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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)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The National Police Commission will be in charge of the Philippine National Police Entrance and Promotional Examinations on October 25. The NAPOLCOM reminded examiners to follow the dress code as well as to refrain from bringing forbidden items. An expected 3, 000 individuals will take the said exams. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Commission on Elections set up a mock-up to allow for a walk-through regarding the voting process in shopping malls. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MUNTINLUPA City, Philippines (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino admitted in an open forum that despite the reform efforts of his administration, there are still government agencies that have anomalies and deep-rooted corruption as well as red tape. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Vince Alvin Villarin)
According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, although the Palace respects the results of surveys, it doubts the low results garnered by the Aquino administration in the latest surveys. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The international community is starting to send aid to the victims of “Lando”, with Australia and France spearheading said giving of relief. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the death toll due to the ravages of “Lando” already reached 54. Most of the deaths were caused by the flooding which is aggravated by the high tide. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Kpz-F90aiqk
The Department of Health (DOH) warned against the haze currently affecting Mindanao, adding that said haze can have negative effects on children and the elderly. Said haze originated from the forest fires in Indonesia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
According to the PAGASA, it is now officially north-east monsoon or “amihan” season although the effects of the El Niño will continue to be felt. The “amihan” season will last till February or March next year. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) finalized its preparations for the big event to be held by a popular noontime show in the Philippine Arena. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
The local officials of Bulacan are considering putting said province under a state of calamity due to the ravages of “Lando”. Damage caused by said storm now amounts to Php 1.5 billion and many residents are still not able to return to their homes due to flood waters. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/CKgwDr7-N6U
Haze covered Singapore on Friday (October 23) as forest fires in Indonesia continued to send choking smoke drifting across parts of Southeast Asia. On the National Environment Agency’s website, the three-hour average of the Pollutant Standards Index at 12 pm (0400 GMT) registered at 175, indicating an “unhealthy” level of air pollution. Indonesia has come under increased pressure from its neighbours to contain the annual “haze” crisis, which is caused by slash-and-burn agriculture practices, largely […]
