MAY 22 (Reuters) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shi’ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during Friday prayers, residents said, killing and wounding several people. A video filmed by someone at the scene showed a severed leg lying on the ground amongst debris scattered across the mosque’s carpet. One witness described a huge explosion at the Imam Ali mosque in the village of al-Qadeeh. He estimated there were at least 30 casualties […]
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First Hello Kitty restaurant serving Chinese cuisine opens in Hong Kong
MAY 22 — Braving the rain, fans of Hello Kitty lined up in Hong Kong to eat in a Chinese-style restaurant dedicated to the Japanese cartoon. Though Hello Kitty-themed restaurants and cafes already exist around the world, and in Hong Kong, none are known to serve traditional Chinese cuisine. Man Kwong, the restaurant owner says his is a world f
Ulirang Ama sa lalawigan ng Quirino, kinilala
Masipag, malalahanin at mapagmahal na ama, ganito kung ilarawan ang tinaguriang ulirang ama sa lalawigan ng Quirino sa katauhan ni Michael Plarisan. Sa hirap ng buhay ngayon ay walang pinipiling trabaho si Michael, isang ama na mayroong anim na anak na nakatira sa Barangay San Leonardo, Aglipay, Quirino, para kumita bago ang pasukan upang maibili ng gamit sa eskwela ang mga anak na papasok sa paaralan. Sa umaga ay naglalako siya ng taho, sa tanghali […]
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)
Meralco ready to sell prepaid electricity in Metro Manila and Cavite
PASIG City, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — Meralco is ready to sell prepaid electricity in some parts of Metro Manila and Cavite after implementing the same in some parts of Rizal. (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 […]
