BY LISA MARIA GARZA (Reuters) – Up to 100 people may have had contact with the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, and four people were quarantined in a Dallas apartment where sheets and other items used by the man were put in sealed plastic bags to prevent infection. Health officials said on Thursday that 12 to 18 people had direct contact with the patient, who flew to Texas from Liberia via […]
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More soldiers to be sent around Mt. Mayon to keep people out of danger
LEGAZPI City, Albay (ENS) — The Southern Luzon Command is preparing to send in more soldiers as reinforcement in Albay province to help the members of the 901st Infantry brigade of the Philippine Army in keeping watch around the six to seven kilometer danger zone of Mt. Mayon. Because evacuees kept on returning to their homes inside the danger zone, the Albay provincial government was forced to seek the help of the SOLCOM to […]
Taiwanese demonstrate in support of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy demonstrators
About 100 protesters gathered outside the Hong Kong representative office in Taiwan, demanding that all political and economic talks with China end immediately, in a show of support to the pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong.
Hataman dismisses reports of ISIS presence in ARMM
ARMM Governor Hataman dismissed reports that ISIS members have gotten into the region.
DepEd releases Php23 Million for Albay
The DepEd will release 23 million pesos to procure 15,000 chairs and construct 500 temporary learning spaces for schools being used as evacuation centers in Albay.
Sandiganbayan gives Revilla access to Luy’s ‘Pork’ files
The Sandiganbayan 1st Division allowed the camp of Senator Revilla to access pork barrel principal whistleblower Benhur Luy’s hard drive.
More than 30 people presumed dead following Mt. Ontake’s eruption
More than 500 rescuers in Japan continue their ongoing efforts of searching for victims of Mt. Ontake’s unexpected eruption over the weekend.
ASEAN issues first statement against ISIS and other terrorist groups
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — In its first ever statement against terrorist and extremist organizations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) sent a strongly worded expression of concern against radical groups in Iraq and Syria saying these groups pose a serious threat to the rest of the world if left unchecked. “ASEAN Member States expressed concern over the rise of violence and brutality committed by terrorist/extremist organisations and radical groups in Iraq and Syria, noting […]
Today is last day for SK registration
Children ages 15-17 were encouraged by the COMELEC to use social media and selfies to promote the last day of SK registration.
Storm to enter Philippine Area of Responsibility
There’s a large possibility that the storm being monitored by PAGASA will enter the Philippine area of responsibility by the end of the week. It will be given the designation, “Neneng”.
Government agency must apply for 4-day work week
A government agency must first apply before they can implement a 4-day work week.
PHIVOLCS will not lower alert level
Despite fewer incidents of rockfall and volcanic quakes, the PHIVOLCS said that it will not lower Mayon Volcano’s alert level. The sulfur dioxide emissions of the said volcano has risen, meaning that there is continuous activity inside the volcano. The volcano has also swollen up, indicating that there is magma movement inside of it. PHIVOLCS added that there is a possibility that they would heighten the current alert level if the volcano’s abnormal activity continues. […]





