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(Eagle News) — Ang local government unit (LGU) Mulanay sa pangunguna ng Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar ay nakikiisa sa Philippine Statics Authority (PSA) sa pagdiriwang ng Civil Registration Month 2017. Ito ay may temang: “Pilipino rehistrado, matatag na kinabukasan ay sigurado.” Kaugnay nito, nagsagawa sa bayang ito ng free registration para sa lahat, bata man o matanda, na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin na nakarehistro o wala pa ring birth certificate.
(Eagle News) — Sa Bataan, mahigpit na ipinatutupad ang speed limit sa kahabaan ng Pablo Roman Highway, Gov. J.J. Linao Road, at bahagi ng Jose Abad Santos Highway na sakop ng mga bayan ng Hermosa at Dinalupihan. Batay sa inaprubahang ordinansa ng sanguniang panlalawigan noong December 9, 2016, ang speed limit sa mga pambublikong sasakyan ay hindi dapat lalagpas sa 70 kph, 80 kph naman sa mga pribadong sasakyan, habang 50 kph naman sa mga […]
KALIBO, Aklan, 23 February (PIA6) — The ASEAN meetings held in Boracay Island from February 13-21 were successful and peaceful, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). In a radio interview, Police Regional Office 6 spokesman Police Sr. Supt. Gilbert Gorero said no negative incidents happened during the meetings. Security in the island had been tightened even before the ASEAN meetings for the safety of delegates with forces deployed at airports, jetty ports, highways, billeting […]
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) — At least five people were killed and 30 injured after a blast ripped through a building in an upscale shopping area of Pakistan’s Lahore Thursday, officials said, the latest in a surge in Islamist violence. “It was a bomb attack,” Nayab Haider, a spokesman for the provincial Punjab police said. Rescue services spokeswoman Deeba Shehnaz provided the casualty toll. Television footage showed a smouldering building and several crumpled cars with their […]
(Eagle News) — The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court on Thursday issued a warrant of arrest for Senator Leila de Lima, an act her lawyer quickly described as “irregular” and “insulting.” The warrant was issued by Presiding Judge Juanita Guerrero of Branch 204, who is hearing one of three criminal cases filed against the senator in connection with her alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Branch 205 Judge Amelia Fabros-Corpuz and Branch 206 Judge […]
by Alice TIDEY Agence France Presse LONDON, United States (AFP) — Glittering gowns, elegant suits and bold mini-dresses worn by the late Princess Diana will go on show from Friday on the 20th anniversary of her death in new exhibition charting her style reign. “Diana: Her Fashion Story”, hosted in her London residence Kensington Palace, follows her evolution from the demure outfits of her first public appearances to the glamorous gowns of her later life. […]
BEJING, China (AFP) –NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming called for “urgent” reform and said he was facing a multitude of problems as he was elected president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday. The giant former Houston Rockets centre, 36, arrives at the post as China searches for new superstars and more glory days for its national team, which has largely stalled since his retirement in 2011. Yao, the first league head not […]
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito turned 57 on Thursday (February 23) saying he is ready to become emperor after his father Akihito, who could abdicate as soon as next year, and that like him, he will be an emperor who “shares the pain and joy of the people”. A government panel is debating how to allow the 83-year-old Akihito, who has had heart surgery and prostate cancer treatment, to step down after […]
(Eagle News) — At least two people were injured when a 4.6 magnitude of quake struck Davao City Thursday morning, February 23. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake struck at 9:50 AM local time with the tremor’s epicenter of 9 kilometers northwest of Davao City at a depth of 15 kilometers of Davao Del Sur. According to reports, at least two people were injured after a waiting shed […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (February 23) – Aside from taking selfies and posting on social media – Filipinos really, really love food. Admit it, we enjoy eating and in response to our insatiable collective appetite, the food park made its appearance. Come to think of it, the food park is a great concept, a welcome addition to the Filipino foodie culture. After all, we like to try a variety of dishes and food parks allow us […]
(Eagle News Service) — Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Thursday that he might allow the phone conversation recorded by Ricky Sta. Isabel’s wife to be played in the Senate inquiry looking into Jee Ick-Joo’s killing. Lacson, chair of the committee on public order and dangerous drugs conducting the investigation, said the Jan. 14 recording–which Jinky Sta. Isabel said would prove her husband’s innocence and would implicate her husband’s immediate superior, Supt. Raphael Dumlao—should however first be […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was “in negotiations” to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout. “My team and I are in negotiations with Amir Khan for our next fight. Further announcements coming soon,” Pacquiao, 38, said on his official Twitter feed. Pacquiao’s post follows various accounts from different sources over who he will be facing next and where the […]
