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Gov’t strengthens efforts to combat effects of El Niño

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 13 — As early as April 2014, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has started preparing for the impacts of El Niño on the country’s agriculture sector. “We will seed all (of the) seed-able clouds; we will waste no opportunity,” Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said. Cloud seeding is a weather modification method where chemical “nuclei” such as silver iodide or calcium chloride are introduced into the atmosphere to induce condensation, and eventually, precipitation. Moisture collects […]

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Drilon to Senate: Service first, before electoral campaign

(Eagle News) — As the national elections draw near, Senate President Franklin Drilon reminded his fellow senators to prioritize service first before anything else, especially before electoral campaigns as 11 out of 24 members of the senate will for the 2016 elections. According to Drilon, tons of work need to be done in the Senate such as the 2016 proposed national budget and the controversial Bangsamoro Basic Law. The Senate President reiterated that the House […]

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INC calls QC court’s attention to presence of unidentified armed men inside INC’s T. Sora property

  (Eagle News) — The lead counsel of the Iglesia Ni Cristo has asked the Quezon City court to look into the alleged presence of men carrying high-powered firearms inside the INC’s property at no. 36. Tandang Sora Avenue, in Quezon City where siblings Angel Manalo and Lottie Hemedez are staying. During the hearing for the preliminary injunction petition filed by the INC, lawyer Serafin Cuevas Jr., noted “certain disturbing events” inside the said INC compound. […]

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LPA may enter PAR on Wednesday

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring the progress of a low-pressure area that may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday. Said lower pressure area (LPA) may become a storm and will be designated “Lando”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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LP announces senatorial slate

On the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy for the 2016 elections, the Liberal Party (LP) announced the line-up of its senatorial candidates for the said election. The line-up is composed of veteran politicians as well as former and current members of the Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos, Reported by Jerold Tagbo)

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First day of filing of COC starts

As the first day of the filing of certificate of candidacy starts, several personalities and political figures went to the main office of the Commission on Elections to file said COC. Vice President Jejomar Binay and his running mate, Senator Gringo Honasan filed their COC’s on this day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and by MRFaith Bonalos)

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All media organizations invited to presidential debate

According to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, all media organizations and entities are invited to cover the presidential and vice-presidential debate in connection with the upcoming 2016 elections. Said debate will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Said debate will tackle the platforms of each candidate as well as why they are deserving of said positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

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Funeral ceremony held for victim of suicide bomb attack in Ankara

Funeral ceremony was held on Sunday (October 11) for Ismail Kizilcay, one of the victims killed in a double suicide bombing in Ankara that left up to 128 people dead. Mourners gathered in Kocaeli province for the burial of Kizilcay, who was killed on Saturday (October 10) in the capital Ankara at a rally by pro-Kurdish and leftist activists, just three weeks before an election. The attacks have shocked a nation beset by resurgent conflict […]

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Thousands attend rally in Ankara to mourn bombing victims

  Thousands of people gathered for a rally in Ankara on Sunday to mourn nearly 100 victims killed a day earlier in the worst terrorist attack in Turkey’s modern history. The rally took place at noon in the heart of the capital city of Turkey to condemn the twin suicide bombings that claimed at least 95 lives at Ankara train station. The casualty count is expected to rise as dozens of victims remain in intensive […]

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DSWD: No truth to claims on hiding the homeless during APEC

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday said that there is no truth to the apprehensions of some leftist groups that it will hide the homeless families during the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) next month. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that, in partnership with local government units, the DSWD continues to reach out to homeless families as part of efforts to protect them from harm and abuse which are rampant on […]

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Gov’t continuously addresses the needs of indigenous people in Mindanao—Palace

MANILA, Oct. 12—The government always addresses the needs of indigenous people in Mindanao, Palace reiterated on Sunday in response to reports citing the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees saying that there were more than the reported 6,000 indigenous people who were displaced and deprived of protection from the state against militias and armed groups. “The government is continuously addressing the situation of the indigenous peoples in Mindanao, and is working tirelessly to ensure […]

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White House says if U.S. sails ships near disputed islands, it should not provoke China

The United States is considering sailing warships close to China’s artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea to signal it does not recognize Chinese territorial claims over the area, a U.S. defense official said on Thursday (October 8). The Financial Times newspaper cited a senior U.S. official as saying U.S. ships would sail within 12-nautical-mile zones that China claims as territory around islands it has built in the Spratly chain, within […]

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