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Poe and Binay inspect MRT prototype train

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 9 (Eagle News) — Senators Grace Poe and Nancy Binay on Tuesday inspected the new MRT prototype trains in North Avenue Quezon City. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) purchased the prototype from China’s Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co. Ltd CNR Group on August 14. Poe said that she wanted to sure that passengers are comfortable and safe. She added that more tests are needed to ensure that the […]

Aquino clarifies gov’t-INC “understanding” reached during liaison meetings

  (Eagle News) — President Aquino on Tuesday explained that the Philippine government and the Iglesia Ni Cristo had reached an “understanding” where both positions had been clarified which resulted in the INC calling off its “peaceful assembly” after almost five days of protest. In a forum hosted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the President also clarified that he had not talked to INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo during the crisis where thousands […]

Cameron says UK drone strike killed British IS fighters in Syria

ENGLAND, September 8 (Reuters) — Britain has killed two of its own nationals who had been fighting for Islamic State (IS) and plotting attacks on British soil, in its first air strike in Syria, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday (September 7). “In recent weeks, it’s been reported that two ISIL fighters of British nationality, who had been plotting attacks against the UK and other countries have been killed in air strikes. Both Junaid […]

MRT prototype assembly begins; expects completion Thursday night

MANILA, Sept. 3 (PNA) — Assembly for the recently-delivered Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) prototype train coaches kicked off Thursday morning, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said. DOTC spokesperson Miguel Arthur Sagcal confirmed the information by posting photos of the prototype being assembled by its manufacturer, China-based Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. Ltd. on his official Twitter account. In a text message, Sagcal told the Philippines News Agency that once the […]

EU to give 500 million euros to farmers hit by Russia sanctions

BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 8 (Reuters) — The European Commission announced a 500 million euro ($557 million) package of measures on Monday (September 7) to provide relief for farmers stung by slumping prices, triggered partly by the loss of exports to Russia due to EU sanctions against the country. The crisis has triggered a wave of protests which culminated on Monday with nearly 5,000 farmers and more than 1,000 tractors arriving in Brussels, where an emergency […]

North and South Korea agree to hold family reunions in October

SEOUL, September 8 (Reuters) — Families torn apart by the Korean War six decades ago are to reunite briefly near the heavily fortified border of North and South Korea next month under a deal reached between the two sides on Tuesday (September 8), according to a statement from the South. “With regard to the reunions of the separated families, we agreed to hold the reunions from October 20 to 26 at Mount Kumgang. And the […]

Smart phone ingredient found in plant extracts

GERMANY, September 8 (Reuters) — Scientists in Germany have come up with a method for extracting the precious element germanium from plants. The element is a semi-conductor and was used to develop the first transistor because it is able to transport electrical charges extremely quickly. Nowadays, silicon-germanium alloy is indispensable to modern life, crucial in making computers, smartphones and fiber-optic cables. Transparent in infra-red light, germanium is also used in intelligent steering systems and parking […]

Refugees say police blocking their way as they head for Budapest

HUNGARY, September 8 (Reuters) — Migrants and refugees walking through Hungary complained on Monday (September 7) that police were preventing them from making their way to Budapest. The police initially escorted the group, who were heading to the Hungarian capital after leaving a migrant camp on the border. At Roszke, on Hungary’s frontier with Serbia, around 300 migrants broke through a cordon around a reception camp and set off down the wrong side of the […]

Asian shares fall after US, China PMIs hit Wall Street

SEPTEMBER 7 (Reuters) — Asian shares got off on the back foot on Wednesday (September 2) after weak manufacturing activity reports from both the U.S. and China sent Wall Street reeling, while the dollar steadied after steep losses. The Nikkei rose 0.6 percent to 18,275.60 in mid-morning trade after falling to a low of 17,857.30 soon after the market opened. The benchmark index tumbled 3.8 percent on Tuesday (September 1) after surveys showed China’s factory […]

PNP: Beware of robbers, shoplifters

QUEZON CITY, Sept. 7 — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday alerted the public to be vigilant against robbers and shoplifters with the onset of “-ber” months. According to PNP Chief Police Director General Ricardo C. Marquez, crime can happen to anyone at the most unexpected time, and to combat crime the public must be kept informed of the various modus operandi of criminals. These criminals are known to be part of Salisi Gang, Laglag […]

Stricter traffic rules to be implemented today

MANILA, Sep. 7—The Palace on Sunday reminded the public that stricter traffic rules will be impose on Monday, once the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) officially took the lead in managing the traffic along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). “Isa sa mahalagang ipatutupad ay ang mahigpit na pag-obserba doon sa bus lane full. Dapat ang ating mga bus ay nandoon lamang sa loob ng bus lanes o ‘yung tinatawag nating ‘yellow […]