MANILA – On 19 May 2015, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission adopted the Joint Communication: “The EU and ASEAN: a partnership with a strategic purpose”. The Joint Communication puts forward concrete ideas for taking EU-ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) relations to the next level by providing a more coherent framework for sectoral cooperation and by ensuring a sharper political focus. “The […]
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This is not a drill! PHIVOLCS issues map of West Valley Fault
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 21) – Recently, the world was shocked by the earthquake that hit Nepal. Reaching a magnitude of 7.8, the earthquake killed more than 8, 000 and injured 19, 000 more. Another literal earth-shaking event occurred in Japan in 2011. The magnitude 9.0 undersea earthquake caused a tsunami that killed which killed almost 16, 000 and injured 6, 000 more. What is more chilling is the fact that earthquakes […]
Dramatic rescue as Colombian police rescue dog from flash-flood swollen river
MAY 20 (Reuters) — Dramatic video from Colombia on Wednesday (May 20) as police officers in the country’s landslide-ravaged northwest mountain region plucked a dog to safety after it fell into the dangerous currents of the swollen Liboriana River. Two police officers on patrol in Salgar spotted the animal flailing in the water and ran by the animal as he was swept down by the rushing waters. Taking a risk himself, one officer jumped into […]
Medical Caravan at Dental Outreach 2015, isinagawa sa Boracay
Isinagawa ang magkasabay na Medical Caravan 2015 at Dental outreach Boracay 2015 sa isla ng Boracay, bayan ng Malay probinsya ng Aklan. Namahagi sa nasabing lalawigan ng libreng gamot, tuli, bunot ng ngipin at pagkuha ng blood pressure at limang masuwerteng Malaynon ang nabigyan ng libreng pustiso. Ang Medical Caravan 2015 at Dental Outreach Boracay 2015 na ito ay pang labing anim na taong handog na serbisyong pampubliko ng Metropolitan Doctors Clinic, Clinica De Boracay […]
Mga paaralan sa Dagupan, patuloy ang paghahanda para sa nalalapit na pasukan
Patuloy rin ang paghahanda sa mga pampublikong paaralan sa Dagupan City kaugnay ng programang Brigada Eskwela na ipinanukala ng Department of Education (DepEd). Nakipagka-isa rin ang team ng Philippine Navy sa paglilinis ng mga silid-aralan at pagkukumpuni ng mga upuan sa mga paaralan. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Glenn Tiempo, Eagle News Service MRFaith Bonalos, Jericho Morales)
Water levels in dams continue to go down
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the water levels of various dams in the country continue to go down, including Angat Dam which provides the majority of water supply used for domestic purposes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Some victims of Valenzuela fire already identified
VALENZUELA City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — Several of the victims of the fire in a factory in Valenzuela City were already identified thru personal effects like identification cards and jewelry. The Public Attorneys’ Office (PAO) is aiding in the preparation of documents for the victims’ families, in case they want to file charges. Kentex Manufacturing Corporation, on the other hand, is offering aid to the bereaved families. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, […]
Solons will halt BBL in plenary session
QUEZON City, Philippines – Several lawmakers questioned the result of the voting in the Ad-hoc committee regarding the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), with Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares alleging that the meeting in Malacañang had an undue influence on the voting. Buhay Party-List representative Lito Atienza alleged that the voting was “robotic”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate proposes tuition fee as income tax exemptions
MANILA, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — Senator Sonny Angara is proposing that tuition fees should be exempted from the gross income tax. The proposed law can deduct 40, 000 pesos per college student with parents able to have up to four children exempted. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Police warned against partisan activity
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — In a pre-election conference conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP), members of the said police organization were sternly warned against participating in political activities and may face criminal and administrative charges. This is to maintain the apolitical nature of the PNP. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
PAGASA introduces Signal No. 5
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that it will formally adopt the usage of Signal No. 5 or Super-Typhoon in its category of warning signals. Signal No. 5 or Super-typhoon means that the weather disturbance possesses strong winds with the speed of 220 km/h. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
7th ASEAN Working Group on Environmental Education convenes in Manila
MANILA (Eagle News Service) – To promote ASEAN cooperation in the field of the environment, different working groups consisting of representatives from ASEAN member states convene annually to discuss the steps made by each country for a cleaner and greener region. The ASEAN had developed and implemented the ASEAN Environmental Education Action Plan, which helps the citizens through formal and non-formal education to participate and become active players in the development of ecologically sustainable societies. Brunei Darussalam […]
