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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol threatened to file charges of economic sabotage against traders who hoard rice. “The moment I sense that there is an attempt on the part of rice traders to create a rice shortage I will recommend to the President the creation of a task force that would open up and inspect all warehouses all over the country and those found hoarding rice should be charged with […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Muslim community expressed fears that the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law will once again be delayed after the death of Mohaimen Abo, also known as “Boy Bangsamoro.” Boy Bangsamoro is a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces and is the younger brother of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s Vice-Chairman Ghadzali Jaafar. Boy Bangsamoro was killed during a police operation in Barangay Linangcob, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. According […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Various oil companies implemented another round of oil price hikes effective Tuesday morning, April 18. Gasoline prices were increased by 45 centavos (Php 0.45) per liter while diesel prices increased by P0.65 centavos per liter. For kerosene, the price increase was 60 centavos (Php 0.60) per liter. Big oil companies such as Pilipinas Shell, PTT Philippines, Flying V and Seaoil announced their price adjustments this morning at 6:00 AM, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang thanked the public for their continued support for President Duterte after Pulse Asia released the result of its latest survey which showed the President received a 78 percent approval rating. The President’s 78 percent approval rating was 20 points higher compared to Vice President Leni Robredo’s 58 percent approval rating. Abella said that the public’s trust in the President is proof that the administration is on the right […]
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 […]
CARRANGLAN, Nueva Ecija (Eagle News) — A passenger bus fell into a deep ravine killing at least 24 passengers, and injuring several others on Tuesday (April 18) in Barangay Capintalan in this town. The Leomarick bus came from Isabela and was bound for Candon, Ilocos Sur when it fell into the ravine. Fifteen people were dead on the spot. The bus reportedly lost its breaks, according to witnesses. Initial information claimed the driver and the conductor were […]
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Matapos ang sunod-sunod na bilang ng mga pagpatay at pagsuko ng mga ilang miyembro ng bandidong Abu Sayyaf, nagplaplano na rin umanong sumuko ang leader nito na si Sulu ASG Leader Radulan Sahiron. Ayon sa ilang sumukong miyembro ay nais na rin aniyang sumuko ni Sahiron. Sinabi ni Lt. Gen Carlito G. Galvez Jr., Commander ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Forces Western Mindanao Command na susuko si Radulan maging […]
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 […]
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan (Eagle News) – Nagsagawa ang ilang ahensiya ng Lamitan City sa Basilan ng clean-up drive nitong Martes, April 18 sa lahat ng metro barangay kabilang ang Sta. Clara at Ubit. Pinangunahan mismo ni Mayor Rose Furigay at asawang si Vice Mayor Roderic Furigay ang aktibidad. May tema itong “Environmental and Climate Literacy” alinsunod na rin sa paggunita ng Earth Day Celebration. Ang nasabing socio-civic activity ay pinangunahan ng mga empleyado ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) na […]
(Eagle News) — With a market which is even bigger than that of the United States, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working vigorously toward integrating the region’s economies to bring the benefits of growth to the 650 million people in this 10-nation bloc. This was how Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III explained the “compelling” reason to implement the ASEAN goal of a single market and production base under the ASEAN Economic […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A 17-year-old girl has died after being mauled by a shark in full view of her parents on Australia’s southwest coast, authorities said Tuesday. Laeticia Brouwer was on holiday and went surfing with her father near Wylie Bay late Monday afternoon, police said. The girl had lost a leg and was bleeding heavily when she was pulled from the water. She was rushed to a hospital in the Western Australian town of […]
TOKYO,Japan (Reuters) — United States Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday (April 18) that “all options are on the table” when it comes to North Korea, but that the US will work closely with Japan and its allies in aiming for a peaceful resolution to the reclusive state’s nuclear and missile ambitions. Pence, who arrived in Tokyo from South Korea earlier in the day, has warned the reclusive North, which has conducted a series […]
