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“Digital transformation is not about technology, but it’s about building capabilities and competencies in a strategic way.” In the 27th episode of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s online business show “Open for Business,” Reynaldo Lugtu, President and CEO of Hungry Workhorse emphasized that ‘digital transformation is not only a concept, it is a reality but it is also a journey that you take as an owner of a company or a startup.’ Lugtu, one of the country’s most […]
(Eagle News)—-Maynilad Water Services Inc. said some of its customers had their water service interrupted on Sunday, Dec. 16. Maynilad said the interruption will last until 5 p.m. in selected barangays in Las Piñas, Parañaque and Muntinlupa, and in Bacoor. Below are the affected barangays in each area: Bacoor City: Molino II Molino III Molino VII Queens Row Central Queens Row East Queens Row West San Nicolas III Las Piñas: Almanza Uno Amanza Dos (T.S. […]
(Eagle News)—-The firearms of Metro Manila policemen will no longer be sealed in time for the holidays. In a radio interview, National Capital Region Police Office chief Guillermo Eleazar, said this was because “parang mali. Umpisa palang wala ka nang tiwala.” He noted that since police authorities no longer sealed the firearms of their men during the holidays, there have been less incidents of indiscriminate firing. He gave the assurance the police would be deployed […]
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Several thousand people marched in Rome Saturday in protest at Italy’s tough new anti-migrant law which makes it easier to expel new arrivals. The protesters waved flags and donned yellow vests emblazoned with the slogan “Get up! Stand Up! for your right” in a reference to the famous Bob Marley song. The new law would “only increase the number of people without papers in Italy and force people underground”, protester […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said both the Filipino people and the American people should be credited for the return of the historic Balangiga Bells, as he acknowledged the “long and tedious process” as well as “several efforts” made by his predecessors for the return of the bells 117 years since they were taken as war trophies by American soldiers. During the turn-over ceremony of the bells on Saturday, December 15, at the Balangiga […]
(Eagle News)—The son of Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon tested negative for illegal drugs, the police said. But Senior Supt. Felix Servita Jr., Naga police director, said Nicanor Faeldon Jr. will still be charged for being a visitor of an identified drug den, as provided for in the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. This was after a report released by the Crime Laboratory of Camarines Sur showed the sachets seized from the house where the younger […]
by Carlos HAMANN Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A federal judge in Texas ruled late Friday that the US health care law known as Obamacare is unconstitutional — a ruling that opposition Democrats vowed to appeal. US District Judge Reed O’Connor’s 55-page ruling came in a lawsuit filed by several Republican state attorneys general opposed to the federal government health plan, known officially as the Affordable Care Act. Conservative Republicans have […]
by Daniel DE CARTERET Agence France Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia now recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday, but a contentious embassy shift from Tel Aviv will not occur until a peace settlement is achieved. Canberra became one of just a few governments around the world to follow US President Donald Trump’s lead and recognize the contested city as Israel’s capital, but Morrison also committed to recognizing […]
by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) — EBC Films takes center stage once more with the international release of its first full-length feature film, “Guerrero.” “Guerrero” premiered in Philippine cinemas on October 2017. Since then, it has won accolades, including, “Best Feature Comedy Film” in the 2018 Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema, “Best Editing of a Foreign Language Film” in the 2018 Madrid International Film Fest, and “Movie Child Performer of […]
(Eagle News)–Six men were killed after a house in Quezon City collapsed on Friday, Dec. 14. Authorities said Nilo Mangoso, Donald Conde, Benito Añora, Ryan Regueros, Johnny Gabin and Reymark Diestro were having a drinking session on the rooftop of the house in Barangay Bahay Toro when the incident took place. The house was reportedly beside a river. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
(Eagle News)–Several flights scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 15, were canceled due to bad weather. The Manila International Airport Authority said canceled were the following: Cebu Pacific 5J 504: Manila-Tuguegarao 5J 505: Tuguegarao-Manila CebGo DG 6190: Legazpi-Manila DG 6194: Legazpi-Manila DG 6192: Legazpi-Manila DG 6191: Manila-Legazpi DG 6189: Manila-Legazpi DG 6193: Manila-Legazpi
