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SINGAPORE (AFP) — European plane-maker Airbus said Wednesday it had won a $1.85 billion deal for the purchase of six A350-900s by Philippine Airlines (PAL), flag-carrier of one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. PAL also has the option to purchase an additional six of the aircraft, the two companies announced at the Singapore Airshow. Separately, PAL also signed a $600-million order with Rolls-Royce for Trent XWB engines to power the six A350s, the airline said […]
BORACAY, Philippines – According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR, the corals in Boracay Island are in danger of being destroyed by a type of starfish known as crown-of-thorns. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms asked the Commission on Elections to put a stop on its decision to conduct elections in malls. According to Senator Aquilino Pimentel, the COMELEC will only waste time and money in installing voting precincts in malls. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/IdggZX1WxdE
CALIFORNIA, United States of America – According to United States President Barack Obama, the trade between his country and the Association of South East Asian Nations experienced a growth of 55% since 2009. ASEAN is currently the fourth largest economic partner of the United States. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/S_4kmyg6d5M
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, the source code of the software to be used in the 2016 National Elections is difficult to hack. COMELEC added that SMARTMATIC installed sufficient security measures making it hard for outsiders to hack said system to use it for electoral fraud. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police as well as other concerned government agencies are finalizing the details regarding the contingency plan for the May 9 National Election. As part of said of plan, there is now a Joint Security Coordinating Center in place to ensure the peace and order in various places around the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
LOS Angeles, California – President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived in Los Angeles after attending the US-ASEAN Summit. President Aquino will stay in the said city for a two-day working visit. The president will meet officials of three big corporations as well as the Filipino community in Los Angeles. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said that he is not affected by the negative feedback aimed against him after making a statement against same-sex marriage. Although he apologized to those who were hurt by his statement, he stood by his beliefs in the said issue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Light Rail Manila Corporation announced the arrival of new trains next year, with 100 of said trains arriving within 12 to 14 months. Said trains will replace the first generation of light rail vehicles which have been operating since 1984. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) will install more closed-circuit television cameras in airports all over the country in order to counter “laglag-bala” incidents. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/9lS2gOga18g
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs is conducting trips to the different regions in the Philippines to explain the importance of the West Philippine Sea. The DFA added that they want to increase the awareness of Filipino citizens regarding the importance of the West Philippine Sea territories to our country’s security and economy. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dex Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
by Stuart Williams DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — UN convoys delivering aid to thousands of besieged Syrians were due to set out on Wednesday, but hopes for lasting peace dimmed the day after Turkey called for a ground operation in its war-torn neighbor. Syria’s government has approved access to seven besieged areas, including the city of Madaya where dozens of people are thought to have died from starvation, a spokeswoman for the UN’s humanitarian affairs office […]
