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1st Southeast Asia human rights forum for police officials highlight security and HR cooperation

(Eagle News) — Delegates from the 10-member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently visited the country to participate in the First Southeast Asia Human Rights Forum for police officials which started on April 27 and which will end on Thursday, April 30. The ASEAN forum is related to security and human rights cooperation, which is now considered a vital factor in the ASEAN integration. The four-day forum aims to develop a […]

Extreme heat continues in Metro Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — According to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Metro Manila will continue to experience extreme heat with an expected 40.2 degree Celsius heat index. The extreme heat may persist during the weekend due to the ridge of high pressure affecting Luzon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Extreme heat causes agricultural damage in Region XII

MAY 22 (Eagle News) — According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), Region XII, the region suffered more than Php 1 billion in crop damage due to the extreme heat affecting the region. (SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PHIVOLCS identify barangays affected by Valley Fault system

QUEZON CIty, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) identified 75 barangays affected by the East and West Valley Fault system. Check out the video report to find out if your barangay is included. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Old banknotes till December 2015 only

MANILA, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public that old banknotes issued in 1985 can only be used up to December 31, 2015. After said date, remaining old banknotes can be exchanged in banks from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Magazine releases list of top paid athletes in the world

MAY 22 (Eagle News) — American publication ESPN magazine released its annual list of top highest-paid athletes in the world, with undefeated World Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and 8th Division World Champion Manny Pacquiao in the lead due to their record earnings from the “Fight of the Century”. (United States of America) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

LTO bins “No Plate, No Travel” policy

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) replaced its “No Plate, No Travel” policy with a “No Registration, No Travel” policy. According to Senator JV Ejercito, the LTO assured the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee of this new policy in the face of the limited supply of license plates. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

The Candaba Wetlands – a bird watcher’s paradise

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 22) – Who would have thought that the quiet, sleepy town of Candaba will soon become famous? The wetlands or “latian” came about as the town served as the catch-basin for the overflowing rivers of Pampanga. Measuring 32, 000 hectares, the Candaba swamps is teeming of wildlife. Hearing of the various kinds of ducks and other migratory birds making the place their resting point, bird enthusiasts flock in […]

Disaster center to be built in Pampanga

MAY 22 (Eagle News) — According to Manuel Pangilinan, co-chairman of the Disaster Recovery Foundation, a disaster operation center will be built in Clark International Airport, Pampanga to serve as a base for quick response during disasters as well as a center of long-term disaster recovery. (Clark International Airport, Pampanga) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Alert status up to PNP Regional Directors

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) is leaving to the discretion of its Regional Directors to raise an alert status on areas under their jurisdiction on the first day of classes. Under the PNP’s c, members of the police will be assigned to look out for incidents of bullying as well as other disruptive activities to ensure the safety of students. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Bukidnon, CDO to experience 9 hour power interruption

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), several areas of Bukidnon and Cagayan De Oro City will experience a nine-hour power interruption on May 23 due to repairs and maintenance. Check out the video for the list of areas affected by the said power interruption. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)