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Women’s Role in History Month

Let’s all give tribute to the women in every race; in every culture; and in every class that have contributed and somehow shaped our history on what we have today. Let us make them feel their worth and their greatness for being a woman and for sharing to the world the essence of being one. Let’s encourage every women to show their capability and share their intelligence to shape a better future. March is Women’s […]

Key Paris attacks suspect charged

Brussels, Belgium (AFP)—Key Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam was formally charged Saturday with “terrorist murder” and being part of a terrorist group, the Belgian federal prosecutors office said. “(He…has) been charged by the investigating judge with participation in terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist organization,” a prosecutors statement said. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse

62 killed as flydubai jet crashes in southern Russia

  By Yury Maltsev ROSTOV-ON-DON Russia ( AFP) — A flydubai passenger jet crashed in southern Russia early Saturday, killing all 62 people on board as it tried to land in bad weather in the city of Rostov-on-Don, officials said. The plane, which came from Dubai, was making its second attempt to land when it missed the runway, erupting in a huge fireball as it crashed, leaving debris scattered across a wide area. “Flydubai regrets to confirm […]

Blast rocks busy street in Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey (AFP)—An explosion rocked a busy shopping street in the heart of Istanbul early on Saturday, Turkish media reported. The cause of the blast on Istiklal Caddesi street was unknown. Ambulances rushed to the scene, Dogan news agency reported. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse

Palace encourages public to participate in ‘Earth Hour’

  MALACANANG appealed to the public to participate in this year’s Earth Hour aimed at lessening human carbon footprint that impacts heavily on the environment. The Earth Hour will be observed tonight (March 19), and it will be the Earth Hour’s 10th anniversary since it was initiated by the World Wide Fund for Nature or WWF. “It will be from exactly 8:30 p.m.until 9:30 p.m.. So, sana po mag-cooperate tayong lahat at makisali dito,” Undersecretary […]

#businessbytes: Ad Summit Pilipinas 2016 reveals Digital Trends

  By Robert T. Capistrano (SUBIC BAY, Zambales) Ad Summit Philippines 2016reveals its crystal ball to the advertising industry, announcing its forecasts and trends to look out for in 2016. #ADSUMMIT2016 is a four-day gathering of the advertising industry and media partners to share ideas, trends, and creativity concepts through keynote lectures from world renowned experts. This year’s event was held at the Subic Bay Convention Center in Zambales. Now these are things to look […]

Commission asks next President to take bold steps to combat climate change

THE Climate Change Commission (CCC) wants those running for office in the May elections, especially presidential aspirants, to include in their agenda steps to combat climate change and its far-reaching effects on food security, health, livelihood, and poverty. Vice chairperson of the CCC, Secretary Emmanuel de Guzman, said on Saturday that environmental issues must be high on the to-do list of the next president, as candidates face off for the second round of presidential debates […]

Mabigat na daloy ng trapiko, asahan sa road reblocking at repair sa QC

(Eagle News) — Pinapayuhan ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang mga motorista na maghanap ng alternatibong ruta dahil sa posibleng mabagal na daloy ng trapiko sa ilang bahagi ng Quezon City. Ito ay bunga ng reblocking at repair na isinasagawa ng DPWH sa mga sumusunod: EDSA mula Mother Ignacia Street hanggang Scout Borromeo Street Commonwealth Avenue mula Don Antonio Drive hanggang Zuzuaregui Street at P. Garcia Street mula E. Roces Avenue hanggang […]

Plane crashes in Russia, all 61 people on board killed

MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) — Russian officials said on Saturday that all 61 people on board a passenger jet flying from Dubai to southern Russia were killed when their plane crashed on its second attempt to land at Rostov-on-Don airport. Russia’s emergencies ministry said the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Dubai-based budget carrier Flydubai, crashed at 03:50 (0030 GMT) at the airport in Rostov-on-Don. Officials said there were 55 passengers and six crew on board the […]

2nd Presidential debate, pahahabain ang duration

(Eagle News) — Daragdagan ng isang oras mula sa dating dalawa lamang ang gaganaping ikalawang presidential debate sa darating na Linggo sa performing arts hall ng University of the Philippines Cebu, Cebu City. Ayon sa organizers, magsisimula ng alas-5:00 ng hapon ang naturang debate at babawasan anila ang commercials bilang tugon sa reklamo ng publiko sa unang presidential debate. Bilang bahagi ng programa, maglalaan na ng dalawang minuto para sa sagot ng isang presidentiable mula sa […]

International community condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launching

PYONGYANG, North Korea – The international community condemns the new incidents of ballistic missile launching conducted by North Korea. According to North Korea, said launch was its protest against the new set of sanctions enacted by the international community against it. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Microcephaly cases in the Philippines not caused by Zika

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health responded to a post made by a doctor in the social media, saying that the allegations of the said post is not true. According to the said post, microcephaly cases in the Philippines were caused by the Zika virus, which was promptly denied by the DOH. The DOH added that of the 700 suspected Zika virus case in the Philippines, all tested negative. (Eagle News Service Described by […]