MANILA, Philippines, July 22 (Eagle News) — The new commander of the U.S Pacific Fleet assured that the United States and China have a positive relation despite amid tension between America and Beijing due to territorial disputes involving the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Brunei and Malaysia. Meanwhile, Admiral Scott Swift assured that the U.S Navy is ready and prepared to respond to any contingency that will happen in the South China Sea. (Eagle News Service) […]
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PNP, all set for President Aquino’s final SONA
MANILA, Philippines, July 22 (Eagle News) — According to newly installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ricardo Marquez, the PNP is ready for President Benigno S. Aquino III’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will deliver on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City. (Eagle News Service)
China conducts Massive Military Drill in South China Sea
SOUTH China Sea, July 22 (Eagle News) — Chinese navy’s South China Sea Fleet recently conducted a landing drill to hone its combat capacity. The drill involved a landing brigade, Marine Corps, amphibious forces and navy helicopter units. The landing formation, namely the “red” side, successfully broke rival army blockades, and transported troops to a landing area after one-day and two-night voyage. The drill also featured a combined command system. It aimed to test the […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo to cap centennial year with Unity Games International
AS its centennial year closes and its 101st anniversary dawns this July 27, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) will stage the first international championships of its multi-sports federation known as “Unity Games” as one of the highlights of its anniversary commemoration. Around 2,000 athletes representing INC membership from 17 countries worldwide will compete in 12 sports events,namely basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, badminton, bowling, chess, taekwondo, and track and field. Aside from […]
Seaweed tastes like bacon
OREGON, United States of America, July 21 (Eagle News) – A group from the Oregon State University discovered a new type of seaweed that is not only full of nutrients and antioxidants but also has a taste that is similar to bacon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mvIEMklE6EI
PNP to implement tight security for President Aquino’s last SONA
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 21 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will implement tighter security measures for the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III which will be held on Monday, July 27 at the session hall of the House of Representatives. The PNP also reiterated their readiness for the SONA and that they are expecting 30, 000 rallyists – the largest number of protesters recorded for […]
Members of police allege cover-up in Manila rub-out
MANILA, Philippines, July 21 (Eagle News) – Several members of the Manila Police District (MPD) allege that there is a cover-up in the investigation conducted by the MPD regarding the rub-out incident in Sampaloc, Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
AFP to secure oil exploration in West Philippine Sea
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 21 (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in particular the Philippine Navy, was given the mandate to secure the oil exploration to be conducted in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone in the West Philippine Sea. The AFP believes that the Chinese Coast Guard will not harass the oil exploration mission. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
South China Sea Fleet conducts landing drill
CHINESE navy’s South China Sea Fleet recently conducted a landing drill to hone its combat capacity, according to China’s state-run media, China Central Television (CCTV). The CCTV video footage showed that the drill involved a landing brigade, marine corps, amphibious forces and navy helicopter units. The landing formation, namely the “red” side, successfully broke rival army blockades, and transported troops to a landing area after one-day and two-night voyage, CCTV said in its report. The […]
Dengue affects Romblon
ROMBLON, Philippines, July 20 (Eagle News) — According to the local government of Romblon, there is a rising incident of dengue in the province with 34 cases already recorded. The Department of Health (DOH) is now conducting a campaign against dengue in the said province. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/q-t7eFaujVM
NFA guarantees adequate rice supply
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 20 (Eagle News) — The National Food Administration (NFA) assured the public that there is enough rice supply during the lean months despite said period lasting till October due to the effects of El Niño. The NFA was able to ensure that the price of rice will remain stable by acquiring sufficient buffer stocks through rice imports from Thailand and Vietnam. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) […]
Expect China’s criticism regarding US surveillance flight
MANILA, Philippines, July 20 (Eagle News) — According to Philippine security experts, the public should expect China to express criticisms regarding the 7-hour surveillance mission of the United States of America over the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, adding that this is the usual reaction of China whenever the United States take steps in the area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)





