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(Eagle News) — The National Economic Development Authority Board has given the go-signal for the government to proceed with Phase 1 of the Mindanao Railway Project. The NEDA Board gave its approval for the Tagum-Davao-Digos segment in a meeting on Friday, Nov. 29. Earlier, the NEDA Investment Coordination Committee – Cabinet Committee also gave its approval for the project. Under phase 1, a 74-kilometer at-grade and 26-km elevated (viaduct) commuter railway will be constructed from […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japanese scientists will begin the country’s first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday. The vaccine, which has previously been tested in monkeys, uses an inactivated form of the virus that can only effectively replicate in artificial cells. Scientists hope that will make it safer than other treatments, the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo said in a […]
https://youtu.be/MICnhkGNBNA (Eagle News) – E-sports events made their historic debut at the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, December 5, at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila. There are six medals to be contested in the events which should all conform to the standards of the International Olympic Committee that the selected games should not “should not promote the culture of violence and gambling.” The games are under three categories: PC, […]
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over portions of Apayao, Cagayan, Abra and Kalinga. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are particularly being experienced over Conner and Kabugao in Apayao; and in Abulug, Gonzaga and Santa Ana in Cagayan. Light to moderate rains are also expected over Bangued, Boliney, Bucloc, Penarrubia and Tubo in Abra; Flora, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela in Apayao; Allacapan, Amulung, […]
(Eagle News) — The venue of the murder trial of former Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo over the killing of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe is now in Metro Manila. This was after the Supreme Court second division granted the request of Gertrudes Batocabe, Batocabe’s wife; Justin Caesar Anthony Batocabe; and Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin for the transfer of the venue from Branch 10 of the regional trial court in Albay, […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Million Volunteer Run (MVR) 5 is all ready for the starting gun this Sunday, December 8. Runners from all over Metro Manila are expected to gather at the Quirino Grandstand to show support for the Red Cross in its efforts to raise funds to aid disaster-stricken communities. “This is a run for humanity. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of those who are greatly affected […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Dec. 6, questioned the results of a Social Weather Stations survey that said a majority of Filipinos were worried about the rising number of Chinese workers in the country. “It is a matter of research methodology. We note that the survey question has been slantly phrased as: ‘Gaano po kayo nababahala sa pagdami ng dayuhang Intsik na nagtratrabaho sa Pilipinas?’ Necessarily, the response is logical and expected because […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Toronto Raptors clamped down on Houston’s NBA scoring leader James Harden Thursday, but his Rockets teammates filled the void in a 119-109 win over the reigning champions. Forward Ben McLemore led Houston with a season-high 28 points and Russell Westbrook contributed a triple-double of 19 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the Rockets bounced back from a controversial double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. […]
by Ivan Couronne WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Immigrants to Switzerland who became naturalized citizens saw their earnings rise significantly compared to those who did not obtain the passport, a study showed Wednesday. Average annual earnings were 13.5 percent greater for immigrants 15 years after they narrowly won naturalization through a local referendum, equal to about 5,500 Swiss Francs ($5,500), against immigrants who lived in the country but were unable to obtain nationality. “These findings […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Dec. 6, gave the assurance the higher inflation rate in November was “not a cause for alarm.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that although the country registered a 1.3 percent rate, higher than the 0.8 percent in October this year, “for the first 11 months of this year, inflation rate averaged at 2.5%, which the Department of Trade and Industry says is ‘still a very tamed inflation rate..” […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute on Thursday, Dec. 5, to the policeman who used his body to shield students from a grenade that had been hurled by an assailant in Misamis Oriental on Nov. 28. The President posthumously awarded Police Master Sergeant Jason Magno with an Order of Lapu-Lapu Magalong Medal and the Philippine National Police Medal of Valor, while his family received financial assistance. Also recognized was Master Sergeant Alice Balido, who responded […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Dec. 6, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Cebgo DG 6009/6010 Manila-Basco-Manila Skyjet M8 816/817 Manila-Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains are expected in parts os the Philippines due to the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front.
