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Robert Redford says his Chaplin Award is unexpected and a honor

APRIL 28 (Reuters) — Hollywood veteran Robert Redford received the 42nd Chaplin Award from the Film Society of Lincoln Center on Monday (April 27) night. “It was unexpected, which makes it even more special. And now I am just sort of taking it in. I’ll be able to answer it better after the evening is over,” said Redford of the honor. Redford began his career in the entertainment industry in the early 1960’s which has […]

Mga turista walang sawang tinatangkilik ang Magat Dam

ISABELA — Kung nais mong mapalapit sa kalikasan at masdan ang pinagsamang gawa ng tao at ng may likha nito, ang isa sa pinakapaboritong pasyalan dito sa lalawigan ng Isabela ay ang minsa’y tinaguriang Largest Dam in Asia, ang Magat Dam na matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Isabela. Dinadayo ito hindi lamang ng mga taga ibang bayan at lalawigan kundi maging ng mga taga rito mismo na walang sawang tinatangkilik ang napakagandang lugar na ito. (Agila […]

‘Kalusugan Muna’ proyektong inilunsad sa lalawigan ng Tarlac

PANAMPUNAN, Tarlac — Ang “Kalusugan Muna” ay isa lamang sa mga proyektong inilulunsad ng pamahalaang ng lalawigan ng Tarlac upang kalingain ang mga senior citizens sa nasabing lalawigan. Pinangunahan ng Chairman ng Committee on Health na si Board Member Cristy Angeles ng segundo distrito ang pamimigay ng reading glasses sa mga senior citizens sa Brgy. Panampunan, lungsod ng Tarlac. Nasa bilang na limang daan na senior citizens ang nabiyayaan ng reading glasses. Sa record nasa […]

Hong Kong’s migrant workers demand pardon for Filipina on death row

APRIL 28 (Reuters) — Dozens from Hong Kong’s migrant workers community, mostly from the Philippines and Indonesia, joined the global plea on Monday (April 27) to spare the life of a Filipina who is due to be executed in Indonesia for trafficking heroin. About 50 protesters shouted that the mother-of-two, Mary Jane Veloso, is “a victim not a criminal” and “stop the execution”, outside of the city’s Indonesian Consulate. Indonesia this weekend informed the group […]

Unemployment increases by 0.4 percent in France

APRIL 28 (Reuters) — The unemployment rates in France increased by 0.4 percent this March, according to figures released by the government Monday (April 27). Labor ministry data showed that the number of people registered out of work increased by 15,400 last month, bringing the total number of people seeking employment to 3,509,800. Mathieu Plane, Economist at the French economic think-tank French Economic Observatory (OFCE), said that monthly data can be volatile and that despite […]

VACC proposed return of death penalty

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The group of Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) calls for the return of the death penalty in the wake of the death sentence against Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia. According to the group, the Philippines also face widespread illegal drugs problem and is part of the route of illegal drug cartels from Mexico and China.

Poultry SRP back to Php135

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The suggested retail price (SRP) of poultry products is back at 135 pesos after the Department of Agriculture (DA) recommended that the (SRP) of poultry products should be at 110 pesos due to an over-supply. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PNP makes it easy to get permit to carry firearms

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Police Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina, Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered revisions on the process of acquiring permit to carry firearms outside of residence. Said revisions focused on the removal of what he said were redundant requirements, making it comparatively easier to get said permits. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines warns against effects of Chinese reclamation

MANILA, Philippines – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto del Rosario warned against the effects of the massive Chinese reclamation in the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). Del Rosario said that the continuing Chinese reclamation will affect the unity of the ASEAN as well as the credibility of the said organization. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

ISIS threatens Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) remains a threat to the security of the Philippines through various movements in Mindanao that support the said terrorist group. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DOH gives free vaccines

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) will give free vaccines to students. These include vaccines against cervical cancer which will be given to public schools in 20 of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. The DOH will also give vaccines against diphtheria and tetanus to 2. 43 million Grade I students. The giving of said free vaccines is part of the national immunization project of the DOH, funding for which was derived from […]

Aftershock causes avalanche in Everest

APRIL 27 (Reuters) — Aftershocks caused by the large earthquake in Nepal caused avalanches in the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Said avalanche caused 61 injuries, 22 of which were critically injured. Reports said that 17 were dead due to said avalanche. (Mount Everest, Himalayas)