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INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

January 20, 2020
Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues to emit steam, registers infrequent weak explosions

January 20, 2020
UPDATED: China reports SARS-like virus spreads across country, nearly 140 new cases

January 20, 2020
Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues to emit steam-laden plumes 300 to 500 meters high

January 19, 2020
Trump lawyers present defense for ‘dangerous’ impeachment

January 19, 2020

National

INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

January 20, 2020

(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continued on Monday, Jan 20, the distribution of food and other needed items to affected residents of the Taal Volcano’s eruption in Batangas and Cavite. The INC’s Lingap sa Mamamayan or Aid to Humanity, in cooperation with the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, will also continue holding medical missions in the affected areas where medical volunteers will be giving free check-ups, and medicines, as well as […]

Rains forecast in parts of PHL due to northeast monsoon, tail-end of a cold front

January 20, 2020

(Eagle News)-Rains are expected in parts of the country today, Jan. 20. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Samar will have cloudy skies with scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorm as the tail-end of a cold front affects Visayas. PAGASA said the rest of Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. According to the weather bureau, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Aurora, Mindoro Provinces, Marinduque, […]

Taal still on alert level 4 as it continues to emit steam, registers infrequent weak explosions

January 20, 2020

(Eagle News)-An alert level 4 remains hoisted over Taal volcano as it continued to emit steam and registered infrequent weak explosions that generated white to dirty white ash plumes 500 to 1000 meters tall. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission was at an average of 4353 tons per day. The Philippine Seismic Network also plotted a total of 714 volcanic earthquakes since January 12, 1 p.m. Of these, 176 registered at […]

Duterte vows to look for funds for construction of Cebu elevated railway

January 19, 2020

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Jan. 19, vowed to look for funds for the construction of an elevated railway in Cebu. The President made the promise as he noted what he said was the horrendous traffic in the province in his short speech at the Cebu City Sports Center. The President said the trains were needed as there was no more space for road expansion. President Duterte has urged his Cabinet members to look […]

Robredo on lawmaker’s push for House probe into PHIVOLCS: Now is not the time

January 19, 2020

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, Jan. 19, said now was not the time to probe the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Robredo issued the remark on her radio program, after Rep. Elpidio Barzaga accused PHIVOLCS of failing to warn the public of Taal’s volcanic activity. Taal had a phreatic eruption on Sunday, Jan. 12. President Rodrigo Duterte, however, has said he was satisfied with PHIVOLCS performance, the Palace said. “Hindi naman masama […]

Metro

TWG recommends termination of pilot study on motorcycle taxis

January 20, 2020

(Eagle News)-The Technical Working Group studying motorcycle taxis has recommended the termination of the study due to what it said were legal impediments. “We recommended for the termination of the study, Ma’am. Kasi po hindi kami makagalaw dahil marami pong legal impediments. May mga nilagay po kaming mga guidelines pero hindi po nila sinusunod,” chair Antonio Gardiola said before the Senate Committee on Public Services, which is conducting a hearing on the legalization of motorcycle […]

MRT-3: Raps filed vs electronics engineer intercepted at Taft station for carrying assorted ammo

January 18, 2020
Former child actor Jiro Manio nabbed in Marikina

January 18, 2020

Agila Pilipinas

3.8-magnitude quake jolts Batangas

January 20, 2020

(Eagle News)-A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 12:31 p.m., had its epicenter 78 kilometers northwest of Palauig. It had a depth of focus of 15 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.1-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

January 20, 2020
3.3-magnitude quake jolts Batangas

January 19, 2020

International

S. Korea confirms first case of SARS-like virus from China

January 20, 2020

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea on Monday confirmed its first case of the SARS-like virus that is spreading in China, as concerns mount about a wider outbreak. A 35-year-old Chinese woman who flew in from Wuhan, the apparent epicenter of the outbreak, was confirmed to have the new coronavirus strain, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said. She went to the hospital in Wuhan on Saturday with symptoms of a […]

Dust storms and giant hail batter bushfire-weary Australia

January 20, 2020

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — “Apocalyptic” dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas of Australia over the weekend, with thunder and giant hail battering the east coast, as extreme weather patterns collided in the bushfire-fatigued country. The southern city of Melbourne was lashed by huge hailstones late Sunday and fire-ravaged parts of Victoria state overnight received heavy rainfall, prompting new extreme weather alerts. Australia has since October been overwhelmed by an unprecedented bushfire season made worse by […]

Threatened species hit hard by Australia’s bushfires

January 20, 2020

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia’s bushfires have burned more than half the known habitat of 100 threatened plants and animals, including 32 critically endangered species, the government said Monday. Wildlife experts worry that more than a billion animals have perished in the unprecedented wave of bushfires that have ravaged eastern and southern Australia for months. Twenty-eight people died in the blazes, which have swept through an area larger than Portugal. Officials say it will take […]

