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DAVAO, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Davao City chapter, in coordination with local authorities, participated in forest fire response activities in Mt. Apo in Davao from March 29 to April 3. PRC Davao City chapter’s search and rescue team was mobilized with 13 members who helped in the firefighting efforts. The team also set up a first aid station and provided first aid services to other responders in the area and […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The New Zealand government welcomed the announcement of the country’s first direct air service to the Philippines. Air New Zealand said its Auckland-Manila air service would run three times a week from December. Since 2012, the New Zealand government had negotiated more than 50 new or amended air agreements, bringing the total to 76. Auckland Airport estimated the service, using a B767-300ER aircraft, would contribute 29 million New Zealand dollars […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Former Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim and 14 others were charged with graft before the office of the ombudsman in connection with the construction of an alleged school building in Tondo, Manila amounting to 68.521 million pesos. In the 12-page complaint filed by Rosemarie Fernandez, the respondents allegedly violated section 3 (e) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the “Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act”, for the controversial project. The camp […]
(Eagle News) — Inatasan ng Commission on Audit (COA) ang PhilHealth na ilipat sa national budget ang halos P148, 000, 000 na unauthorized allowance at benefits ng mga opisyal nito noong 2012. Sa isang hiwalay na desisyon, inatasan din ng COA ang PhilHealth na isauli ang halos 64 million pesos na illegal bonus na tinanggap ng personnel noong 2011. Nilagdaan nina COA Chairman Michael Aguinaldo at Commissioner Jose Fabia ang desisyon na nagbabasura sa petition for […]
LANAO Del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines – Suspected foreign and local terrorist groups in Lanao Del Sur are currently holding six civilians as captives. Said civilians were all working in a sawmill. According to the Moro Islamic Liberation Force, they are currently negotiating with said group. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/D5dmVH4Pg7g
MANILA, Philippines — Due to a series of volcanic activities and quakes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology banned mountaineers and hikers from going near the crater of Mt. Bulusan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The “Balikatan” exercises 2016 committee is ready if ever the order is issued that said joint military exercises should be conducted in the West Philippine Sea despite the continuous statements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that said military exercises are in no way connected with the ongoing territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Meralco are coordinating with the Department of Energy and the Department of Science and Technology to ensure that the power outage incident in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last Saturday (April 2) will be prevented from occurring again. Meralco developed a stronger partnership with the MIAA, appointing a relationship manager to NAIA Terminal 3. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
PASIG City, Philippines – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration warned the public against an employment scam using the name of the Marriott Hotel. Said scam offers employment in Canada and United Kingdom through email and social media. The POEA added that legitimate companies don’t collect employment fees. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – In commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan and the Philippine Veterans Week, The Light Rail Transit Authority will provide free rides in LRT Line 2 from Recto to Santolan to Philippine veterans from April 5 to 11. The LRTA added that it will strictly implement the “No Veterans’ ID, No Free Ride” Rule. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/TBFgy7QmXVs
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways warned the public regarding against individuals misrepresenting themselves as DPWH officials to sell raffle tickets to raise funds for senior citizens. The DPWH added that the department was not allowed to directly solicit funds and that the public should immediately report said individuals. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NUjebw9qAq4
MANILA, Philippines – Beep card concessionaire AF Payments Inc., aims to widen its reloading and tap-and-go ticketing system to lessen the passenger queues. Said company is looking into the possibility of partnering with convenient stores and payment centers for the easier reloading of beep cards. According to data, 1.5 million beep cards have been activated as of March 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
