defensor-Santiago supports presidential debate

MANILA, Philippines, August 17 (Eagle News) — Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago supports the proposal of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to hold a debate between presidential candidates for the 2016 elections. Santiago added that she has a pending bill that proposes the same. She added that the debate is the proper forum for the voters to assess the candidates. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Senate starts debate on substitute BBL

MANILA, Philippines, August 17 (Eagle News) — According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, after the sponsorship of the new proposed bill that aims to replace the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), the Senate will start the debate on the said law to ensure that it will passed as soon as possible. Drilon added that the Senate will ensure the constitutionality of the said bill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)