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Holiday pay rules on February 8

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers about the holiday pay rules on February 8 which was declared a special non-working holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

2016 Rio Olympics will push through despite Zika virus outbreak

Despite the Zika virus outbreak, the 2016 Rio Olympics is still a go, with the city implementing several precautions to ensure the safety of the athletes like daily inspections that will guarantee the cleanliness of the venues. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/oWOvNCsZJfI

Adele tops Billboard, Rihanna’s million ‘Anti’ giveaway ineligible

British singer Adele regained the top spot on Monday (February 01) on the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, while R&B star Rihanna’s latest record sold less than 500 copies after a million copies were given away for free, making them ineligible for Billboard charts. Adele’s record-breaking “25” is still seeing strong sales three months after its release with 116,000 total units sold in the past week, comprising album and song sales and streaming activity, […]

Dennis Trillo at Solenn Heusaff, pinangunahan ang mga biker sa “Trip: Lakbay2Love” Outdoor Premiere Night

Hinahanap hanap natin ang isang pelikulang love story na, may advocacy at inspirasyon pa. Iyan ang taglay ng pelikulang “Lakbay2Love” na pinagbibidahan nina Solenn Heusaff at Dennis Trillo. Kalimitan nating pinapanuod ang premiere night ng isang pelikula sa loob ng mga sinehan. Subalit kakaiba ang ginawa ng Erasto Films sa Lakbay2Love. Ginanap ang outdoor premiere screening nito sa ground ng Quezon Hall Ampi-Theater ng University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Pinangalanan nila ang event […]

#LoveThrowback sa PICC Plenary Hall sa Feb. 13 na

Magsasama-sama sa iisang konsiyerto ang walong Oroginal Pilipino Music icons ng ating bansa. Magpe-perform sa iisang stage sina Rico J. Puno, Marco Sison, Chad Borja, Gino Padilla, Raymond Launchengco, Wency Cornejo, Roselle Nava at ang soul siren na si Nina. Sila ang mga OPM icon na naging tatak musikang Pilipino. At totoo talagang namiss sila ng marami. Sa kanilang concert, ibabalik nila ang mga awiting kinalakhan na ng marami sa atin. Mga awiting naging inspirasyon […]

Gerphil Flores, may gagawing concert sa Feb. 11 & 12

  Naghahanda na para sa kaniyang nalalapit ng solo concert ang Asia’s Got Talent 2nd-runner up na si Geraldine “Gerphil” Flores. Ang kaniyang concert ay pinangalanang “Tales of Love” na nakatakdang ganapin sa Solaire Theatre sa darating na dalawang gabi ng February 11 at 12. Nagsimula ang career ni Gerphil sa mainstream music ng mapabilang siya sa mga finalist ng kauna-unahang Asia’s Got Talent noong nakaraang taon. Sa kumpetisyon na ito, tinagurian siyang ‘Asia’s golden […]

China says U.S. seeks “hegemony” after South China Sea sailing

REUTERS– China’s foreign ministry in Beijing accused the United States on Monday (February 1) of seeking maritime hegemony in the name of freedom of navigation after a U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea. China claims most of the South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of world trade is shipped every year. Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Taiwan have rival claims. […]

Rehabilitated MRT-3 escalators now fully operational

All refurbished Schindler-brand escalators of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) are now open for public use, providing some relief to commuters especially senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is striving to modernize the system through facility upgrades. The restoration of these conveyance facilities is a step towards long-term progress that will make a valuable difference in the lives of daily commuters. Rehabilitation project The […]

DSWD warns public against repacking of gov’t relief

Following a report that relief goods marked with the agency’s name are being repacked in a city in Central Luzon, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman stressed that it is illegal to do so and perpetrators may be charged administratively. “One of the reasons why we improved our packing of relief goods from plastic bags to sealed boxes is to ensure that every pack has the right amount of rice and […]

Adele tells Trump to find another tune

On Monday (February 01) afternoon, Trump took the stage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after he was introduced by Sarah Palin with Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” playing in the background. British singer Adele made clear on Monday that she has not given permission for anyone to use her music for political campaigns. Adele’s spokesman issued a statement after Republican U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump played Adele’s 2011 hit song “Rolling in the Deep” at rallies […]

WHO declares Zika virus global public health emergency

  (Reuters) — The World Health Organization has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan told reporters on Monday (February 1) coordinated international action was needed to improve detection and speed work on a vaccine and better diagnostics for the disease, although curbs on travel or trade were not necessary. The emergency […]

Food security in the ASEAN Community

Food security in this era of globalization, and the advent of the ASEAN Community, play a pivotal role because climate change significantly affects food production and distribution in various parts of the world. What are the issues concerning food security? Will the establishment of the ASEAN Community solve issues of food security in the ASEAN region? Dr. Carlos Tabunda Jr, ASEAN In Focus resident resource person, interviews former Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and […]