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Malaysia is exploring the use of internet of things (IOT) technologies for agriculture in the ASEAN region, driven by collaboration between government and the private sector. Serene Chan, Industry Manager, ICT at Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific, said Malaysia is leading the way in the use of IOT for agriculture in the region. For example, remote sensing technology can reveal irregularities in crops before they can affect a large volume of produce, said Enrico Paringit, […]
China yesterday (January 5) rebuffed comments by a united states senator that the lack of United States action is allowing China to continue to pursue its territorial ambitions in the region. Senator John McCain, Chairman of the influential U.S. Senate armed services committee, criticized the Obama administration for delaying further “freedom of navigation” patrols within 12 nautical miles of the islands built by China. Vietnam said the plane landed on January 2. Chinese officials have repeatedly stressed […]
Starting Friday, January 8, the local government of Zamboanga will implement water rationing in the said area due to water shortage supply. According to Zamboanga City Water District, the level of the water of the watershed in the city has only reached 74.10 meters. This measurement is ten points lower than the 74.20 meters that can be considered as the normal water level. (Eagle News Service)
The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond is scheduled to visit the Philippines on Thursday, January 7 for his official visit. Last year, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Foreign Minister Hammond held a meeting in Singapore. During their meeting, both officials discussed their preparation on 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between the two countries this year. (Eagle News Service)
The Department of Energy (DOE) assured that the supply of electricity in Mindanao is sufficient, especially on the day of the 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/7NZEB1xBWXw
Expect a colder weather in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its latest weather forecast. The state bureau said that colder weather will likely experience until the weekend due to the northeast monsoon. (Eagle News Service)
The Malacanang didn’t see any problem regarding the Senate’s decision to reopen the Mamasapano massacre. According to President Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, the Palace acknowledged the mandate of the Senate to investigate and to resume its hearing as part of their oversight functions. (Eagle News Service)
The Philippines first ever micro-satellite is set to be launched in the outer space this coming April, according to Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Executive Director Dr. Carlos Primo. The project is called the Development of the Philippines’ Earth Observation Micro-Satellite, it has the code-name “Diwata”. Diwata is a weather satellite that will serve as a monitor and surveillance to the typhoon’s route in the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). This satellite can capture […]
The Department of Health (DOH) will be giving free anti-rabies vaccine in all the animal bite treatment centers in the whole country this year. This is to completely eliminate rabies that can usually get from the bite of an infected animal, particularly in a dog or a cat. According to the Health Secretary Janette Garin, the eight complete doses of anti-rabies vaccine will be given free to 480 Animal Bite Treatment Centers across the country. […]
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokeman Charles Jose said that the Philippine government is yet to impose a travel or a deployment ban to Saudi Arabia and Iran despite the tension between the two countries. (Eagle News Service)
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will consolidate the three disqualification cases filed against presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. According to COMELEC Commissioner Luie Guia, they decided to combine the entire petitions because the petitions are all the same. The cases were filed by Broadcaster Ruben Castor, Rizalito David and John Paulo Delas Nievas of UP Diliman Student Council. The first divisions will hold their hearing regarding the cases filed against Duterte on Tuesday […]
(REUTERS) North Korea said it had successfully conducted a test of a miniaturized hydrogen nuclear device on Wednesday morning, marking a significant advance in the isolated state’s strike capabilities and raising alarm bells in Japan and South Korea. The test, the fourth time North Korea has exploded a nuclear device, was ordered by young leader Kim Jong Un, state media said. “The first H-bomb test was successfully conducted at 10:00 (2030 ET) on Wednesday,” North […]
