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According to the survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) this last quarter, 6 out of 10 Filipinos believe that they are poor, which is higher compared to the preceding quarter. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OS5db6wXyAM
By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News online correspondent (Eagle News) — Because of its economic readiness, the Philippines is poised to benefit from the impact of participating in larger international trade agreements including the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), experts told a recent forum in Makati. “Rather than fear the tsunami of ASEAN products that will flood the market, […]
With the coming of the holiday season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority commenced its bike sharing program with 40 additional bicycles. The program was started last 2013. Said program is one of the solutions promoted by the MMDA in alleviating the traffic problem. The bicycles can be burrowed by the commuters for free and runs on the honor system, with commuters expected to return the borrowed bicycles. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public that old money bills can no longer be used by January 1, 2016 but the public can still exchange said bills for new ones until December 31, 2016. Overseas Filipino workers should register themselves to the BSP’s website until December 31, 2016 and can exchange up to Php 10, 000 worth of old money bills once they returned to the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
Tumanggap ng gawad ng pagkilala mula sa Office of Civil Defense Region 1 ang Net 25 at ang Radyo Agila, at DZEC. Ito ay dahil sa kontribusyon ng himpilan sa pagbibigay ng tamang impormasyon lalo na sa panahon ng kalamidad. (Eagle News Correspondent Joshua Guerrero)
Yemen’s president told the United Nations on Monday that he has asked the Saudi-led coalition to begin a 7-day ceasefire on Dec. 15 to coincide with U.N.-sponsored peace talks aimed at ending months of fighting that has killed nearly 6,000 people. “I have notified the leadership of the Coalition of our intention to cease fire for a period of seven days, starting December 15 until December 21,” President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi said in a letter […]
(Reuters) Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday (December 9) called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States in the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to last week’s shooting spree by two Muslims who the FBI said were radicalized. We have no choice,” Trump said at a rally in South Carolina, warning of more Sept. 11-style attacks if stern measures are not taken. In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Trump told a […]
Former California governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger told delegates at the United Nations’ climate conference on Monday (December 7) to ignore the naysayers who say a global deal is out of reach. The motivational address came as ministers representing many of the 195 parties met in Paris with the talks moving into their second phase before a December 11 deadline for an agreement. “I know there are the cynics around here, when you walk […]
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as the Indian capital of New Delhi and in Pakistan, the U.S. Geological Survey and witnesses said. A spokesman for Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee said it had no information so far on any casualties or damage from the quake. The quake did not affect Russian military bases in Tajikistan, RIA news agency reported, citing Russia’s defence ministry. The epicentre of the quake […]
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is encouraging the public to avail of the holiday express bus service which aims to solve the serious traffic problem during the holiday season. According to the LTFRB, said express buses will conduct a non-stop trip between stations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/H-rRNsw6Wq0
The Department of Transportation and Communication explained that the implementation of the planned phase-out of old jeeps will not be fast and easy and may be fully implemented only in 2018. The DOTC added that there will be public consultation with those that will be affected by said plan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte took the lead as the top presidentiable, garnering 38%, which is 17 points higher than his latest opponents: Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay, who both garnered 21%. Administration candidate Mar Roxas is at 3rd place with 15%. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
