In Brussels, the European Union decided to conduct anti-terror projects in cooperation with some Muslim nations. This in the wake of terrorist attack in Paris and a foiled terrorist cell in Belgium.
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Earthquake shakes Tawi-tawi
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, a tectonic earthquake shook the province of Tawi-tawi early today. Said earthquake reached magnitude 5.6. PHIVOLCS warned against aftershocks.
Federer routs Lu in Australian Open, Sharapova also wins
Roger Federer strolled into the second round of the Australian Open with a clinical 6-4 6-2 7-5 rout of Taiwan’s Lu Yen-Hsun under the lights of Rod Laver Arena on Monday (January 19). In ominous form after winning the Brisbane International in the leadup, the 33-year-old Swiss was impenetrable on serve and charged around the court like a teenager to preserve his unbeaten record in the first round at Melbourne Park in his 16th appearance. […]
113,000 residents evacuated because of typhoon “Amang”; typhoon now a mere LPA
More than 113,000 residents of Bicol and Eastern Visayas were evacuated from their homes because of typhoon Amang, international name Mekkhala. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), a total of 20,695 families or 113,160 persons were evacuated in the provinces of Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Leyte, Biliran, Eastern Samar, and Samar. More than 5,000 families or 21,000 residents were placed in 61 evacuation centers. At least two […]
3rd fuel price cut takes effect this year
(Eagle News Service) — Fuel price cuts were again implemented on Monday, January 19, 2015, which is the third time that price rollbacks occurred this year. The following price rollbacks were effective January 19: P1.25 per liter for gasoline; P1.45 per liter for diesel; and P1.25 per liter for kerosene. This fuel price cut happened a week after a P1.70 per liter cut in gasoline, P1.60 per liter in kerosene, and a P1.50 per liter in diesel […]
Oscar-nominated war film leads box office
Leading the American and Canadian box office is the Oscar-nominated war film “American Sniper”, earning 9.2 million dollars in ticket sales.
Cotto vs. Alvarez will not push through
Despite the offer of Alvarez’s camp, Cotto’s inaction despite the deadline means that the match between the two boxers will not push through.
Obama proposes new tax
It is expected that the highlight of United States President Barak Obama’s State of the Union Address will be his new tax proposal.
Passengers forced to walk due to closing of major roads
Passengers were forced to walk to be able to make it in time for their flights after major roads near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were closed due to the departure of Pope Francis.
Mali, Ebola free
The Health Minister of Mali declared his country Ebola-free after 42 days of no new Ebola cases being recorded. The Ebola virus caused six deaths in said country.
Trapped Albay residents, safely rescued
The residents of a barangay in Manito, Albay were successfully rescued after being isolated due to a landslide caused by “Amang”.
Drone aerials reveal destruction at Donetsk airport
Aerial footage shot by a drone and posted to a social media website on Friday (January 16) purports to show terminal buildings and other structures at Donetsk International Airport in a state of complete destruction after months of conflict there. Army.SOS, a Ukrainian group that supports the army by buying ammunition, food and supplies for soldiers, said the video was shot on January 15, but neither the video’s authenticity, nor the date it was shot […]
