MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The Philippines has formally asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to compel Thailand to act consistently with the multilateral trade body’s ruling favoring the customs valuation of Philippine-made cigarette imports. The move was prompted by a legal action taken by the Thai government against Philip Morris Thailand which imports cigarettes from its Philippine affiliate. This was viewed by the Philippines as inconsistent with the WTO decision that ruled against Thailand’s […]
Featured News
GSIS members urged to convert life insurance policy
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is encouraging its 382, 405 active members who are still holders of Life Endowment Policy (LEP) to convert their GSIS insurance plan into Enhanced Life Policy (ELP). ELP provides higher insurance benefit to legal heirs of deceased members, which is equivalent to 1.5 of the annual salary of the member. Launched in 2003, it seeks to boost financial support to members’dependents in […]
SC junks with finality Laude family’s petition seeking Pemberton’s detention to local jail
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) en banc on Tuesday dismissed with finality the petition of the Laude family seeking the transfer of detention of United States Marines Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton to a local jail. In a press conference, SC Public Information Office (PIO) Chief and Spokesman Atty. Theodore O. Te said that “the Court denied with finality the Motion for Reconsideration filed by petitioners from the Court’s Decision dated […]
JICA-backed plan sets projects for Mindanao’s peace, development
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) outlined 26 anchor projects for peace and development in Mindanao under the final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) 2 or the Medium- to Long-Term Development Plan. The Development Plan is among components of JICA’s Comprehensive Capacity Development Project for the Bangsamoro and is meant to act as useful reference or guide for the future development undertaking not […]
Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Japan’s northeast, no tsunami warning issued
TOKYO, Feb. 2 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 shook northeastern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, although no tsunami warning was issued. According to the weather agency, on the Japanese seismic scale that peaks at 7, the temblor measured 4 at 2:32 p.m. in some parts of northern Iwate Prefecture. Local authorities confirmed, however, that no injuries or damage, as yet, have been reported. According to […]
Maguindanao declares state of calamity due to El Nino, rat attacks
BULUAN, Maguindanao, Feb. 2 (PNA) — The rising cost of damages to agricultural crops has prompted the provincial board to place the entire province under state of calamity, officials said Tuesday. Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu, chair of the provincial disaster risk reduction and management council, said the provincial legislative body has readily approved his recommendation to put the province under state of calamity as the damages reported by agriculture officials rose to about PHP130 […]
More water conservation despite secure MM supply: NWRB
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Government assured securing Metro Manila’s water supply amidst the continuing strong El Nino phenomenon but still called for continuous water conservation, aware this drought-driving problem might persist beyond mid-2016. “Metro Manila water users are assured of continuous domestic and municipal water supply from Angat reservoir even with persistence of El Nino,” National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David Jr. said in a press statement released Tuesday (Feb. […]
WHO declares Zika virus as global health emergency
The World Health Organization gave the Zika virus an international public health emergency due to the thousands of birth defects recorded in Brazil. According to reports, the Zika virus has spread over 24 countries in South America. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate committee recommends plunder case against VP Binay and son
The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee – under the chairmanship of Senator Koko Pimentel – recommended the filing of plunder cases against Vice-President Jejomar Binay and his son, former Makati Mayor Junjun Binay due to the over-pricing of several edifices in Makati City. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Sen. Trillanes may pay bail before arrest
According to the Philippine National Police, they still do not have the copy of the warrant of arrest issued against Senator Antonio Trillanes for the libel case file against him by former Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay. PNP added that based on experience, those accused of libel are able to pay bail before the warrant of arrest reaches the PNP, since the accused only has to pay Php 10, 000. (Eagle News Service Described by […]
NAIA screens for Zika virus
The Department of Health (DOH) implements a strict screening process in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to screen for the Zika virus. Passengers passed through thermal scanners to monitor their body temperature with stricter screening process implemented against passengers coming from Latin America countries. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/g3NSwyuT12I
MRT escalators back in operation
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced that all 12 escalators of the MRT are now fully repaired and back in operation which will add to the convenience of MRT passengers. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/RI8qE0wXIaA
