MOODY’s investors’ service says that the growth outlook of ASEAN economies is likely to diverge in 2016 and 2017, against the backdrop of subdued global demand.
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5 US navy ships to participate in ‘Balikatan’ 2016 exercises
MANILA, Philippines — Five United Sates navy ships will be participating in this year’s “Balikatan” exercises. Captain Celeste Frank Sayson, “Balikatan” spokesperson, however did not give the names and exact types of the participating American ships except one of them will be most likely a “guided missile destroyer.” US navy ships are expected to participate in the maritime interdiction exercises which will be held off the eastern side of Palawan. Sayson said two Philippine navy […]
Malacañang hopes that Senate investigation into money laundering will be fruitful
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang is expecting that the investigation of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee into the money-laundering scandal involving $81 million from Bangladesh Central Bank. According to Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III, the committee should be able to identify the extent of the liability of the bank involved in the said money-laundering case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded […]
UN lifts sanctions against North Korea ships
NEW York, United States of America – The United Nations Security Council removed the sanctions against four large sea-going vessels owned by a North Korean shipping firm. According to a United States official, said decision to lift the sanctions was made at the request of China after said country assured the Security Council that said vessels will no longer be used by North Korea. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
Senator Marcos tops VP survey
MANILA, Philippines – In the recent vice-presidential survey conducted by Pulse Asia, Senator Bongbong Marcos took the lead with 25% rating. He is followed by Senator Chiz Escudero with 24%. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippines sends satellite to ISS
MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Science and Technology, the first Philippine-made micro-satellite Diwata-1 will be sent to the International Space Station. Said micro-satellite will monitor weather patterns. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
UP denies social media post regarding Mayor Duterte
LOS Baños, Philippines – The University of the Philippines denied a post in the social media regarding its alleged issuance of a resolution declaring Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as persona non grata in its campuses, in connection with the issue about a UP Los Baños student accused of being disrespectful to the said mayor. According to UP, the Board of Regents did not issue said resolution and that said university is non-partisan and is […]
Meralco to give 24/7 assistance during holiday break
PASIG City, Philippines – The Meralco will provide 24/7 assistance as it conducts its regular maintenance and facilities upgrade during the holiday break. Meralco has personnel on standby to handle unexpected power interruptions. For inquiries and details about their services, Meralco can now be contacted through its Customer Hotline Number. Meralco Customer Service Hotline Number: 16211 (this is a call center service which is available 24/7, anytime) 631-1111 You may also send a text message […]
Expect hot and humid weather during the holiday break
QUEZON City, Philippines – The country’s weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) advised the public to expect hot and humid weather during the holiday break with the possibility of some rainfall during the weekend. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/jRUXCN0lL2Y
DOH to implement dengue vaccination program
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health is now ready to implement its vaccination program to counter dengue. 1.3 million elementary students from NCR, Central Luzon and MiMiMaRoPa will be the first beneficiaries of said vaccination program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
ADB approves loan for improvement of Angat Dam
PASIG City, Philippines – The Asian Development Bank approved the $123.3 million-loan of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System which will be used in the Angat Dam Water Transmission Improvement Project in order to improve Metro Manila’s water supply. Said project will be completed on 2020 and will be operational by 2021. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/YS2q8MlvA4E
Awkward joint appearance for Castro, Obama
by Andrew Beatty HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Edging back from the podium during a joint press conference with Barack Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro began to fidget with his headphones and look around the room quizzically. “What did you say about political prisoners? Can you repeat that question about political prisoners?” the 84-year-old Castro asked. Obama and Castro talked up a new era in US-Cuba relations Monday, but two cultures, two political systems and two […]
