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AUGUST 5 (Reuters) — Security was increased on Wednesday (August 5) morning, ahead of a regional meeting attended by foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Malaysia is the 2015 rotating chair for ASEAN, the regional bloc of 600 million people. Key issues relating to the region are expected to be discussed, including the disputed South China Sea, though the issue was not on the official agenda. However, expectations were high that […]
(Eagle News) — Before entering the Philippines, supertyphoon Soudelor passed over Saipan late Sunday night and early Monday, wreaking havoc on the island as its powerful winds ripped off roofs of homes, toppled power poles and its rains flooding roads and establishments, including power plants. The Pacific Daily News reported that typhoon Soudelor made a direct hit on Saipan which has been delared as in a “state of disaster.” Hundreds of Saipan residents are now in […]
(Reuters) — At least 75 people have died and tens of thousands have had to take refuge in state-run relief camps after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in eastern India, government officials and aid groups said on Monday (August 3). Exacerbated by Cyclone Komen which struck the east coast on Friday (July 31), the rainfall has made major rivers overflow, inundating villages in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Manipur states. Flash floods […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 5 (PCOO) — OVERSEAS Filipino Workers (OFWs) should make sure that their membership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is updated before leaving the country. Updated member records and premium contributions will help ensure that migrant worker-members of PhilHealth, including their legal dependents, will be able to avail themselves of their benefits when the need arises. This reminder was issued by PhilHealth in view of misconceptions that payment by Overseas Filipino […]
(Eagle News) — President Aquino has appointed a new head of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Lawyer Jose Vicente B. Salazar is now the new chair of the ERC replacing Zenaida G. Cruz-Ducut who, along with five former congressmen and other ERC officials, has been earlier indicted by the Ombudsman for graft, malversation and direct bribery charges. This is in connection with the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), also known as […]
(Eagle News) — Typhoon Hanna (international name: Soudelor) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of Wednesday morning, August 5, according to PAGASA. As of 8 a.m. today, Hanna was located at 1420 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan with maximum winds of 215 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to 250 kilometers per hour. It is forecast to move west northwest at 20 kph. Monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Tuesday disputed statements made by Vice-President Jejomar Binay on alleged rampant corruption and increased poverty under the Aquino administration, saying that in fact, Filipinos are highly optimistic about their future compared to five years ago. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said that Filipinos generally regard that the Aquino administration is serious in pursuing its anti-corruption policy under the banner of “daang matuwid.” “Kung tutunghayan […]
(Eagle News) — Malacañang on Tuesday said that the budget allocation for state universities and colleges has more than doubled during the term of President Aquino, contradicting Vice-President Jejomar Binay’s allegations in his “true state of the nation address.” “Contrary to the claim of Vice President Binay, the total budgetary allocation for State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) has more than doubled (100.4 percent) during the term of President Aquino,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said […]
President and Chief Executive Ramon Ang of San Miguel Corporation filed a case of syndicated estafa before the Department of Justice against top executives of the giant network, GMA 7 over the alleged failure to return his P1 billion down payment during negotiations in 2014 when Ang expressed interest in buying into the television network. In his 19-page complaint filed last July 27, Ang accused GMA chief executive officer Felipe L. Gozon, some of his […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — According to Isabela Congressman Rolito Albano, Vice-President Jejomar Binay Sr., should stop blaming the Aquino administration and instead should take steps to correct the alleged shortfall of the current administration in case he wins. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) warned against the approach of the strongest typhoon in the world this year. Said typhoon bears the international designation of Soudelor. Although the said typhoon will not make a landfall, it will strengthen the southwest monsoon while inside the Philippine area of responsibility. International Typhoon “Soudelor” will be named Hanna, once it enters the Philippine Area of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 4 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing for possible eventualities as the election nears due to the continued existence of several private armed groups that are also preparing to take action on the said elections. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
