CEBU, August 4 (PIA) – The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Visayas is eyeing a possible solution to address the problem of stranded passengers in ports at the height of a weather disturbance. In a press conference held in line with the observance of National Disaster Consciousness Month on July, PAGASA Visayas Chief Engr. Oscar Tabada said that a coastal radar that can gather data on the state of the sea up to 300 km range […]
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PHL, pinaka-positibong bansa – survey
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nanguna ang Pilipinas bilang pinaka-positibong bansa sa quarterly survey ng Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions. Sa naturang survey, naungusan ng Pilipinas ang may 63 bansang kasali sa survey, makaraang makakuha ito ng 132 optimism score. Ipinaliwanag ng Nielsen na all time high na maituturing ang kumpiyansa ng mga tao sa Pilipinas na indikasyon ng pagkakaroon ng bansa ng 6.9 gross domestic product (GDP) para sa […]
Duterte backs immediate revival of ROTC
MANILA, Aug 4 — The Duterte administration wants the immediate revival of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program as soon as legal requirements are in place, a Palace official said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said it was President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who personally backed the ROTC’s revival. “It is going to help in the building of discipline and values, especially in this generation, and we expect ROTC to […]
DOH welcome WHO position paper on dengue vaccine, urges public to intensify household measures
MANILA, Aug 4 – The Department of Health (DOH) welcomes World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent statement on dengue vaccine introduction in countries with greater than 50% prevalence among age group targeted for vaccination. This is consistent with DOH introduction in the three regions involving schoolchildren in grade 4 (at least 9 years old) who are enrolled in public schools in Regions III, IV-A, and National Capital Region (NCR). From April to July 2016, more than […]
Palace plans to re-implement ROTC program
QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang expressed its desire to re-implement the mandatory Reserved Officer Training Corps to instill discipline in the Filipino youth. Youth representatives, on the other hand, expressed their agreement regarding the desire to instill discipline in the youth but also expressed the desire to explore alternative programs rather than the re-implementation of the mandatory ROTC program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
Malacañang ready to include the public in charter change
QUEZON City, Philippines – After the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that four out of ten Filipinos do not agree with federalism, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Malacañang is ready to involve the public in the debate and discussion regarding charter change. Andanar added that it is about time to review the 1987 Constitution especially with 77% of the public not conversant with the issue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]
ICYMI: Interview with PNP spokesperson Dionardo Carlos
QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Philippine National Police spokesperson Sr. Supt. Dionardo Carlos cleared that no raid was actually conducted in the compound owned by Mayor Ronaldo Espinosa but a regular police action after the PNP patrol in the area was fired upon from the Espinosa compound. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Twitter introduces “Twitter Barangay Hall”
QUEZON City, Philippines – Social networking service, Twitter, will form the first “Twitter Barangay Hall” for President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, the Twitter Barangay Hall will help President Duterte give his announcements to the public. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/2koJFkYyaxw
DOH orders return of dengue express lanes in public hospitals
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Health ordered public hospitals to re-implement dengue express lanes especially in areas with large number of dengue cases. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/DqJdgKk8CMI
Airport police undergoes surprise drug test
QUEZON City, Philippines – Members of the airport police on duty the night of August 2 underwent a surprise drug test as part of the drug-free campaign of the Manila International Airport Authority. Those whose results came back positive will undergo further investigation and confirmatory tests. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Sen. Laila De Lima, sasailalim sa imbestigasyon dahil sa pagkakasangkot sa mga big time drug lord
Eagle News — Sasailalim ngayon sa isang masusing imbestigasyon si Senador Laila de Lima dahil sa pagkakasangkot umano nito sa mga big time drug lord sa Bilibid. Sinabi ni Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre sa isang media conference na paiimbestigahan ang lahat ng opisyal ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ng nagdaang Administrasyon na noon ay pinangunahan ni De Lima. Ayon pa kay Aguirre, nagsagawa na ng imbestigasyon ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) sa mga DOJ Officials […]
Second Manila Conference on the South China Sea, isasagawa ngayong araw
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa araw na ito ay nakatakdang isagawa ang second Manila Conference on the South China Sea. Ito ay may temang “Managing tensions revisiting regional efforts and fostering cooperation”. Dadaluhan ito ng mga kawani na mula sa iba’t ibang sangay at sektor mapa-pribado man o pang pangpamahalaan. Ang naturang conference ay isasagawa ng dalawang araw na forum. Ilan sa mga nakahandang talakayin ay ang sumusunod; Implications for Regional Security The Application of International […]
