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APEC 2015 Advisory: APEC Lanes along EDSA

As host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, the Philippines will be welcoming leaders and delegates from all over the world for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in manila from November 18 to 19. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), designated APEC lanes will be set up along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) during the duration of the summit: two innermost lanes from Shaw Boulevard […]

US hopes to talk about territorial issues during APEC Summit

According to the State Department of the United States of America, said country is hoping that the territorial issues in West Philippine Sea would be tackled in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit despite announcements of the Philippines saying that the dispute is not one of the topics during the said summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Oral hearing between Philippines and China set on November 24

After deciding that it has jurisdiction over the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China, the Permanent Court of Arbitration sets the oral hearing over said case on November 24. Said hearing will be held at the Peace Palace in the Hague, Netherlands. Philippines contend that Chinese fishing activities, and exploration of mineral resources in Scarborough Shoal are in violation of the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea, wherein China is one […]

LRT will hold normal operations during APEC summit

Amidst questions regarding its operations during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit, the Light Railway Transit Authority said that the LRT – 1 and LRT – 2 will conduct normal operations during the said operations for those who still have to go to work despite the holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Government workers will receive bonus in November

Good news for government employees. According to Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, they will start releasing the year-end bonus of said employees in mid-November. Said bonus is composed of one month salary as well as an additional Php 5, 000 as cash gift. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Earthquake strikes Chile

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook Chile. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, there is no tsunami alert from the underwater earthquake. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Agricultural groups blame traders for onion price hike

According to agricultural groups, the traders and businessmen should be blamed for the sudden increase in the price of onion and added that the current price hike is artificial. The Department of Agriculture said that the price of onion remains normal and the increase can be attributed to the damage caused by typhoon “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/vAgAkgn_80s

Finnish Company launches pocket PC

  Finnish company says it wants to change the computer world with this portable computing device. Described as the world’s smallest general purpose PC, Solu is aiming to take on industry giants’ Apple and Microsoft. Their pocket-sized device, around 10cm squared and encased in wood, can be used standalone — or connected to a screen and keyboard. Solu may be small, but its makers say it packs a powerful punch. Kristoffer Lawson, Solu CEO said […]

Senate to begin “bullet-planting” probe on Thursday; Abaya among resource persons

The Senate scheduled on Thursday, November 12 its inquiry into the “bullet-planting” extortion scheme at the country’s airports. Sen. Serge Osmeña said he invited Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Josel Angel Honrado to attend the inquiry. Osmeña also said he would also invite supposed victims of “bullet-planting” and the aviation security group to answer inquiries on the issue. “We want to find […]

APEC to hold first Small, Medium Enterprise Summit in the Philippines

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has partnered with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to hold the first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit in Makati City on November 17. To be held during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), the APEC SME Summit will carry the theme, “Innovation and Big Ideas: Pushing Boundaries”, aiming to challenge the traditional framework and mindset of micro and SMEs to further innovate their businesses. About 1,500 delegates, including […]

Syrian army enters Aleppo air base after Islamic State siege – state TV

Syrian soldiers fought their way into an air base in northern Syria on Tuesday (November 10) and freed military personnel inside, state television said, after a nearly two-year siege by Islamic State insurgents at the facility. A military source close to the government said the army was working to secure the Kweires air base in Aleppo Province, where soldiers and officers have been under attack since 2013. It is the most high-profile victory for Syria’s […]