MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National Defense stood by its statement that there is no anomaly in the Php 1.2 billion procurement deal of 21 Huey helicopters. This is after a plunder complaint was filed against Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin by an employee of the Bureau of Internal Revenue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/sSw6twd2rWk
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LTFRB issues special permits
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board started issuing special permits for the use of provincial buses in the long holiday period. The LTFRB approved 347 applications including roll-off roll-on or RORO vehicles. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OO1cZ8W9lfg
Al Gore warns against stronger typhoons
MANILA, Philippines – Former United States Vice-President and environmental advocate Al Gore warned the Philippines to prepare for stronger typhoons that will enter the country due to the effects of climate change. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Frank Sinatra Jr., passes away
FLORIDA, United States of America – Renowned musical director and conductor Frank Sinatra Jr., passed away in Daytona Beach, Florida due to cardiac arrest. He is the son of legendary singer Frank Sinatra, Sr. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DOLE offers 70, 000 job openings
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment boasts of 70, 000 job openings to be offered in its two-part nationwide job fair to be held on May 1 and on June 12. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DepEd asks schools to invite alumni instead of politicians
MANILA, Philippines – It is the belief of the Department of Education that it will be more inspirational for the graduates if schools will invite their alumni as guest speakers in their commencement ceremonies. As such, the DepEd ordered schools to not invite politicians as speakers during commencement exercises. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/o_Noby9xrrI
Denmark, happiest country in the world
MANILA, Philippines – Based on the list released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network and the Earth Institute in the Columbia University, Denmark is the number 1 happiest country in the world while Burundi is at the last place. Philippines is at the 82nd place, a 10-place improvement from our country’s position last year at 92. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Aljur Abrenica, inihahandog ang kanyang pangalawang album na Mahal Pa Rin Kita
QUEZON City, Philippines — Masayang ibinalita ni Aljur Abrenica ang kaniyang pangalawang album under MCA Music. Kasama ang pangatlo niyang single na “Mahal Pa Rin Kita.” Bukod dito ay mayroon pa siyang apat na pelikula na ipapalabas ngayong taon.
Nike unwraps new self-tying shoe
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US sporting goods giant Nike unveiled Wednesday its first shoe that ties itself, the HyperAdapt 1.0, which will go on sale at the end of 2016. Sensors at the heel level activate the lacing when a foot slips into the shoe. Two buttons on the side of the shoe can be pressed to loosen or tighten the lacing. Nike calls the feature “adaptive lacing.” Nike’s star designer Tinker Hatfield said […]
Air India flight evacuated after false bomb scare: Bangkok airport
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Passengers on an Air India flight were evacuated on an emergency slide at Bangkok’s main international airport late Wednesday following a false bomb threat, according to Thai authorities. The Bangkok-bound Air India Flight 332, carrying 231 passengers from Delhi, was ordered to park in an isolated part of Suvarnabhumi airport following reports of a possible explosive on board. “After related agencies who searched both the aircraft, luggage and passengers found no […]
Money laundering suspect leaves the country
MANILA, Philippines – Businessman Kim Wong was able to leave the country for Hong Kong, according to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Said businessman was alleged involved in the more than $80 million money laundering activity in the Philippines. Wong is one of the RCBC account holders that are being investigated by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
OFW’s personal remittances reaches $2.2B in January 2016
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the personal remittances of overseas Filipino workers reached $2.2 billion this January 2016. The BSP added that the cash remittances are now being sent through banks. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)





