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QUEZON City, Philippines, July 30 (Eagle News) — The New Era University participated in the Metro Manila-wide Shake Drill, with students and faculty of all levels,from college to pre-school joining in on the activity to ensure their preparedness for the eventuality of the big earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAKATI City, Philippines, July 30 (Eagle News) — The Aseana Open FIeld in Makati City served as the command center of the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill, where many possible scenarios were simulated, including rescue helicopter operations. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
(Eagle News) — The metro-wide earthquake drill was a success with around six to seven million people participating in the “drop, cover and hold” exercise that was meant to prepare citizens for the so-called “Big One” – a 7.2 magnitude quake, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority. Metro Manila, which has an estimated population of 11 million people, is the seat of government and considered the most populous region in the Philippines. It […]
PASIG City, Philippines, July 30 (Eagle News) — Meralco warned the public against the possibility of higher electric charges in the coming month due to supply restrictions placed on the Malampaya natural gas plant which can lead to higher price of electricity on the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Kv7wdDI-2-Q
MANILA, Philippines, July 30 (Eagle News) — After an incident where several students were rushed to hospitals after receiving deworming medicine from the Department of Health (DOH), Secretary of Health Janet Garin stated that there is no truth about allegations that the DOH gave expired deworming medicine. She added that said medicine passed the qualifications of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being distributed to students. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, […]
(Reuters) — A University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man has been charged with murder after a grand jury investigation, the Hamilton County prosecutor said on Wednesday (July 29). Prosecutor Joseph Deters, speaking bluntly at a news conference to announce the charges, called the July 19 death of Samuel Dubose, 43, “senseless” and totally unnecessary. He said Ray Tensing, the white officer who shot Dubose in the head, never should […]
(Reuters) — Malaysia said on Wednesday (July 29) it has sent a team to Reunion Island off the east coast of Africa to determine whether washed-up debris may be from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 that is believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean last year. No trace has been found of the Boeing 777, which disappeared in March last year carrying 239 passengers and crew from Kuala Lumpur, bound for Beijing. Most […]
METRO Manila, Philippines, July 29 (Eagle News) – According to Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francisco Tolentino, an estimated 5-6 million is expected to participate in the Metrowide Shakedrill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, July 29 (Eagle News) — The Malacañang ordered government agencies and private organizations to participate in the Metrowide Earthquake Drill through the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 79. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/KCHTTy822pY
METRO Manila, Philippines, July 29 (Eagle News) — A 30-second recorded message using the voice of Metro Manila Development Authority Francisco Tolentino and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Director Renato Solidum will serve as the signal to start the Metrowide Shakedrill which aims to prepare Metro Manila for the expected big earthquake. The public is urged to participate in the said earthquake drill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) […]
Are you ready for the Metrowide Shake drill? Here’s what you have to do: Please see: What to do during an Earthquake for further safety tips and instructions. For more info, visit: http://www.metromanilashakedrill.com/ Infographics designer: Dexter Magno Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
(Eagle News) — Iglesia Ni Cristo ministers, who were earlier reported by media to be missing, have come out in the open to belie claims of expelled INC ministers and other critics that they were abducted and tortured. INC ministers Jojo Nemis, Arnel Tumanan, Nolan Olarte, and Lowell Menorca II came out in televised interviews today on NET 25 saying that they are safe and well, and have never ever been kidnapped nor hurt. Another […]
