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JUNE 18 (Reuters) — A wildfire that started Tuesday (June 17) in the Arizona Mountains southeast of Phoenix has already burned some 50-acres. The so-called ‘Kearny River fire’ is burning in the riverbed of the Gila River. Officials say 25 structures are threatened and evacuations are now in effect for 100 homes. About 100 personnel are battling the blaze and authorities have ordered helicopter and air support. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
JUNE 18 (Reuters-CCTV) — The Islamic States (IS) group said Wednesday that it carried out four car bombing attacks against the Shiite Houthi group in Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens. IS said in a statement posted on Twitter that its soldiers used four car bombs in the attacks against the Houthi sites, one outside the office of the Houthi political bureau, the highest decision making body, in northern […]
Tumaas ang presyo ng strawberry sa lalawigan ng Benguet dahil sa pag-unti ng produksiyon nito lalo na sa panahong ito ng tag-ulan. Umaabot na sa P250.00hanggang P300 kada kilo ang presyo ng strawberry kumpara sa dating karaniwang presyo nito na P100 kada kilo. Ayon sa mga magsasaka sa naturang lalawigan, ang mga panahong ito ay panahon ng pagbaba ng prudoksiyon ng strawberry sapagkat patapos na ang pagbubunga nito, panahon na rin ito ng pagpupunla ng […]
Nagsagawa ng vigil ang mga iba’t-ibang may-ari ng mga kompanya kasama na rin ang mga empleyado, managers, at ang mga residente sa isla ng Boracay. Ang kanilang thema ay “Boracay Needs CPR” na ibig sabihin ay Conserve, Preserve and Restore the Beauty of Boracay. Nanawagan ang mga residente ng boracay sa pamahalaanng pilipinas na ma protektahan mga natitirang wildlife, forest at puka shell beach. Ang mga natitirang wildlife ay gaya ng mga sumusunod: turtles, lizards, […]
Isang sportsfest para sa mga kababayan natin na may kapansanan ang isinagawa sa Mariveles Bataan. Ang nasabing aktibidad na tinawag nilang ‘Palarong Pinoy’ ay naglalayong mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang ating mga kababayang PWD na makisalamuha sa lipunan sa kabila ng kanilang kapansanan. Ang “Palarong Pinoy” ay binubuo ng palayuan ng talon, pataasan ng talon , palayuan ng hagis na isinagawa sa Mattel Beach Resort Mariveles Bataan at ang palarong sungka , patentero, jumping rope ay […]
JUNE 17 (Eagle News) — The government of South Korea initiates the conducting of blood plasma experimental treatment on patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Said experimental treatment was formerly used on patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and the results were positive resulting in a lessening of the death rate. (Seoul, South Korea) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) – – According to Health Secretary Janette Garin, a travel ban to South Korea due to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is not needed, adding that it will only complicate the situation. She reassured the public that the Philippines is ready for MERS-CoV. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/BA8Z95lzuOU
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) believes that the decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was sincere and not only done to create support for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said that the two steam-driven eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon is not a sign of an actual eruption in the said volcano, since said volcanic activities are normal. On the other hand, classes were suspended as the volcano and nearby areas remain under Alert Level 1. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/eViNSh1-Zz0
EDSA, Metro Manila – The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) once again suffered a setback due to rail damage. The said transport system is only operating provisionally, with trips from Quezon Avenue to Shaw Boulevard only. Hundreds of passengers were affected. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_H0femwAfp8
QUEZON City, Philippines – The House of Representatives approved and endorsed its proposed anti-hazing bill to the Senate. Said bill prohibits any form of hazing and other initiation rites of fraternities, sororities and other organizations with fines and imprisonment as prescribed punishment against said activities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_4J3fP_PB3k
MANILA, Philippines, June 17 (Eagle News) — The National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) lauds the Supreme Court for its issuance of a temporary restraining order against Torre De Manila, also known as the “photo-bomber” of the Rizal Monument in Luneta. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Uc8yvdip9Cc
