Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are due to visit the Philippines in what will be the first visit to Southeast Asia by a reigning Japanese royal. Though the Emperor now serves as a national figurehead expected to abide by the general rule that his visits should never have a political agenda, the trip is symbolic. It comes as the two countries celebrate 60 years since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations and illustrates a shift […]
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Interesting things happen only in extremely cold weather in China
INTERESTING things were observed lately in the extremely low temperature in north China. Hot water instantly turned into icy fog when thrown into the outdoor air of minus 39 degrees Celsius. A soap bubble could turn “white” and crack in seconds. Everyone knows pears are for eating. However, no one wanted to have a bite when they became deadly frozen. Instead, people would make use of them as round-looking hammers. Once put up to […]
Hong Kong sees coldest weather in nearly 60 years
(Reuters) — Hong Kong on Sunday (January 24) recorded the coldest temperature in nearly six decades. Hundreds of firemen were dispatched to rescue hikers who had hoped to see snow but ended up stranded at the city’s tallest mountain, according to local reports. “We have recorded 3.1 degrees Celsius (37.6 Fahrenheit) in the afternoon at around 3:30, which is the lowest since the last record in 1957,” said Hong Kong Observatory’s Senior Scientific officer […]
Taiwan braces for rare snow
A STRONG cold air brought a rare snowfall to high mountain areas in China’s Taiwan Province Saturday evening, attracting a large number of visitors to enjoy the beautiful winter scenery. With abundant moisture and continued dropping temperatures at night, the peaks of Taipei’s Yangming and Taiping mountains have been in the grip of snow, packed with strong winds. Many visitors have seen snow for the first time. “I’m very excited. And this is the […]
Monster snowstorm cuts power supply in Maryland
A BLIZZARD swept across the entire eastern part of the United States starting Friday afternoon, killing 17 people and paralyzing traffic and power supply in some of the worst-hit areas nearby Washington D.C. The blizzard is the most severe ever since 1922. In the county of Montgomery of the State of Maryland, the monster snowstorm cut power supply to 288 households and weighed down houses in a community. “This is horrible. We got no […]
Blood Donation activity ng EBC matagumpay na naisagawa
Bilang bahagi ng commitment na magbigay ng malawak na serbisyo publiko, nagsagawa ng blood donation activity ang Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. Katuwang sa nasabing activity ang Iglesia Ni Cristo Social Services Office, SCAN International, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Department of Health (DOH), at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
INC chapel sa bgy Hillside, tuloy na; claimants nangakong makikipagtulungan na sa Iglesia
(Eagle News) — Tuloy na ang pagpapatayo ng kapilya ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Barangay Hillside, Baguio City matapos pagbigyan ng pamunuan ng INC ang kahilingan nina Danilo Blas, Roberto Guiao at ng mga kaanak nito na naghahabol sa lupang pagtatayuan ng kapilya ng INC sa brgy. Hillside baguio city na pagmamay-ari ng INC. Ayon sa mga kinatawan ng INC, nagkapaliwanagan ang magkabilang panig at bumuo ng kasunduan. Nangako na rin ang kampo ni Danila […]
Alessandra de Rossi aims to change TV programming
MANILA, Philippines – Known for her “kontrabida” roles both in films and television, award-winning actress Alessandra de Rossi believes that TV programs should provide good role models to the viewers, especially the children. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Top 15 P-Pop Songs for 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Star Music released the top 15 original and new Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) songs for Himig Handog 2016. Himig Handog is a multi-media songwriting and music video competition that has greatly contributed to writers of original Pinoy music. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Bradley aims to give Pacquiao a hard fight
LAS Vegas, Nevada, United States of America – American boxer Timothy Bradley said that “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao will face a stronger and more intelligent opponent this time and that Pacquiao should expect a hard fight as Bradley now knows all of his moves and techniques. The match between Pacquiao and Bradley will be held at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 9. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
Egypt launches Fossil and Climate Museum
CAIRO, Egypt – The United Nations Development Program, in cooperation with the Italian government, has opened a Fossil and Climate Museum south of Cairo, Egypt in the location known as the Valley of Whales. Said museum features the largest pair of whale skeleton and is intended to develop eco-tourism in the said area. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
Ex-drug buster Marcelino and Chinese national undergo inquest proceedings
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police Anti-Illegal Drugs Group brought ex-drug buster Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino and a Chinese national with the alias “Pandy” to the Department of Justice to undergo inquest proceedings after being arrested in a drug raid that said group conducted. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)
