The members of the Church of Christ or Iglesia Ni Cristo have joined together at Poi Nani, Kaneohe Hawaii and showed their excitement to watch the most awaited worldwide premiere of the first full-length film, “Walang Take Two,” produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo through INCinema. Brought to you by INCinema, the story of love, dreams, failures and success is “Walang Take Two.” Attended by many members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo and their guests at […]
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Air strikes in Yemen capital killed 20 on Monday
Saudi-led coalition air strikes in the Yemeni capital Sanaa killed 18 members of the same family, including women and children on Monday (September 21), residents and witnesses said. Another two other people from another family were also killed in the strikes, which hit at least two homes. More than 30 people were sleeping at the time. In one home, the direct hit forced the roof to collapse. Medics rushed to the scene and residents helped […]
Premiere screening of “Felix Manalo” in Philippine Arena, all set
Mark your calendars as the premiere screening of “Felix Manalo” is all set in October 4, 2015. Said screening will be held at the world’s largest domed arena, the Philippine Arena. The premiere screening of the biopic “Felix Manalo” aims to set a record for the largest audience in attendance for a film premiere in the world. (Eagle News Service)
Mall hours should be adjusted to counter traffic
The Philippine Retailers Association asked mall owners to adjust their operating hours from 10: 00 AM – 9: 00 PM to 10: 00 AM – 11: 00 PM in order to aid in the resolution of the traffic problem in Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ep4qb0weDnU
Fish holiday continues today
The nationwide fish holiday continues today as fishing companies condemn the passage of Republic Act 10654 or the amended Fisheries Code. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_XneK7Ka9gI
Dengue cases reach 78, 000
The dengue cases in the Philippines reached a record 78, 000 from the period of January – September 2015, a dramatic increase compared to 67, 600 cases recorded for the same period last year. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/KubtNASnOx4
Congress approves bigger athlete incentives
According to Senate Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports Chairman Sonny Angara, the National Athletes, Coaches and Trainers’ Benefits and Incentives Act has passed the bicameral committee, providing larger benefits for Filipino athletes. (Eagle News) <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/vcPzbx-TyZ8
Abu Sayyaf suspected of kidnapping of foreigners in Samal Island
Although there is no direct confirmation yet, authorities are suspecting the bandit group Abu Sayaff to be behind the kidnapping of three foreigners and one Filipino in an exclusive resort in Samal Island. Said kidnappers left a note asking for immediate justice for the death of their commander. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
PAGASA spots tropical storm outside PAR
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is currently monitoring a tropical storm that the said weather bureau spotted outside of the Philippine area of responsibility. Said storm will strengthen the “habagat” bringing inclement weather in Visayas and Mindanao. (Eagle News) <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Warner Bros inks film production tie-up in China
The partnership was formed to develop Chinese-language movies for audiences at home and abroad. China’s box office receipts are skyrocketing but the market is tough for imported films that are subject to a quota system. And tie-ups like this one are a good way of getting around that says analyst, Ben Cavender, Senior Analyst, China Market Research Group: “You know, if you are a foreign studio obviously you’re dealing with this quota in China where […]
Philippines, Israel forge bilateral cooperation on tourism
The Philippines and Israel aim to strengthen the promotion and development of tourism between the two countries with the forging of a bilateral cooperation agreement. What better way is there to know a country, its people and its culture than to experience it for yourself? The title of the joint-conference of tour operators and companies between Israel and the Philippines says it all: “Tourism: A bridge between the pearl of the orient and the holy […]
Gunmen kidnap two Canadians, a Norwegian resort manager and a Filipina in Davao
Two Canadian tourists, a Norwegian resort manager and a Filipino woman have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from a popular resort island in the southern Philippines. Philippine Army Captain Alberto Caber said the four were taken at gunpoint during a raid late on Monday night on the Oceanview Resort on Samal Island, near Davao City. Military and police officials were surprised by the latest attack, which came as a reminder of volatile security in […]