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Over-eating instant noodles can be dangerous to your health

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the latest study of the Harvard University, too much eating of instant noodles is dangerous to the health because it contains elements that increase the possibility of having heart problems and stroke. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

“Walang Take Two” – a success

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — The full-length feature produced by INC Cinema, “Walang Take Two” proved to be a success after it opened in the Aliw Theater. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Maynilad warns against water interruption this week

METRO Manila, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — Water concessionaire Maynilad asked the public to store water in preparation of the water interruption starting Wednesday, September 16 as Maynilad prepares for the El Niño. Said water interruption will last from 9: 00 PM to 4:00 AM. For a list of the affected areas, see the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/FOlbU_UokIc

Filipinos now at 101.8 million

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the recent census, the population of the Philippines ballooned to 101.8 million. Said population census will serve as the basis of allocation of budget to the appropriate local government units as well as government offices and agencies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/VBnaKBf7cME

Solon recommends increase in budget of PNP-HPG

QUEZON City, Philippines – Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo is proposing for the re-alignment of the budget for 2016 of the Philippine National Police (PNP), taking in consideration the increased mandate of the Highway Patrol Group. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OV0k2aNvvec

Several roads remain unpassable in Japan

September 14 (Eagle News) — Many roads in Japan remain impassable despite the lessening of the flood due to uprooted trees and abandoned vehicles. Rescue operations are still ongoing and the casualties have reached seven. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/_NtcwYC9CQo

More senators call for re-opening of Mamasapano incident investigation

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — With President Benigno S. Aquino III himself saying that the alternative truth should be known by the public, Senators Tito Sotto and Francis “Chiz” Escudero is asking for the re-opening of the investigation of the Mamasapano incident, especially when there are reports saying that it is not the Special Action Force (SAF) commandos who killed the terrorist known as Marwan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]

Malaysia arrests three suspects in connection with Bangkok blast

SEPTEMBER 14 (Reuters) — Malaysia has arrested three suspects in connection with the investigation into a bomb blast in central Bangkok last month that killed 20 people, police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said on Monday (September 14). Two Malaysians and a Pakistani national were arrested and were assisting with the investigation, Khalid told reporters. The Pakistani suspect is male while one of the local suspects is female and the other is male, he added. “I […]

Migrants crowd Vienna’s main station to wait for trains

SEPTEMBER 14 (Eagle News) — Austrian authorities braced themselves for another wave of migrants and refugees coming over the border from Hungary on Sunday (September 13), after a brief lull in arrivals gave them a chance to re-stock reception centers. Migrants crowded into Vienna’s Westbahnhof train station, one of the city’s main stations, where trains depart for Germany. Volunteers were on hand to give out refreshments and to help keep the children amused with toys […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Did you know that for every 5 seconds, 1 website is hacked! Be Aware! Be Secured! Help spread cybersecurity awareness now! September is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Infographics designer: Shaira Darleen Barretto Research and Editing by: Joana Joyce Marcaida and MRF Bonalos

Taxi drivers protest against Uber

Costa Rican taxi drivers were the latest group to join the worldwide chorus of protests against Uber, the ride-hailing service, in San Jose on Sunday (September 13). Hundreds of drivers congregated in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral to voice their concerns and anger over what they view is a job stealing business. “Uber has done a lot of damage at the national level to the humble families of taxi drivers,” said Ivan Urena, the Costa […]

At least nine killed in bomb attacks in north Cameroon

SEPTEMBER 14 (Reuters) — At least nine people were killed in two bomb attacks on Sunday (September 13) in the northern Cameroon town of Kolofata, according to local officials, in what appeared to be the latest attack by the Boko Haram Islamist militant group from nearby Nigeria. Regional prefect Babila Akaou said the two attacks took place close to the Latin neighborhood of the town before 9 a.m. (0800 GMT). Army spokesman Colonel Didier Badjeck, […]