Public Affairs

What to do during an earthquake

With the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology releasing the detailed map of areas affected by the Western and Eastern Valley Fault System, we can now prepare for the eventuality when an earthquake hits! Be prepared and share the knowledge.

Maternity notification sa pamamagitan ng TEXT-SSS, sinimulan na

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Inanunsyo ng Social Security System (SSS) na maaari nang magpadala ng kanilang maternity notification ang voluntary at self-employed na babaeng miyembro sa pamamagitan ng TEXT-SSS. Sinabi ni SSS President at Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Dooc na dahil sa TEXT-SSS, ang mga indibidwal na miyembro ay may iba nang paraan para ipaalam sa SSS ang kanilang pagbubuntis maliban sa personal na pagpunta sa SSS branch para mag-file ng maternity notification. […]

“Paglilingkod sa Bayan, Serbisyo sa Mamamayan:” EBC sets public service project on Dec. 2 for those with concerns on SSS, Philhealth, PSA and Pag-ibig

  QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — In connection with its 50th anniversary next year, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be holding a public service project for those who have concerns with the Social Security System, (SSS), Philhealth, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and Pag-ibig. The project “Paglilingkod sa Bayan, Serbisyo sa Mamamayan” is initiated by EBC’s Radyo Agila DZEC, the broadcast company’s AM radio. Starting from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, December […]

MMDA suspends implementation of number-coding for ASEAN Summit

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority will temporarily suspend the number-coding scheme on Friday, April 28 in preparation for the Association of South East Asian Nation Summit. Exempted from the suspension of the number coding scheme are Makati City and Las Piñas. The agency has also advised motorists and commuters to expect heavy traffic in Manila, Pasay and Makati City for the duration of the summit from April 26 to […]

Australia to implement stricter visa rules for foreign skilled workers

(Eagle News) – The Australia government will implement stricter visa requirements for skilled workers from overseas. According to Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull, they will remove the visa program for skilled workers in the restaurant, information and medical industries because of criticisms that it is affecting the employment of native Australians. Because of this, the Australian embassy has decided to also increase visa fees for foreign workers. Overseas workers are also required to be more […]

South Korea advises its nationals against travelling to Bohol

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The South Korean Foreign Ministry has issued a special travel advisory for Bohol province, warning its citizens to avoid visiting the region, following the clashes of police and soldiers with suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf. According to the South Korean Foreign Ministry, the travel advisory would remain in place until April 23. “Judging that public insecurity could continue for some time on the Island of Bohol, the venue of […]

Livelihood training at seminar kaloob ng Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program para sa mga nais magnegosyo

Ang Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program (GTSDP) ay ilang taon na ring tumutulong sa mga Filipino sa pamamagitan ng livelihood training at seminar na magagamit bilang negosyo o kaya naman bilang ordinary skill sa araw-araw. Isang organisasyon na nagbibigay ng mga livelihood trainings ang itinayo upang maging daan para makatulong na makapagbigay ng bagong kaalaman sa komunidad, ito ang Golden Treasure Skills and Development Program (GTSDP). Ilan sa mga livelihood trainings nito ay ang […]

PRC, nagbabala ukol sa pekeng online ID renewal service

(Eagle News) — Nag-paalala ang Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) sa mga magre-renew ng kanilang professional Identification Cards na direktang makipag-ugnayan sa ahensya upang hindi maging biktima ng identity theft. Ito ay matapos makatanggap ng ulat ang PRC na may ilang grupong nag-aalok ng pekeng renewal services sa internet. Ayon sa PRC, maaaring direktang i-renew ang mga litrato ng professionals sa anumang tanggapan at opisyal na online services ng ahensya. Maaaring ma-access ang online services ng […]

MMDA plans to regulate private cars’ window tints

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to regulate the window tints of private vehicles for three months. The plan is geared toward apprehending colorum vehicles and toward encouraging ride-sharing. He said if approved, the regulation of car tints will also help the MMDA better enforce Republic Act No. 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving, and help the Philippine National Police (PNP) prevent crimes committed usually in heavily tinted vehicles. […]

FDA-8 warns public against buying unregistered food products, supplements and cosmetics

(PIA) — The public must take extra precaution in consuming and using unregistered food products, supplements and cosmetics, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Eastern Visayas warned recently. FDA supervisor Dr. Sonia Cabahit said the quality of products which do not have a certificate of product registration from FDA cannot be guaranteed. “It is the responsibility of every consumer to look into the product that you are going to eat, drink or use as […]

DOH sa publiko: Mag-ingat sa 6 na summer diseases

By Cess Alvarez Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Nagbabala  ang Department of Health (DOH) sa publiko laban sa anim na tinatawag na common summer diseases. Ito ay kinabibilangan ng sore eyes, sunburn, sipon at ubo, suka at tae, sakit sa balat at sakmal ng aso. Sinabi ng DOH na ang “sore eyes o con­junctivitis” kapag mali ang paggamot ay maaaring magresulta sa pagkabulag. Maari ring makahawa ang bacteria o virus. Maiiwasan  naman  ang sunburn […]

Comelec: Extension of barangay, SK voters’ registration ‘unlikely’

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it was “unlikely” there would be an extension of the ongoing voters’ registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls. According to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez, the commission sees no valid reason at this time to extend the registration. “Although there has yet to be a formal request for an extension of the voter registration, current prevailing events make it unlikely,” he […]