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PARIS, France (AFP) — Ants found in the Pacific islands of Fiji behave as miniature farmers, carefully sowing and fertilising the seeds of at least six types of plant, a study said Monday. Ants have previously been observed farming fungi for food, but this is the first study to show the insects cultivating plants, said researchers from the University of Munich who published their findings in the journal Nature Plants. The ant, known as Philidris […]
(Eagle News)– Senator Leila de Lima refused to confront or question alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa at the Senate hearing on Wednesday (November 23), after the latter claimed that De Lima received drug money from him. Kerwin claimed that he gave P8 million for De Lima’s senatorial campaign fund through her ex aide Ronnie Dayan. She then made a categorical blanker denial of his allegations. “Let me say this to my colleagues here, and everyone […]
(Eagle News) – The Senate started hearing the testimony Wednesday morning (November 23) of Eastern Visayas’s suspected big time drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, as he detailed how he started his illegal drugs business in 2004. He said he first started small and then grew his business with the help of his “upline,” and later his alleged drug protectors. Espinosa said he first started operations in Cebu, and was arrested in 2005. He also spent […]
Three fishermen floating for nine hours after their boat capsized off Samal Island were rescued by the Philippine Navy. Lt. James Reyes, Naval forces eastern Mindanao public affairs officer, said the three fishermen were found and rescued at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, November 22. He identified the fishermen as Soy-An Osani, 47; Jamir Osani, 20; and Henry Everre, 17, all residents of barangay Isla Verde, Davao City. Reyes said the three had just finished loading […]
KUSINA Lokal, a 24-hour non-stop authentic Filipino restaurant, recently celebrated its Grand Opening at Eton Centris Walk, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. This Filipino-themed restaurant is owned by the award-winning international actor, Mr. Jacky Woo. One of their specialty dishes is “Corned Beef Caldereta” according to Chef Jonah, Kusina Lokal’s Head Chef. Aside from satisfying your taste buds, Kusina Lokal is also easy on the wallet with affordable prices. Some of the showbiz personalities who […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) –Two coming-of-age movies, “Moonlight,” and “American Honey,” got a leading six nominations each on Tuesday (November 22) for the Independent Spirit Awards which celebrate low-budget artistic films that often also do well at the Oscars. Grief-driven blue-collar family drama “Manchester by the Sea” and “Jackie,” about former U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, also did well, earning nods that included best film and best actor for their respective leads, Casey Affleck and […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) — The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton told award finalists at a charity event on Tuesday (November 22) that they provided inspiration for others across the country. Speaking at the Place2Be Well being in Schools awards, which celebrates and raises funds for the mental health charity’s work, its royal Patron praised the finalists as “extraordinary”. Place2Be provides mental health support and training in schools across the UK, aiming to improve the […]
(Eagle News) — Tiniyak ng malakanyang na hindi madidiskaril ang usapang pangkapayapaan na isinusulong sa National Democratic Front (NDF) dahil sa pagpapalibing kay dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani. Ito’y matapos tutulan ng NDF ang pagpayag ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na maihimlay ang mga labi ng dating pangulong Marcos sa LNMB. Sa press briefing sa Malakanyang, sinabi ni government peace Panel Negotiator at Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, natural lamang na maglabas […]
(Eagle News)– Careers in the healthcare sector are the highest paid specialization for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In the 2016 Overseas Jobs and Salary Report of WorkAbroad.ph, OFWs in the healthcare sector, receive an average monthly salary of P111,620. Jobs in process design and control are the next highest paid with an average monthly income of P87,027. Public relations and communications specialists are the third highest paid at P83,375 a month. Other high paying jobs […]
(Eagle News) — Aapela ang mga opisyal ng Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Ito ay matapos ipag-utos na mag-resign na sila dahil sa pagpapakamatay ng isang ERC Director dahil sa umano’y anomalya sa ahensya. https://youtu.be/0dcIBMoD_PM
(Eagle News) — Iniurong ng Supreme Court sa susunod na linggo ang pagtalakay sa dalawang bagong petisyon ng mga grupong kontra sa naging libing kay dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) noong Biyernes. Ayon kay Supreme Court Public Information Office chief Atty. Theodore Te, tinalakay sa En Banc Session ng mga mahistrado ang mga mosyon na inihain ng mga anti-Marcos petitioner. Pero ipinagpaliban anya ang pag-aksyon at itutuloy na lang sa […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Japan and South Korea signed a controversial agreement on Wednesday to share defense intelligence on North Korea, despite protests from opposition parties and activists in Seoul. South Korea’s defense ministry said the accord was “necessary” in the face of growing military threats from Pyongyang, which has conducted two nuclear tests and more than 20 missile launches this year. “It is ready to conduct additional nuclear tests and missile launches at […]
