Oil lurched to new 12-year lows before paring some losses on Thursday, with some traders betting a rout triggered by fears over China demand and swelling U.S. stockpiles had run its course, for now. Global benchmark Brent crude fell as much as 6 percent to nearly $32 a barrel, its lowest level since at least April 2004, as another free fall in the Chinese stock market rattled investors already concerned by the world glut in […]
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Paris police kill man armed with meat cleaver on Charlie Hebdo anniversary
French police shot dead a man wielding a meat cleaver after he tried to enter a police station on Thursday, the anniversary of militant attacks in Paris, wearing what turned out to be a fake suicide belt. The Paris prosecutor said the man had also been carrying a mobile phone and sheet of paper bearing the Islamic State flag and claims of responsibility by the militant group written in Arabic. He has yet to be […]
Volkswagen likely to buy back 115,000 cars in U.S
BERLIN German automaker Volkswagen AG assumes it will have to buy back about 115,000 cars in the United States as a result of the emissions scandal, a newspaper reported on Thursday. Without citing its sources, Germany’s daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung said the company expected it would have to either refund the purchase price of a fifth of the diesel vehicles affected or offer a new car at a significant discount. Volkswagen expects that the rest of […]
El Niño strengthens, to last until June 2016
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the El Niño affecting the country would continue to upset planting schedules in central and southern Philippines until the first half of 2016. PAGASA said the country will experience warmer than normal air temperature as a result. The country is also projected to have below normal rainfall, possibly leading to dry spell and drought conditions in most part of the country until the first quarter […]
Cebu gets direct Dubai flight
Starting March 30, emirates airlines will commence its daily Dubai-Cebu-Clark circular service in the Philippines utilizing Boeing 777-300 E-R. Tourism stakeholders in Cebu said, the entry of emirates airline to Cebu will enhance trade and tourism links between the province and the Middle East countries. This new route “will strengthen international connectivity in two of the country’s fastest-growing international hubs.” This service, the airline added, will mark its return to Clark after its first entry […]
Drilon: Mamasapano probe should not hamper remaining Senate legislative agenda
While the Senate leadership supports the reopening of the Mamasapano probe, Senate President Franklin M. Drilon said that he can only hope that the move will not further cause delay in the enactment of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The senate leader also expressed concerns that the passage of the BBL may again be put in peril due to the issues surrounding the Mamasapano incident. While Drilon gave assurance that the passage of the […]
Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach comes home
Filipinos are excited for the homecoming of reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach this month. There will be a hero’s welcome for Wurtzbach in recognition of her achievement claiming the third Miss Universe crown of the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
PNP defends BOI report regarding Mamasapano incident
The Philippine National Police said that it stands by the report made by the Board of Inquiry and as the first anniversary of the Mamasapano incident nears, the PNP announced its belief that justice will be served for the fallen SAF commandos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Aquino asks DFA to monitor situation in the Middle East
President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the Department of Foreign Affairs to continue monitoring the rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, with Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma saying that it is the government’s top priority to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East. Also, the President asked the DFA to formulate a comprehensive contingency plan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by […]
House panel, ready to defend Mamasapano incident report
The House Committee on Public Order and Safety said that it is ready to defend its report regarding the Mamasapano incident, wherein said committee found that the President is not liable for the said tragedy. Said report is in contrast to the report made by the Senate, which declared that President Aquino is liable. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Lsrzrptk12o
China continues test flights in West Philippine Sea
Despite the continued protests of the Philippines and Vietnam, China conducted two more test flights in the air field that said country constructed inside the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DFA advises OFWs in Middle East to be cautious
The Department of Foreign Affairs asked the overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia to take extra precautions as well as avoid crowded places as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran continues to rise. According to OFWs in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s security measures were strictly felt, with checkpoints inspecting all motorists. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
