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MANILA, Dec. 26 (PNA) — Typhoon “Nina” (international name Nock-ten) has weakened but stormy weather is expected to continue in the southern Tagalog and Bicol regions, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday morning. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said the eye of “Nina” was last spotted 60 kilometers south of Tayabas, Quezon province. It has a maximum sustained winds of up to 140 kph near the […]
(REUTERS) A Russian military plane carrying 92 people, including dozens of Red Army Choir singers, dancers and orchestra members, crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria on Sunday, killing everyone on board, Russian authorities said. The Russian Defence Ministry said one of its TU-154 Tupolev planes had disappeared from radar screens at 0525 MSK (9.25 p.m. ET), two minutes after taking off from Sochi in southern Russia, where it had stopped […]
(REUTERS) A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas, but no fatalities or major damage were reported in the tourism and salmon farming region. Witnesses reported intense shaking in their homes and were shocked by the loud noise. The quake disrupted Christmas celebration plans for thousands of people who fled on foot, in cars and on horseback, seeking higher ground amid torrential rains in some places […]
(Reuters) British singer George Michael, who became one of the pop idols of the 1980s with Wham! and then forged a career as a successful solo artist, died at his home in England on Sunday. He was 53. In the mid-1980s, Wham! was one of the most successful pop duos ever, ahead even of Simon & Garfunkel, with singles like ”Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, ”Careless Whisper”, “Last Christmas” and “The Edge of Heaven”. […]
By Caesar Vallejos EBC Correspondent The largest gathering of Christian families that uniquely combined livelihood, interaction, values and entertainment in a grand event called INC LIVE celebrated the exciting facets of contemporary Christian living. Attended by almost 100,000 people, INC LIVE was held at World Trade Center Manila in Pasay City, December 23-24, 2016. While governments around the world including the Philippines pursue intensified drive on the drug menace, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) through […]
QUEZON CITY, Dec. 25 (PIA) — Following the further strengthening of ‘Nina’ into a typhoon, a red alert status will be issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) in preparation for the typhoon’s possible impact to the areas under its track. Public storm warning signal no. 1 is raised in the areas of Southern Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon and […]
(Eagle News) — An appreciation night was held for the FAMAS winners of the biographical epic film “Felix Manalo” on Sunday night, December 18, as Iglesia Ni Cristo members celebrated the five awards garnered by the movie about the Church’s first executive minister, giving back all glory to God. The event was held at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangrila, and among those who attended were its film director Joel Lamangan and the film’s […]
(Reuters) The United States on Friday allowed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building, defying heavy pressure from long-time ally Israel and President-elect Donald Trump for Washington to wield its veto. A U.S. abstention paved the way for the 15-member council to approve the resolution, with 14 votes in favor, prompting applause in the council chamber. The action by President Barack Obama’s administration follows growing U.S. […]
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has never initiated an arms race and never will, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, the RIA news agency reported. President Vladimir Putin said earlier on Friday he was unfazed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to boost the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Trump, asked to clarify his comments about expanding U.S. nuclear weapons capability, said, “Let it be an arms race,” and that the United States would win it, […]
(REUTERS) U.S. federal authorities cautioned local law enforcement on Friday to be aware that supporters of Islamic State have been calling for their sympathizers to attack holiday gatherings in the United States, including churches, a law enforcement official said. The warning, issued in a bulletin to local law enforcement, said there were no known specific, credible threats. The notice from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security was issued out of […]
(Eagle News) — “Nina” has intensified into a typhoon overnight as it continued its path in a west northwest direction, according to the country’s weather bureau, PAGASA. Forecasters said Nina (international name Nock-Ten) is “expected to intensify further before making landfall.” “It is expected to make landfall over Catanduanes by Sunday (Dec. 25) afternoon or evening,” according to PAGASA’s severe weather bulletin no. 6 issued at 11 a.m. Estimated rainfall amount is from moderate […]
QUEZON CIty, Philippines – Fans and film enthusiasts gathered in Manila for Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars. Each film entry in the MMFF has its own float and the star-studded event caused traffic problems despite the traffic re-routing scheme implemented.
