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PhilCCAP to launch products on PH climate change adaptability

  MANILA – The Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP), a foreign-funded program jointly implemented by a consortium of national government agencies, including the environment and agriculture executive departments and the state weather bureau, is set to launch its products on March 1, 2015 at the Grand Ballroom of the Century Park Hotel, Manila. Dubbed as the “PhilCCAP Products Launching Day,” the event will showcase products developed for the purpose of vastly improving the country’s […]

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DPWH to undertake repairs in some streets in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Tuesday advised motorists against using several areas in Metro Manila starting Friday until Monday next week. In a statement, the MMDA said the Department of Public Works and Highways would undertake road reblocking and repairs starting 10 p.m. on the southbound lane of Edsa, the first one from the sidewalk, from P. Tuazon to North Road; and on the southbound lane of C.P. Garcia, particularly the second […]

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China deploys fighter jets to disputed Woody Island in South China Sea

Washington, United States (AFP)—China has deployed fighter jets to the same contested island in the South China Sea to which it also has sent surface-to-air missiles, US officials said Tuesday. Citing two unnamed US officials, Fox News said US intelligence services had spotted Chinese Shenyang J-11 and Xian JH-7 warplanes on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel Islands chain over the past few days. Navy Captain Darryn James, a spokesman for US Pacific Command, confirmed […]

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Global rights are in jeopardy, Amnesty warns in annual report

LONDON, ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) — International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as governments focus more on short-term national self interests and implement security crackdowns, Amnesty International warns in it’s annual report released on Wednesday (February 24). The State of the World’s Human Rights said there had been a wholesale assault on basic freedoms and rights. “The system to protect human rights is itself under threat and needs protection. The system […]

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Some Metro roads set to undergo repair

METRO Manila, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists against using several roads in the metropolis starting Friday. In a statement on Tuesday, the MMDA said the Department of Public Works and Highways would undertake reblocking and repairs on the southbound lane of Edsa, from P. Tuazon to North Road; and the southbound lane of C.P. Garcia, from Katipunan Ave. to Ma. Regidor St.; starting 10 p.m. MMDA Chair Emerson Carlos advised […]

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U.S. and South Korean senior officials discuss North Korea sanctions

SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — U.S. and South Korean senior officials held a meeting in Seoul on Tuesday (February 23) amid high tension on the Korean peninsula after North Korea’s rocket launch earlier this month. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (TFFC), Jennifer Fowler, and South Korean Foreign Ministry’s Director General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs, Kim Gunn, attended the meeting in the South Korean capital. Fowler and […]

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NET 25 and INC TV garner Anak TV awards

QUEZON City, Philippines – Once again, NET 25 was one of the TV stations to garner the most number of awards in the recently-held Anak TV awards, with the TV station garnering 17 awards. Also, the newest member of the Anak TV also was able to win the most number of awards with 23 of its programs winning awards. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

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UP Cebu launches campaign for clean and wise elections

CEBU City, Philippines – In preparation for the Visayas leg of the presidential debate, the University of the Philippines in Cebu launched its campaign for a clean and wise elections. Issues that will be tackled in the said debate include climate change, women’s rights, health and education. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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UN forbids lithium ion batteries in passenger aircraft

NEW YORK City, United States of America – The United Nations Civil Aviation Agency have come into an agreement regarding the prohibition of shipment of lithium-ion batteries in passenger aircraft since said batteries can cause fire. Said prohibition will last until the organization is able to develop new safety standards regarding said batteries. Said prohibition will start on April 1. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

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UE expels students who disrespected the Philippine flag

MANILA, Philippines – The Board of Trustees of the University of the East expelled the students that used the Philippine flag as a mop in a classroom then uploaded the video on the internet. UE added that it will implement a new policy that will raise the awareness of students about the importance of the Philippine flag. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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No Filipinos hurt in tropical cyclone in Fiji

FIJI, Pacific Ocean – After the rampage of tropical cyclone Winston, the Philippine consul-general reported that no Filipinos were harmed by said tropical cyclone. There are 300 Filipinos in Fiji working as doctors, civil engineers and technicians. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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PHIVOLCS record 2 minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan

SORSOGON, Philippines – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded two minor eruptions in Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon. Said eruptions released smoke and ash but there was no lava discharge. The PHIVOLCS reminded the public regarding the danger zone. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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