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DAVAO, Philippines – Authorities have narrowed down the possible cause of the forest fire in Mt. Apo. These are intentional fire, neglected bonfire or a lighted cigarette butt. The authorities added that the forest fire started in the area used by illegal campers and that five tents were spotted in the said area. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – In the Liberal Party proclamation rally of local candidates held at Plaza Miranda, President Benigno S. Aquino criticized the statements made by leading presidential candidates at the Presidential Debate held in Cebu. In particular, President Aquino targeted Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Grace Poe expressed her gratitude to Manila City Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada for the latter’s endorsement of her candidacy. Poe made the said remark when she attended Estrada’s proclamation rally. Poe is the godchild of Mayor Estrada. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The PAGASA warned fishermen as well as owners of small sea-going vessels in Northern Luzon, Bicol region, Aurora and Quezon due to strong waves brought about by gales. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/T76StallRFI
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police will start receiving an increase in their take-home pay starting this April as President Benigno S. Aquino III approved the additional benefits package for government employees. Said increase is just the first part of said benefits. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Ralph Recto is asking for additional forest guards to ensure the safety of the country’s 8 million forest. Recto made said plea after a forest fire burned away 300 hectares in Mt. Apo. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health will start its dengue vaccination program on April 4 despite questions in the medical community regarding said vaccines safety and effectiveness. According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, the World Health Organization guaranteed that said vaccine passed stringent tests. The DOH is aiming for the vaccination of 1.4 Grade IV students in Metro Manila, Central Luzon and Calabarzon. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
PASIG City, Philippines – The Department of Education will conduct regional orientation regarding SHS vouchers and education services contracting program. Said orientation will be conducted in April and May. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture is positive that the agricultural production of the country will only go down by a small percentage despite the El Niño. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala credited the support, help and right information given to farmers as the reason for the lesser damage. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/6qjsW-mnPtI
SAN Francisco, United States (AFP) — Yahoo Inc. has given prospective buyers until April to present preliminary offers for some of its assets, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday. In letters to potential suitors, the troubled Internet company asked them what assets they were interested in, how they would finance such acquisitions and what terms would have to be met on their end, the newspaper said, quoting people familiar with the matter. The paper […]
CYPRUS, Egypt (AFP) — Unidentified hijackers seized an Egyptian airliner on Tuesday and diverted it to Cyprus, where it landed at Larnaca airport on the south coast, Cypriot police said. The hijackers contacted the control tower at 8:30 am (0530 GMT) and the plane was given permission to land at 8:50 am, the police said. The hijackers made no immediate demands and a crisis team has been deployed to the airport. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
(Reuters) A man thought to be strapped with explosives hijacked an Egyptian plane on a flight between Alexandria and Cairo on Tuesday and forced it to land in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said. After the EgyptAir plane landed at Larnaca airport, the hijacker released all the people onboard except four foreign passengers and the crew, EgyptAir said. About 60 people, including seven crew, had been onboard, Egyptian and Cypriot officials said. Cyprus broadcasting (CYBC) reported that […]
