Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) sub-committee on Customs Procedures Chair Agaton Uvero discusses efforts to bring the agreement online to make it easier to trade at borders for businesses large and small. https://youtu.be/y5GKzzchA2U
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After APEC, Philippines to host ASEAN
The Philippines will be hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nation’s summit in 2017. The information came from the Department of Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima in the middle of the press briefing of the recently concluded Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) finance ministers’ meeting on Friday and launching of the Cebu Action Plan (CAP) at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City. Purisima, however, did not cite further details of the hosting. Cebu […]
September 25, regular holiday
(Eagle News) — Through Proclamation 1128, President Noynoy Aquino declared September 25 as regular holiday in commemoration of Eid’l Adha, an Islamic observance. On another note, the Department of Education (DepEd) declared November 17-20 as school holidays because of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting that will be held in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Leyte able to recover quickly – UN
According to Margareta Walstrom, United Nations Special Disaster Risk Reduction representative, Leyte was able to quickly recover from the ravages of super-typhoon “Yolanda” in 2013. She added that it usually takes 10 years to recover from such devastation. She took note of the agricultural investments implemented in the province. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Costa Rica invaded by thousands of sea turtles
(Eagle News) — The shorelines of Costa Rica was invaded by thousands of sea turtles or “pawikan” to lay their eggs. In Costa Rica, the natural phenomenon was called “Aribada: which means “arrival” in Spanish. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
New system against port congestion to be implemented
(Eagle News) — According to Cabinet Secretary Jose Almendras, starting at the end of September, a new truck appointment booking system will be implemented which aims to solve the port congestion. Said new system will allow registered trucks to travel even during peak hours or hours under the scope of the truck ban. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/djCDbBgiumY
DOE asks public to conserve energy
(Eagle News) — Although it said that there will be no brownout in Luzon due to the El Niño, the Department of Energy encouraged the public to conserve energy. According to Energy Officer-in-Charge Zenaida Monsada, the department will implement the same energy-saving measures that it adopted last summer. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/fdsSlO9-5yY
Aquino administration, liable for traffic problem – JV Ejercito
(Eagle News) — According to the Senate Economic Affairs Committee chairman, Senator JV Ejercito, the Aquino administration bears responsibility for the losses of the country’s economy due to the worsening traffic problem faced by Metro Manila. The senator added that the government should have allotted more to its infrastructure problems. Furthermore, he said that the Highway Patrol Group is not enough and that the government should look into more long-term solutions. (Eagle News Service Jay […]
Apple’s new iPhone pre-orders boom in China
The demand for Apple’s latest addition – iPhone 6s is much stronger in China as compared to other parts of the world, including the U.S., according to the latest data unveiled by Apple’s news blog. The inventory blog of iPhone tracked the back-order status of various iPhone models by screen shots of Apple’s estimated waiting time. On Sept 12, shipping waiting time for the new iPhone 6s Plus in China stood at three to four […]
New car performs record-breaking loop the loop
(Reuters) — Jaguar’s new sports car entered the record books on Monday (September 14) when it took the title for performing the largest ever loop the loop in a car ever. Guinness World Records said the Jaguar F-PACE driven by stunt driver Terry Grant successfully completed a 19.08 m tall, 360 degree circle. Grant drove the car after two months of intense preparation, with the international pro driver having to ensure his body was ready […]
Peru announces investigation into alleged arms trafficking in army
(Reuters) — Prosecutors and police in Peru have launched an investigation into the alleged trafficking of arms by the country’s military, after detecting fraudulent documents and missing grenades at the institution, officials said on Tuesday (September 15). Defence Minister Jakke Valakivi Minister said the alleged theft of grenades was detected after a preliminary review conducted a few days ago at some army warehouses. Speaking to media in the Lima, Valakivi said that some soldiers were […]
22 migrants drown as boat capsizes in Aegean Sea
(Reuters) — Twenty-two migrants drowned and 200 more were rescued when a boat capsized in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish coast on Tuesday (September 15). The boat was apparently attempting to reach the Greek island of Kos. A total of 211 immigrants were rescued from the boat while divers recovered the bodies of 22 drowned passengers, a statement from the Turkish coastguard said. The boat went down about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) off the […]
