Oil prices rallied for a second straight day on Thursday (March 26) after Saudi Arabiaand its Gulf Arab allies began air strikes in Yemen, sparking fears of a bigger Middle East battle that could disrupt world crude supplies. The military operation against Houthi rebels, who have driven the president from Yemen’s capital Sanaa, has not affected oil facilities of major Gulf producers. But fears the conflict could spread has stoked concerns about Middle East oil […]
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Police investigate properties linked to Germanwings co-pilot
Investigations were underway on Thursday (March 26) at two properties linked to the co-pilot of the crashed Germanwings Airbus, believed to have flown the plane into a mountain on purpose. In Duesseldorf, lights were on and journalists gathered at an apartment believed to be that of 28-year-old Andreas Lubitz, who was in control of the Airbus A320 and set it on its fatal descent. Prosecutors in the German city said police were searching his home […]
Co-pilot deliberately crashed Germanwings plane, wasn’t known as terrorist — prosecutor
The co-pilot of the Germanwings airliner that crashed in the French Alps killing all 150 people aboard appears to have brought the A320 Airbus down deliberately, the Marseille prosecutor said on Thursday (March 26). German Andreas Lubitz, 28, left in sole control of the Airbus A320 after the captain left the cockpit, refused to re-open the door and operated a control that sent the plane into its final, fatal descent, the prosecutor Brice Robin told […]
Phl projected to have 3 million more jobs with ASEAN integration
Manila, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — The Philippines will have three million more jobs with the coming of ASEAN Integration, but 38 percent of this would be in the field of vulnerable jobs. This was according to a study of the International Labor Organization which was mentioned in a recent forum on 21st century skills for ASEAN, hosted by Asia Society Philippines. According to ILO country director Lawrence Jeff Johnson, the ASEAN Integration will create […]
TURNOVER OF JAPAN-FUNDED SUBMERSIBLE FISH CAGES AND PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE FOR TYPHOON YOLANDA AFFECTED AREAS
The Government of Japan turned over the submersible fish cages and reconstructed provincial health office to the Government of the Philippines in ceremonies held on March 24, 2015 in Municipalities of Basey, Samar and Palo, Leyte in relation to the Japan-funded Quick Impact Projects under Urgent Development Study on the Project on Rehabilitation and Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda, the total cost of which is 1 billion yen. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Hiroyuki Uchida, […]
Pagtatanim ng bawang, isinulong sa Pangasinan
Hinimok ang mga magsasaka sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan na magtanim ng tinatawag na “white gold” o bawang.
Livelihood skills program, isinagawa sa Cavite
Nagsagawa ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Dasmariñas City, Cavite ng isang libreng livelihood skills program.
Free medical mission, isinagawa sa Mountain Province
Upang matulungan ang mga nangangailangang mamamayan ng Mountain Province, nagsagawa ang isang foundation ng free medical mission doon.
San Beda College tops 2014 Bar Exams
The Supreme Court released the results of the 2014 Bar Examinations, with Irene Mae Alcobilla from San Beda College achieving the top spot.
Price of meat products may go down
According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), the price of chicken and pork in the marketplace should go down as the farm price of said products have decreased as well.
President Aquino leads PNPA graduation
President Benigno Aquino III will lead the graduation ceremonies of the Lakandula Class of 2015 of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).
Ombudsman opposes TRO at Supreme Court
The Ombudsman filed a petition at the Supreme Court for the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Court of Appeals calling for oral arguments regarding the case of Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr.