“OBB Nightjet” takes its maiden voyage

January 20, 2020

VIENNA, Austria (AFP) – The first night train to set off for Belgium in 16 years departed from Vienna Sunday, carrying Austrian and European politicians who hope the new route can set an example as the continent tries to meet its climate targets. The carriages of the “OBB Nightjet” pulled out of Vienna’s main station punctually at 8:38 pm to the strains of a live band playing the EU anthem “Ode to Joy”, the slogan #loveyourplanet […]

Technology

“OBB Nightjet” takes its maiden voyage

January 20, 2020

Solar-powered barge a key ‘interceptor’ for plastic waste

January 16, 2020
Hyundai to make flying cars for Uber air taxis

January 7, 2020

Sports

McGregor demolishes Cerrone in 40-second return to UFC octagon

January 20, 2020

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Conor McGregor made a triumphant return to the UFC octagon on Saturday, pummelling Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for a technical knockout victory in just 40 seconds. The mixed martial arts superstar from Ireland — returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the first time since he was battered into submission by arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in October 2018 — overpowered his American foe without ever being tested. After charging in with […]

LeBron stretches lead in NBA All-Star Game fan voting

January 17, 2020
Derrick Rose fined in felt-tip fiasco

January 15, 2020

Business

Tokyo shares open higher on Wall Street gains, higher dollar

January 18, 2020

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo shares opened higher on Friday after US markets finished at new record highs thanks to bright corporate earnings and a higher dollar that also encouraged investors. The Nikkei 225 index added 0.76 percent or 181.87 points to 24,115.00 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gained 0.49 percent or 8.45 points to 1,737.17. “The Japanese market today should show solid performance, buoyed by the strength of US shares which […]

Hyundai and Kia bet on London startup for electric cars

January 17, 2020

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — South Korea’s Hyundai and its Kia affiliate announced plans Thursday for a major investment in London-based startup Arrival to produce next-generation electric vehicles that cost less than standard-engine models. The 100-million-euro ($110 million) bet on the five-year-old technology firm comes as some manufacturers abandon Britain because of uncertainties about how it will trade with EU nations once it leaves the bloc this month. Arrival is focused on designing and producing […]

Asian markets rise as China, US finally put pen to paper on deal

January 16, 2020

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose early Thursday as details were released of the China-US trade deal signed in Washington, with analysts saying it would allow investors to turn their focus to the global outlook and earnings season. After years of painstaking on-off talks between the economic superpowers, Donald Trump finally put pen to paper on an agreement that lowers tensions between the two and provides a major boost to the global outlook. […]

Entertainment

‘Parasite’ invades Oscars race with stunning SAG award win

January 20, 2020

by Andrew MARSZAL LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Parasite” shocked the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday by landing the night’s top prize, a historic win which thrusts the South Korean black comedy into Oscars contention. The critical smash hit film overcame the language barrier to win an outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture, the SAG equivalent of a best film Academy Award. “I’m a little embarrassed feeling like we’re the […]

Disney drops ‘Fox’ name from 20th Century film studio: reports

January 18, 2020

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Disney will rename 20th Century Fox to distance its legendary film studio from the assets of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, US media reported Friday. The entertainment conglomerate last year acquired most of the assets of 21st Century Fox group, including the film house, while former owner Murdoch and his shareholders kept several TV channels, including Fox News. Variety magazine reported that the entertainment giant decided to rename its subsidiary […]

Bollywood star slams Uber after ‘scariest experience’

January 17, 2020

MUMBAI, India (AFP) — Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has warned Uber users against using the ridesharing app in London after suffering “the scariest experience” with a driver in the British capital. The award-winning actress, 34, daughter of “Slumdog Millionaire” star Anil Kapoor, said her driver was apparently “unstable and was yelling and shouting” during the journey. “I was shaking by the end of it,” she tweeted to her 12.8 million followers late Wednesday in […]

Headlines

S. Korea confirms first case of SARS-like virus from China

Dust storms and giant hail batter bushfire-weary Australia

“OBB Nightjet” takes its maiden voyage

Oil and gas firms invest less than 1% in green energy

INC Worldwide Aid to Humanity

INC holds 3rd phase of relief distribution for Taal volcano eruption victims

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Thousands, including OFWs, attend relaunch of INC’s “My Countrymen, My Brethren” in Japan

INC Aid to Humanity for OFWs held in Japan

Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”

In photos: Iglesia Ni Cristo starts “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to help those affected by Mindanao quakes

INC holds “Aid to Humanity” events in various provinces

INC gives free medical and dental services during Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena

In photos: INC Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena as part of the Oct. 31 Worldwide Aid to Humanity

News in Photos

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

In photos: Duterte rides motorcycle in PSG compound

“Continuous eruption” with 500 meter high lava fountains, 2-km high steam plumes noted in Taal volcano – PHIVOLCS

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Taal, Batangas residents evacuated with the help of SCAN Int’l as Taal volcano continues unrest

In photo: Footprints on muddy ashfall in Tagaytay City, Cavite after Taal eruption

In photos: Tagaytay City wakes up with thick ashfall caking landscape after Taal eruption

News in photos: Thick smoke billows from Taal Volcano

News in photos: Rescue teams amid the wreckage of Ukrainian plane crash that killed 176 people

In photos: The dispositive portion of the historic Maguindanao massacre decision