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PAGASA: Expect worst drought over different provinces

October 26, 2015

Some provinces in the country is expected to experience the severe drought conditions in years, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its advisory. PAGASA said the latest rainfall caused by typhoon “Lando” is not enough in the depleting water supply that has been recorded in some areas of the country. Provinces that will likely experience drought are the provinces of Quezon, Camarines Norte, Northern Samar and Western Samar. (Eagle News […]

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Government continuously monitoring haze situation spreading in the country

October 26, 2015

The government is continuously monitoring the haze situation in Mindanao came from the Indonesian fires caused by forest and peat clearing. According to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje, they are closely monitoring the haze caused by forest fires because it may even affect and reach Metro Manila, if another storm hits the country. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/kuNm9QXTDBU

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DTI implements price freeze in thyphoon hit areas

October 26, 2015

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented the price freeze in areas under state of calamity in Luzon affected by typhoon “Lando.” (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/6VXeuTds76U

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Almost six million voter’s ID cards remain unclaimed

October 26, 2015

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said that almost 6 million voter identification cards remain unclaimed all over the country. With this, COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista encouraged the public to claim their voter’s ID that is now available at the local COMELEC offices nationwide. However, Bautista said that voter’s ID is not a requirement in voting in the May 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service)

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North Korea condemns warning shots fired at North patrol boat by South Korea

October 26, 2015

South Korean navy fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat near the rivals’ disputed maritime border, where sailors on both sides have been killed in past exchanges of fire, the two sides said on Sunday (October 25). A North Korean spokesman said the South fired at its vessel conducting “routine” operation, calling it a “serious provocation,” and warned such action could spark military confrontation and refuel tensions on the Korean peninsula. “On Saturday, […]

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Indonesia fires lead to one new death from worsening air quality

October 26, 2015

Indonesia authorities struggled on Sunday (October 25) to contain fires started by slash-and-burn agriculture practices while the deteriorating air quality in the region led to at least one new death. Southeast Asia has suffered for years from an annual “haze” caused by forest and peat clearing across Indonesia, which has come under increasing political pressure to stop the problem, but so far to no avail. Fires this year have been helped by drier weather brought […]

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SOKOR fires warning shots at NOKOR patrol boat near border

October 25, 2015

South Korean navy fired warning shots at a North Korean patrol boat near the rivals’ disputed maritime border, where sailors on both sides have been killed in past exchanges of fire, the two sides said on Sunday. The incident, which took place on Saturday, coincided with the holding reunions of families separated during the 1950-53 Korean War under an August accord that ended an earlier standoff and called for better ties. South Korea’s navy fired […]

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Gilas will face powerhouse teams in Olympic qualifiers

October 23, 2015

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Gilas Pilipinas coach admitted that the national team will face a difficult challenge ahead as it will face powerhouse teams in the Olympic qualifying round. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Robotic arm to help in multi-tasking

October 23, 2015

UNITED Kingdom, Europe (Eagle News) – Researchers in Imperial College, London were able to develop a robotic arm that is responsive to eye movement, allowing for multi-tasking. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Aquino signs law providing financial assistance to college students

October 23, 2015

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino signed into law Republic Act 10687 or Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education, which aims to provide scholarship, financial system and financial loans for needy students. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Government to transfer NAIA

October 23, 2015

MUNTINLUPA City, Philippines (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino stated in an open forum that the government stands firm in its plan to relocate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) but is still looking for an ideal location. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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