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Diwata 1 reaches International Space Station

MANILA, Philippines – The first micro-satellite designed and created by Filipino scientists, Diwata-1, reached the International Space Station last Saturday, March 26. The astronauts in the ISS have started unloading Diwata-1 and will be released in space on April 20 and will start gathering data on the first week of May. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

NDRRMC reports deaths and injuires during the long holiday break

MANILA, Philippines – According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, 18 were reported dead while 64 were injured during the long holiday break with the major cause of death being drowning. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Guidelines for Dengue Surveillance and Mosquito Control

The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. Because of this, about half of the world’s population is now at risk. Here are some of the tips for better monitoring and can let you know more about the general information on dengue and how to avoid and treat it.   Infographics by: Dexter Magno Research by: Jasmin Monte & Mia Lydia Caragay

MMDA starts no contact arrest policy on April 15

GUADALUPE, Makati City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will re-implement its “no physical contact” policy regarding the apprehension of traffic violators. Said policy will be resumed on April 15. Said resolution was approved by the MMDA council, empowering said governmental body to make use of CCTVs, digital camera and other technology to capture the plate numbers as well as the violations of motorists. The MMDA will install an additional 250 CCTVs. (Eagle News […]

Heightened security remains – Malacañang

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Malacañang, the heightened security implemented during the long holiday break will remain as per the instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III to various government agencies to be ready to respond to any security threats in the wake of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium. On other news, the Philippine National Police recorded 31 deaths during the long holiday break. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

COMELEC uploads profiles of national candidates

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections opened to the public the profiles of the national candidates by uploading said information in the COMELEC’s official website. Said act aims to inform the public regarding the candidates, especially their platforms. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mi2cLOO7yK4

COMELEC reminds local candidates to follow regulations

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections reminded local candidates and their supporters to follow regulations as the local campaign period starts. Already, the COMELEC received reports of violations. Said commission is asking the public to be vigilant and to report violations. The local campaign period started last March 25 and will last until May 7. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/9FjdqO3U0Rg

Update on Brussels attack

BRUSSELS, Belgium – After the attack on the Brussels airport, temporary check-in desks were installed although there are still no reports on when said airport will resume its operation. Most flights were re-routed to other regional airports in Belgium. According to authorities, the death toll is now at 30, with 300 injured. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Central Bank of Bangladesh sends formal letter to Philippines regarding $81 million money laundering

DHAKA, Bangladesh – The new governor of the Central Bank of Bangladesh sent a formal letter to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as well as the Anti-Money Laundering Council to ask for assistance in recovering the stolen $81 million in what was touted as the biggest money-laundering scandal in financial history. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

PNP on alert due to return of vacationers to Metro Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines – As the long holiday break ends, the Philippine National Police remains under heightened alert status as those who went home to their provinces return to Metro Manila. According to the PNP, the peace and order situation in Metro Manila during the holiday break was peaceful. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/GcQvxU7eOzU

ADMU evacuates teachers and students due to bomb scare

QUEZON City, Philippines – Students and faculty members of the Quezon City campus of the Ateneo De Manila University were evacuated due to a bomb threat. This was confirmed by the university’s official publication “The Guidon” in its Twitter account. Bomb squads and K9 units were deployed to the said university to handle said threat. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

‘Batman v Superman’ sets new records at the box office

REUTERS — Despite critics’ less than stellar reviews, “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” set new records at the box office over the Easter weekend, with earnings totaling $170.1 million, making it the best March launch of all time. The Warner Bros. release brought in more than $137 million from 65 foreign markets, while also placing sixth as the biggest domestic opening weekend of all-time. Last week’s blockbuster “Zootopia” slipped to second place, earning $23.1 […]