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World Health Organization (WHO) official Thursday said the Zika virus is spreading quickly in the Americas and the “level of alarm is extremely high”. Speaking to WHO members in Geneva, WHO director-general Margaret Chan said, “Cases have been reported in 23 countries and territories in the region.” This is the first time in decades that the disease has spread in such a large scale among humans since it was first identified in 1947, according to […]
The United States has seen increased activity around a North Korean missile site, suggesting preparations for a possible space launch in the near future, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday (January 28). The finding was revealed as Washington shows growing concern that Pyongyang could use space technology to enhance its missile capability and while United Nations Security Council members discuss fresh sanctions against North Korea after it conducted its fourth nuclear test on Jan. 6. […]
Zika virus – linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil – is spreading “explosively”, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (January 28). Director-general Margaret Chan told members of WHO’s executive board in Geneva that the spread of the mosquito-borne disease had gone from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions. “Last year, the virus was detected in the Americas, where it is now spreading explosively. As of today, […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines had a score of 35 and a rank of 95 out of 168 countries, dropping 10 points from its previous rank of 85 in 2014, based on the latest Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International. This means that corruptions remains a serious problem in the country. The higher the ranking meant that the country is perceived to be more corrupt. The 10-point difference in the rank of the Philippines meant more people […]
(Eagle News) – Sa episode na ito ng Saganang Mamamayan (January 28), tinalakay ang naging pagbubukas muli ng Senado sa imbestigasyon ng Mamasapano operations. Hinimay nina dating Congressman Rodante Marcoleta at ng kanyang co-anchor na si Gen Subardiaga ang mga napag-usapan sa Mamasapano hearing. Ayon pa kay Marcoleta, maaaring mas inalam pa sana ng Pangulong Aquino ang kalagayan ng mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), na nakikipagbakbakan sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Maaari […]
PRESIDENT Aquino expressed his gratitude to Japan’s Emperor Akihito as the Chief Executive hosted a state banquet in honor of the emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko, in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday evening. In his toast, President Aquino recalled how the Philippines and Japan overcame challenges “during the dark episodes in the history of our nations”. “It is, however, upon this history that we have built a far more enduring relationship. Japan has been a […]
President Aquino, lalong nadiin sa Mamasapano operation Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na itinago sa mga opisyal ng pamahalaan ang Oplan Exodus para mahuli ang international terrorist na si Zulkifli Bin Hir alyas Marwan. Sa muling pagbubukas ng imbestigasyon ng senado, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na kinontrol ng Pangulo at ni dating PNP chief Alan Purisima ang sitwasyon. Iprinisinta ni Enrile ang walong puntos na nagpapakita sa […]
Inakusahan ni Senador Juan Ponce Enrile si Pangulong Benigno S. Aquino III na sadyang inilihim sa pagitan nila ni dating Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima ang Oplan Exodus sa Mamasapano, Maguindanao. Sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng senado sa Mamasapano encounter, sinabi ni Enrile na malinaw na sinira ng Pangulo ang command system ng pambansang pulisya maging ng sandatahang lakas ng Pilipinas. Nanindigan si Enrile na may aktibong partisipasyon ang Pangulong Aquino simula pa […]
The group Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption expressed their dismay at the lack of new information coming from the Senate’s re-investigation of the Mamasapano incident. According to the VACC, the group was expecting new witnesses and documents. On the other hand, said group praised Senator Juan Ponce Enrile for his incisive queries alleging that President Noynoy Aquino is responsible for said incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
The President of Taiwan visited his country’s territory in the West Philippine Sea for the Chinese New Year and as part of his farewell visit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the Senate Committee on Public Order Chairman Grace Poe, the upper chamber of the Congress will no longer hold new hearing regarding the Mamasapano incident as there was no new information or evidence that will justify the changing of the result of the committee report. On the other hand, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile is satisfied with the result of the proceedings and that the alleged liability of the President is now clearer. (Eagle […]
According to the latest survey conducted by Transparency International, the Philippines lost 10 places in the Corruption Perception Index despite the “Daang Matuwid” advocated by the Aquino Administration. From the 85th rank, the Philippines reached 95th this year. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Malaysia are perceived as the most corrupt countries this year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
