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FORT MYERS, Florida (Reuters) — The first of two bald eagle eggs that millions of people have been watching online hatched early Saturday morning (December 31) in Fort Myers, Florida. Two bald eagles named Harriet and M15 have been patiently waiting for the first eagle to break out of its shell after pipping began Thursday with the first cracks in the shell. The pipping process can be arduous and take between 24 to 48 hours, […]
(Eagle News) — Nasibak sa puwesto ang hepe ng Pagadian City Police matapos magpatupad ng muzzle taping sa baril ng mga pulis na kanyang nasasakupan. Ang muzzle taping o paglalagay ng masking tape sa dulo ng baril ng mga pulis ay nakaugalian ng tradisyon ng Philippine National Police para masigurong walang pulis na magpapaputok ng baril sa panahon ng holiday season. Ayon kay Zambonga Del Sur Police Director Senior Superintendent Sofronio Ecaldre si Superintendent Michael […]
(Eagle News) — Bumuo na ng Special Investigation Task Group ang PNP Region 8 para sa mabilis na imbestigasyon sa naganap na pagsabog sa Hilongos, Leyte. Ang Nasabing Team Ay Binubuo Nina PNP Regional Director Chief Supt. Elmer Beltejar bilang Supervisor, Deputy Regional Director Senior Supt Allan Cuevillas Bilang Commander, Leyte Provincial Director Senior Supt. Franco Simborio bilang Assistant Commander, Chief Insp. Ma. Bella Rentuaya bilang Spokesperson at Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Officer-in-Charge Supt. […]
ANCASH REGION, Peru (Reuters) — A newly uncovered pyramid structure in central Peru could upend the way researchers have thought of the area regarding its importance in Incan hierarchy. After a year of investigation, researchers say they believe the structure is what is known as an “ushnu.” Ushnus are terraced pyramid structures researchers believe were used by ancient local rulers during some of their most significant ceremonies in which they drank and gave liquid offerings […]
QATAR (Reuters) — Migrant workers building soccer stadiums in Qatar are to be given ‘cooling’ hard hats to reduce their body temperature. Scientists at Qatar University designed the solar-powered hard hats to improve conditions for 2022 World Cup labourers who rights groups say have suffered abuses. Mechanical Engineering student Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Ibrahimi was among the team which developed the helmet. “The head is an important body organ. Any increase in its temperature might cause harm […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Makulay at masaya ang naging selebrasyon sa pagsalubong sa taong 2017. Naging tampok sa ibat ibang panig ng mundo ang makukulay ang fireworks display.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Richard J. Gordon said he hoped for a closer coordination and communication between the government and the people in order to increase ways to overcome the challenges and win the battle against crimes and illegal drugs. In a press statement, Gordon said that the campaign against crimes and illegal drugs will be more successful through the participation and unity of Filipinos. “With the New Year, we hope that the government will […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang lauded the health department, police department and the local government officials for a “generally peaceful” celebration of holidays. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar congratulated the DOH for its “very successful ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign. He also congratulated the PNP and the local executives for a general peaceful celebration during the holiday season up to the New Year’s Day. Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said that the number of firecracker-related […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed a bill that seeks to limit the power of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas over the Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLC). The proposed provision made by the former president said that it would “insulate the BSP officials from the actuations of AMLC, especially the political ones which may be influenced by the council officials’ loyalty to their appointing authority.” “The BSP […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Oil firms welcomed the new year by increasing their pump prices. Flying V, PTT Philippines, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Unioil and Seaoil said the cost of gasoline increases by Php 0.70 centavos per liter and diesel by Php 0.60 centavos per liter starting Tuesday, January 3. Flying V, Petron and Shell also announced that the price of kerosene is up by Php 0.55 centavos per liter.
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Mariah Carey is surely hoping that 2017 goes better than her 2016 ended. The pop music diva endured an embarrassing technical meltdown during a New Year’s Eve show witnessed by thousands in New York’s Times Square and millions more across the United States. The huge malfunction happened during her performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest,” billed as “the last big performance of 2016 by […]
Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, peaked the interest of many on January 3rd with the suggestion of a proposal that would cover tuition prices at public universities and colleges in New York State for families earning up to $125,000 by 2019. “College is a mandatory step if you really want to be a success,” the Democratic governor said as he announced the plan, which requires approval by the state’s legislature. About 70 percent of […]
