Presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe and her running mate, Senator Chiz Escudero announced their twelve senatorial line-up. For the list of senatorial candidates, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
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DOH declares Code White starting October 30
In preparation of the coming weekend holiday, the Department of Health declared a “code white” in order to respond to any possible health-related and emergency situations that may arise during said holiday. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/HwEpxlaJFjU
US will continue patrolling disputed territories in West Philippine Sea
The State Department of the United States of America said that they will continue to conduct patrols in the areas near the man-made islands in West Philippine Sea, saying that the US has the right to guarantee their freedom of navigation in international waters and that said move does not aim to threaten China. The Foreign Ministry of China, on the other hand, is asking the US for a dialogue regarding said matter and added […]
Philippines extends sympathy after Afghan Pakistani quake
The government of the Republic of the Philippines extended its sympathies to Afghanistan and Pakistan after said countries were struck by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Death toll is now at 400 which is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
OFW denies incident report regarding “tanim-bala”
Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Gloria Ortinez denied the incident report saying that it was Ortinez herself who made a scene at the airport regarding the “tanim-bala” incident. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
EDSA Travel Advisory – DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Metro Manila 2nd District Engineering Office will undertake concrete reblocking with asphalt overlaying activities at EDSA southbound direction between Estrella Street to Buendia Avenue, Makati City on October 30, 2015 (Friday) to November 2, 2015 (Monday). Concrete reblocking will be done beginning 11 PM on October 30 to 5 AM of October 31 to be followed by epoxy injection and asphalt sealing at 11 PM of October 31 […]
DOT calls on tourism stakeholders to conserve water
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Cordillera Regional office calls for tourism stakeholders and partners’ cooperation and action to help conserve water with the expected shortage that El Niño would bring. Responding to the national government’s call for a unified action, DOT is now pushing for “Operation: Water F-All (Water for All), which it launched in the City through a forum on Monday at the BSP Training Center. It was participated by officials from hotels, tourism […]
PAGASA Bohol: Brace for intensified El Niño starting Nov to June
TAGBILARAN CITY, October 27 (PIA) — Brace for an intensified El Niño, warns the state weather bureau through its local station in Bohol. Speaking at the Kapihan sa PIA which tackled the forecasted long dry season that country is set to experience starting next month, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Bohol Officer in Charge Leonardo Samar said that scientists have noticed the increase in surface water temperature or sea surface temperatures (SST) at the […]
Feature: Let go of old bank notes
KALIBO, Aklan, October 24 (PIA6) — If you are one of those still holding on to old bank notes (New Design Series or NDS) for sentimental or other reasons or if you received as change from your “suki” fruit vendor dark-colored peso bills after paying your purchases, be sure you dispose of these bills right away, or else be left holding “demonetized”, or value-less money. After December 31, 2015, the NDS will no longer […]
Cloudy skies and scattered rains in Ilocos
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on its Wednesday forecast said that the Ilocos region and Cagayan valley should expect cloudy skies and scattered rains while Manila should expect cloudy skies and isolated rain showers. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/UP6GjEbhmxs
Government to import 500 metric tons of rice
President Benigno S. Aquino III gave the “go” signal to the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import 500 metric tons of rice to alleviate the effects of the El Niño phenomenon which is expected to be stronger in December, which is also the time of rice harvest in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/MWQ72OUKFgY
DTI to launch new ICC stickers
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched its new Import Commodity Clearance or ICC stickers for products that passed Philippine standards. Said ICC sticker is tamper-proof due to additional security features. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)