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MMDA asks metro LGUs to conduct massive anti-dengue operations

Chairman Francis Tolentino of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today urged the local government units (LGUs) of the National Capital Region to intensify their anti-dengue operations in the midst of increased reported cases in the metropolis and nearby suburbs. “I am asking all LGU officials to conduct massive clean-up operations, if necessary, particularly in densely-populated areas, to prevent spate of dengue incidents in Metro Manila,” Tolentino said. The call to step-up anti-dengue operations in […]

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Pentagon says U.S. needs to beef up ability to deter cyber attacks

The U.S. military needs to improve its ability to deter attacks on its computer networks, and is working to make them more costly for U.S. adversaries, top U.S. military and intelligence officials told a Senate hearing on Tuesday (September 29). In the hearing, officials also expressed skepticism about a recent agreement with China to stop cyber attacks, and said more is needed to combat the Islamic State’s online recruitment. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert […]

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Phl well positioned for full economic integration into the AEC by 2016

(Eagle News) — Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo said the Philippines is well positioned for full economic integration into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)  by next year. In a statement during the recently held Wharton and Penn Alumni Association meeting, Domingo also noted how the Philippines can surpass other ASEAN countries if it steps up efforts in improving competitiveness and the capability of local industries. He projected the Philippines to be ranked among the […]

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Strong El Niño officially starts

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that the Philippines have already met the criteria for the official declaration of strong El Niño affecting the country. It is said that 58% of the Philippines is suffering from the effects of the strong El Niño and that this may increase to 85% by February 2016. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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DOH creates dengue express lane

The Department of Health (DOH) announced that it will create dengue express lanes in public health care facilities. Said express lane is only activated during an increase in dengue cases in order to prioritize said cases and provide first line health service to dengue patients. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mxqBTQ5Q_4s

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COMELEC to temporarily suspend registration and biometrics validation

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will temporarily suspend the registration of new voters as well as the validation of biometrics of registered voters to give way to the filing of certificate of candidacy of those who plan to run for the 2016 elections. The COMELEC reminded that the registration and biometrics validation will last until October 31. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

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Maynilad warns about longer water interruption

Maynilad said that it may implement longer hours of water service interruption starting October 5 if the water supply in Angat Dam proves to be not sufficient. From the 7-hour service interruption which lasts from 9: 00 PM to 4:00 AM, Maynilad is studying the possibility of increasing said service interruption to 20 hours. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/CG_mmMEghHw

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Typhoon Dujuan hits southwest China

Typhoon Dujuan hit southwestern China on Tuesday (September 29), causing gusty winds and rains, state media reported. Dujuan made landfall at around 8:50 a.m. (0050 GMT) in the coastal city of Putian after sweeping through parts of Taiwan, CCTV said. The Tropical Storm Risk website downgraded Dujuan to a Category 3 typhoon, from an earlier Category 4 status and estimated it would lose strength on Tuesday. In the neighbouring province of Zhejiang, torrential winds hit […]

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Old school surfing with sustainable scrap wood board

Filipino surfing enthusiast creates eco-friendly surfboards using recycled wood in an effort to shift focus towards sustainability and craftsmanship.  (Photo captured from Reuters video)   For Jay-ar Domantay surfing is a way of life. It’s the reason he traded in a fast paced career in Manila to build old fashioned surfboards made from recycled wood. 29-year-old Domantay quit his job in events management to become a surfboard shaper. He named his workshop in a southern […]

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Saudi security forces kill two Islamic State suspects

Two suspected Islamic State militants have been killed and three arrested by Saudi security forces in coordinated raids in Ryadh and the eastern city of Dammam. (Photo captured from Reuters video)   Two suspected Islamic State militants were killed and three were arrested by Saudi security forces in coordinated raids in the capital Riyadh and the eastern city of Dammam, the Interior Ministry said on Monday (September 28). The statement carried by state news agency […]

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Obama says countries pledge 30,000 troops, police for U.N.

U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Monday (September 28) that more than 50 states had pledged some 30,000 new troops and police for possible deployment on United Nations peacekeeping missions. “More than 50 countries, from Bangladesh to Colombia, from Finland to China, are making commitments totaling more than 30,000 new troops and police,” Obama told a summit of world leaders organized by the United States to boost support for U.N. peacekeeping. China’s President Xi Jinping […]

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