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DSWD encourages ‘Lawin’ survivors to report irregularities in relief distribution

QUEZON CITY, Nov. 3 — Department of Social Welfare and Development  (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo reiterated her appeal to families and communities, “Agarang ireport sa mga field offices ng departamento ang mga iregularidad sa pamamahagi ng relief goods sa kanilang mga lugar (Immediately report to its field offices irregularities in the distribution of relief goods in their respective areas).” This came as the Department received reports of alleged tampering of relief packs. “The Department continuously releases […]

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Neither Clinton, nor Trump popular in Arab world: poll

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Almost half the population of the Middle East and North Africa would abstain if given the right to vote in next week’s US presidential election, an opinion poll revealed Thursday. But Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton came far ahead of her Republican opponent Donald Trump as the preferred candidate to lead the United States, which plays a key role in the Arab world. Out of 3,017 people polled across 18 countries, […]

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PHL to spend more on drug rehabilitation, gov’t tells UN body

THE Philippine government detailed to a United Nations (UN) committee its ongoing and planned programs as part of the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs. “We must first recognize that there is popular support for the President’s campaign against illegal drugs as reflected in his decisive win at the polls in May 2016,” said NEDA Deputy Director-General Rosemarie G. Edillon during a dialogue with the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights last September […]

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NASA completes critical test of James Webb Space Telescope

NASA officials on Wednesday (November 2) announced the successful completion of critical performance tests of the new James Webb Space Telescope. Officials unveiled the mirror in the next-generation space telescope at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. NASA administrator Charles Bolden said the instrument represents a great achievement for the agency. “This is technology that did not exist when this telescope was conceived,” he told reporters at a briefing. “And when it was […]

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MH370 plunged rapidly, not ready for landing: new report

  SYDNEY, Australia | AFP | — Flight MH370 was likely out of control when it plunged into the ocean with its wing flaps not prepared for landing, a new report said Wednesday, casting doubt on theories a pilot was still in charge. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014 carrying 239 passengers and crew. The report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau found the plane’s […]

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Eagle Broadcasting Corporation now an accredited media outfit in US

By Eliza Gonzales Manglicmot WASHINGTON, United States (Eagle News), October 31, 2016— The Eagle has landed in the heart of the free world. Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), mother company of the Philippines’ Net 25, Radyo Agila, and Eaglenews.ph, is now a duly registered and accredited media corporation in the District of Columbia. This supports EBC’s expansion strategy to deliver news and information from the seat of political power in the United States, the nation’s capital. […]

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Japan stocks rattled by U.S. election concerns

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a two-week low on Wednesday (November 2) as worries over the U.S. presidential election prompted a recoil in global markets, with a stronger yen adding to the cautious mood. The Nikkei fell 1.8 percent to 17,134.68, the lowest closing price since October 19. It was the biggest daily drop since early August.

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Voters’ registration for bgy, SK polls set to start on November 7

QUEZON City, Philippines – From November 7, 2016 to April 29, 2017, the Commission on Elections will conduct another round of voters’ registration, under the provision for the continuing registration of voters, for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections next year. Based on Comelec Resolution No. 10166 promulgated on October 25, 2016, the Comelec will conduct the registration period for the 2017 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from November 7 to April 29 next year. […]

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7 sa 10 mga Filipino millennials, hangad ang pagkakaroon ng healthy at active lifestyle

(Eagle News) — Marami sa mga Pilipino ang naniniwala na para humaba ang buhay, kailangan ang pagkakaroon ng mabuting kalusugan at aktibong pamumuhay. Subalit dahil sa trabaho, napipigilan umano ang mga pilipino na matamo ito. Katunayan, walo sa sampung Pilipino, ang nagnanais na magkaroon ng trabaho na hindi sila pipigilan sa pagkakaroon ng tinatawag na healthy at active lifestyle. Isang survey sa mga tinatawag na “millennials” ang nagpatotoo nito.

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Pangkasiglahang aktibidad isinagawa ng mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Tapaz, Capiz

TAPAZ, Capiz (Eagle News) – Naging matagumpay ang isang aktibidad pangkasiglahan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Bayan ng Tapaz, Capiz na tinawag nilang “Tapaz Day”. Isinagawa ito noong Martes, November 1, 2016 sa Tapaz Civic Center. Ang maghapong aktibidad ay nadulot ng kasiyahan sa mga dumalong miyembro ng INC kasama ang mga umaanib pa lamang dito (sinusubok at doktrina). Sinimulan nila ang programa sa ganap na 7:30 ng umaga sa pamamagitan ng Zumba. isinunod naman agad ang […]

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Adele says she battled depression – Vanity Fair

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Singer Adele said in a magazine interview released on Monday (October 31) that she suffered from post-partum depression after the birth of her son and had undergone therapy when younger for what she called her “very dark side.” The British singer, who is nearing the end of a 10-month tour to mark her album “25,” told Vanity Fair in an interview for its December cover story published on its website […]

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