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Today marks the start of the two-day New Year’s celebration event at the Philippine Arena. The event features several activities and programs like carnival/circus shows, food courts, bazaar, obstacle course and others. There is also a concert featuring local and international artists. The event will culminate with an hour-long fireworks display wherein the Philippines will aim to set a new world record. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
Emergency services boosted river defenses in England’s Croston village on Tuesday (December 29) after warnings of more rain raised concerns it would be hit by further flooding. The village in Lancashire has been severely battered by heavy rain in recent weeks, leaving many homes without power. Severe flood warnings were issued for Croston because of the gap in its flood defenses, the Environment Agency said. A Chinook helicopter carrying sandbags was flown into the area […]
“Eating too much fatty, sweet and salty foods is dangerous to your health,’ so said the Department of Health (DOH) region 2 to caution the public during the New Year’s eve celebration. Regional director Jesus Valeriano Lopez said it is already embedded in the psyche of Filipinos a culture and tradition of extravagant spending particularly on food, at times, disregarding proper diet. He said eating these kinds of foods prepared for ‘media noche’ should be […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) enjoins the public anew by observing a health-risk free and eco-friendly New Year celebration. “Let’s do away with lighting those dangerous paputok (firecrackers) this New Year’s celebration,” said Asec. Juan Miguel T. Cuna who is also the concurrent director of DENR’s Environment Management Bureau. “These pyro techniques generate harmful fumes or smoke that’s not only hazardous to our health but to the environment as well.” Cuna noted […]
Colombia has already declared red alert for the uptick in forest fires spreading through the South American country that have been stirred up as a consequence of drought brought on by the El Nino phenomenon. The caution is effective for roughly 80 percent of the country. The Colombian Environment Ministry has noted a rise in temperatures of between three and four degrees Celsius (seven and eight degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the country. The country has already […]
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged parents to attend career guidance and coaching conducted in schools to learn about labor market information and help address the problem of jobs and skills mismatch. Engracio Bailon, head of the DOLE-Dagupan Field Office, said that by educating and empowering parents on labor market information, they would be able to direct their children towards careers with high employability after graduation. “DOLE has high regard to parents as […]
The Department of Health (DOH) appealed to parents to watch their children to avoid firecracker-related injuries or deaths. In a media release, DOH strongly advised parents and caregivers not to allow children to use firecrackers especially in welcoming the New Year. “Hanggat maaari, huwag nating bigyan at pagamitin ng paputok ang mga bata. Siguraduhin na hindi mamumulot ng paputok ang mga bata. Ang tetano ay nakamamatay at ito ay nakukuha sa impeksiyon na dulot ng […]
A company announced that it has successfully created a self-drying jacket which was inspired by the movie, “Back to the Future”. Said jacket is classified as wearable tech. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the protest actions done by a group of young Filipinos, wherein said group traveled to the disputed territory in West Philippine Sea in protest to China’s reclamation activities. The DFA explained that such actions may negatively affect the decision to be made by the international arbitral tribunal wherein the Philippines was able to raise several good points. The DFA added that said arbitral tribunal is constantly monitoring […]
According to the Social Security Service, those who were negatively affected by the rampage of “Nona” can now claim calamity loans. The SSS, though, clarified that only those who are residing in areas declared to be under a state of calamity can avail of said loans. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, it successfully rescued 29 mountain hikers after they lost their way in Mount Pinatubo. Said rescue was effected with the help of the police and the PDRRMC admitted that even with the aid of helicopter, they found it difficult to spot said hikers. Rescue operations lasted for 8 hours. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]
The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) are both hoping that the Congress will still pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law. This was stated in an open letter jointly issued by both parties. They added that they are holding Senator Bongbong Marcos to his promise that the BBL will pass before the session of the Congress ends. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) […]
