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Australia warns Beijing over threat of conflict in South China Sea

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia urged China on Friday to refrain from the “militarization of islands” to avoid walking into a conflict, a day after the United States slammed Beijing for deploying missiles in the disputed South China Sea. China said Thursday it had weapons on one of the islands in the strategically important region, which US Secretary of State John Kerry said was evidence of an “increase of militarisation” and a “serious concern”. Prime Minister […]

Stocks rally shows signs of flagging

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The global stock rally showed signs of petering out Thursday as oil prices stagnated and analysts expressed worry that another bout of selling could be imminent. After three straight days of solid gains, US stocks closed lower, with the Nasdaq down the most at 1.0 percent. London also lost 1.0 percent with metals and oil equities falling sharply after Wednesday’s bounce. Frankfurt gained 0.9 percent, while Paris edged up […]

Unusual hailstorm in Dubai and parts of UAE

(Eagle News) — An unusual hailstorm was felt in Dubai and parts of the United Arab Emirates, such as Sharjah, where ice particles the size of marbles fell like rain on Wednesday. Feb. 17.  Residents said this is highly unusual.   These photos were sent by our correspondents from the UAE.  

President Aquino ready to sign EO regarding government employees’ salary increase

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is set to sign the Executive Order that will implement the first part of the salary increase of government employees when he comes back from the United States. The Department of Budget and Management recommended the EO when Congress failed to pass SSL-4 before its session was suspended in order to give way to election campaign. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]

President Aquino considers new DFA chief

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino is considering four candidates for the position of Foreign Affairs Secretary as a replacement for Secretary Albert del Rosario. The President added that he is yet to speak with said candidates and that two hold sensitive positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/njOw7qNoEp8

Philippine consulate warns against fake passport extension in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai warned against the syndicate that is engaged in fake passport extensions after it received two cases of passport tampering. The consulate added that passport extensions are no longer available since January 1 except for family purposes or medical emergencies. The consulate asked the Dubai police’s aid to put a stop on the passport extension scheme. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

Oil crisis affects 50, 000 OFWs

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – It is expected that 50, 000 overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia will be affected by the oil crisis, with the majority working for the two main contractors of construction and industrial projects. According to the Migrante party-list , the government should take action immediately. According to reports, most OFWS in Saudi Arabia are no longer receiving salary and are waiting to be sent back home to the (Eagle News Service […]

Nike removes Pacquiao as endorser

MANILA, Philippines – International sports brand Nike removed Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as an endorser due to his negative comments regarding same-sex marriage. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Martial law no longer an issue – Senator Marcos

MANILA, Philippines – According to Senator Bongbong Marcos, martial law is no longer an issue in the 2016 elections with the Filipinos more concerned with basic needs like jobs, food, water and electricity. He added that the martial law issue is just propaganda. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

ERC may order refund for power hike

MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission stated that it finds the power rate hike implemented by Meralco this February to high and may order a refund if it finds the defense of Meralco untenable. Earlier, Meralco stated that it implemented a power rate hike due to the increase in the price of electricity of the contractors. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bd1UbOiENMo

COMELEC assures public that ballot printing will meet deadline

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Commission on Elections, in particular its Printing Committee, the deadline for ballot printing would still be met, even if there is another mistake in the initial printing where one of the parties was not included. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/0D8KW7RKJqk

China’s missile defense system in West Philippine Sea under verification

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, it is still verifying international news reports that China is constructing military bases in the reclaimed area in the West Philippine Sea. On the other hand, Presidential Spokeman Edwin Lacierda said that President Benigno Aquino already received the news and has asked the Department of National Defense to verify said reports. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded […]