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Curfew, ipatutupad sa Bongabon, Nueva Ecija simula sa Lunes
BONGABON, Nueva Ecija (Eagle News) — Nakatakdang ipatupad ang curfew hour sa bayan ng Bongabon, Nueva Ecija ngayong darating na Lunes, Hulyo 18. Ayon sa Philippine National Police (PNP)-Bongabon, kabilang dito ang dalawampu’t-walong (28) barangay na sakop ng nasabing bayan. Magsisimula ang curfew pagsapit ng ika-sampu (10) ng gabi hanggang alas-kwatro (4) ng madaling araw para sa mga kabataan na nasa edad 17 pababa o mga menor de edad. Sinumang mahuhuli ay kasamang papananagutin ang […]
Bahay Pag-Asa, binuksan na
(Eagle News) — Pormal ng binuksan ang Annex Building Bahay Pag-asa Reformation Center sa Barangay Lamao bayan ng Limay para sa ikalabing dalawang batch ng mga buluntaryong sumuko na mga drug personality na nasa 50 at mula sa iba’t-ibang bayan na sakop ng ikalawang distrito ng Bataan at nasa 700 surenderee sa kasalukuyan sa buong lalawigan ng Bataan. Pinangunahan ni PSSupt. Benjamin H. Silo Jr Officer-in-charge P. D. ng Philippine National Police (PNP) – Bataan […]
European and Asian leaders condemn Nice terrorist attack
EUROPEAN and Asian leaders who are gathering at the Asia-Europe meeting summit in Mongolia on Friday (July 15) condemned the attack in French Riviera city of Nice, as they expressed disbelief about the latest attack in France. “Everyone who is here at the ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) summit is united in the disbelief about the attack of mass murder in Nice,” said German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the major summit between Asian […]
British cars sales shift into reverse
PARIS, France (AFP)–Sales of new cars fell in Britain last month as the nation voted to leave the European Union, data showed Friday, while elsewhere in the bloc they continued to accelerate. Registration of new cars fell in Britain dipped 0.8 percent in June, the first decline in the market this year, which has seen sales growth brake as the Brexit vote approached. Sales of new cars in the first half of this year increased by […]
Nice attack clearly of ‘terrorist nature’: Hollande
https://youtu.be/1x2ctYFy5GA President Francois Hollande says the truck which ploughed into a crowd in the French Riviera resort of Nice, killing more than 80 people, was a “terrorist” attack on revellers watching a Bastille Day fireworks display. (Courtesy AFP TV)
World reacts to Nice ‘terrorist’ attack
PARIS, France (AFP) — Politicians from around the world have reacted with horror after a truck smashed into a crowd in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 as they watched a Bastille Day fireworks display. Following are the main reactions: – US President Barack Obama condemned what he said appeared to be a “horrific terrorist attack”. “We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover […]
Pokemon Go players held at gunpoint in Australia park
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A couple playing Pokemon Go were threatened at gunpoint in a town park south of Sydney, Australian police said Friday, as they blamed the game for a wave of crimes, traffic violations and complaints. Two masked men carrying a rifle held up the couple who had gone to the park in the small town Wednesday night to search for virtual “pocket monsters”. The would-be robbers fled empty handed and New South […]
German and South Korean leaders arrive in Mongolia for ASEM summit
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (Reuters) — European and Asian leaders continued to arrive in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday (July 14) ahead of the 11th ASEM summit hosted by Mongolia. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and South Korean President Park Geun-hye are both attending the two-day summit, which runs from July 15-16 and focuses on politics, the economy and culture. Ahead of the meeting, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on plans to set […]
DILG to public: Start disaster preparedness in your own homes
QUEZON CITY, July 15 – This National Disaster Consciousness Month, Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael D. Sueno urges the public to start disaster preparedness in their own families and homes. “Ang tamang paghahanda ay nagsisimula sa lebel ng mga kabahayan.Huwag tayong maging kampante at huwag ipagpabukas ang paghahanda. Ramdam na natin ang malalakas na pag-ulan at hangin,” said Sueno. “More than anybody else, families should know their roles and understand practical tips in disaster preparedness, […]
Katy Perry returns with message of unity
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Pop superstar Katy Perry re-emerged Friday after a quiet spell with a song of unity as part of the television coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The singer — one of the most successful artists of her generation — offered her first new music since her blockbuster 2013 album “Prism” with the song “Rise.” A midtempo electronic track, “Rise” takes on a triumphant tone befitting sports competitions, a change […]
DSWD assures readiness for La Niña
QUEZON CITY, July 15, (PIA) – – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced its readiness to deal with the effects of the La Niña phenomenon. The assurance was made despite the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) forecast that La Niña may not be as severe as the previous years. DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo said the Department continues to strengthen its mechanisms to ensure genuine, fast, and efficient delivery of relief […]
