UN description: NEW York City, United States of America – According to the World Meteorological Organization, the hottest temperatures in the world were recorded in the months of January and February 2016. WMO is alarmed because said increase in temperature is not normal and that this is definitely the effect of greenhouse gases. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
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Embassy cautions Filipinos in Belgium to avoid public places
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Philippine embassy in Belgium advised Filipinos in Brussels to be cautious and to avoid public places for the meantime and also to follow local authorities. Belgium declared Alert Level 4 which is the highest security level in the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
COMELEC guarantees May election
MANILA,Philippines – The Commission on Elections guaranteed that it has already implemented all of the safeguards found in the Automated Elections Act and promised that the coming election will be the most transparent in the history of the Philippines. The COMELEC also guaranteed that there will no longer be any postponement or delay regarding the election and that said election will take place as scheduled. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]
Bangladesh confirms first case of Zika in the country
DHAKA, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh State Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of Zika virus in the country, with the virus detected in the 2014 blood sample of a 60-year old patient. Said patient is responding well to treatments. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/k7VaNfrEz_Y
Belgian interior minister says Belgium will defeat terrorism
(Reuters) — Belgium’s interior minister said Belgian resolve and motivation to fight extremism will only increase in the aftermath of Islamic State suicide bomb attacks on Brussels airport and a rush-hour metro train on Tuesday (March 22) which killed at least 30 people. “It’s a day of mixed feelings, from one side very sad about what happened for the victims and the families, so we share our sympathies with those people. From the other […]
UN chief condemns deadly terrorist bombings in Brussels
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — The United Nations has strongly condemned Tuesday’s terrorist bombings in Brussels, extending condolences to the victims and their families while expressing solidarity with the people and Government of Belgium. A statement issued by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson said, “The despicable attacks today struck at the heart of Belgium and the center of the European Union.” The UN chief “is confident that Belgium’s and Europe’s commitment to human rights, democracy […]
Poe at Duterte, statistically tied sa latest Pulse Asia survey
(Eagle News) — Sa kabila ng isang puntong agwat, itinuturing na “statistically tied’ o parehong nangunguna sina Senadora Grace Poe-Llamanzares at Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte sa pinakabagong presidential survey ng Pulse Asia. Nakakuha ng 26 percent si Poe habang 25 percent naman ang nakuha ni Duterte sa naturang survey. Matatandaang sa nakaraang linggo, nasa ikalawang pwesto pa lamang si Duterte na may 24 percent habang nasa unang pwesto naman si Poe na may 28 percent. […]
Around 35 killed in Brussels attacks claimed by IS
by Lachlan Carmichael and Alex Pigman BRUXELLES, Belgium (AFP) — A series of explosions claimed by the Islamic State group ripped through Brussels airport and a metro train Tuesday, killing around 35 people in the latest attacks to bring bloody carnage to the heart of Europe. Two huge blasts, at least one of which prosecutors said was likely caused by a suicide bomber, rocked the check-in hall at Zaventem Airport, strewing the scene with […]
ASEAN Ministers adopt communication strategic plan
SOUTHEAST Asian ministers has adopted a communications strategic plan that would make ASEAN people aware of what is happening in the region, a Palace official has said. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the strategic plan was adopted during the 13th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) Conference which was held on March 14 to 16 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. “Ang ASEAN Communications Strategy po ay ipapatupad ng iba’t ibang mga Ministry of Information — […]
Explosions hit departure hall of Brussels airport – social media
(Reuters) — Explosions tore through the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning (March 22), killing one person and injuring several others, the Belgian news agency Belga said. The agency said shots were fired and there were shouts in Arabic shortly before the explosions. A still photograph uploaded to social media purported to show black smoke rising from a building at Brussels airport following the blasts. Brussels Airport is cancelling flights and evacuating the […]
ASEAN growth outlook likely to diverge in 2016 and 2017
MOODY’s investors’ service says that the growth outlook of ASEAN economies is likely to diverge in 2016 and 2017, against the backdrop of subdued global demand.
5 US navy ships to participate in ‘Balikatan’ 2016 exercises
MANILA, Philippines — Five United Sates navy ships will be participating in this year’s “Balikatan” exercises. Captain Celeste Frank Sayson, “Balikatan” spokesperson, however did not give the names and exact types of the participating American ships except one of them will be most likely a “guided missile destroyer.” US navy ships are expected to participate in the maritime interdiction exercises which will be held off the eastern side of Palawan. Sayson said two Philippine navy […]





