QUEZON City, Philippines (January 2) – The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said that 1.3 billion metric tons of food is wasted every year. On a daily basis, a seventh of the world’s population “goes to bed hungry,” while more than 20,000 children under the age of five die from hunger. The March 2015 Social Weather Station survey showed that 11.1 percent or an estimated 2.5 million families experienced moderate hunger while 2.4 percent or 522,000 […]
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Iglesia Ni Cristo was granted 4 new Guinness world records
As the year 2015 ends, Philippines had broken another three world records as the Iglesia Ni Cristo had achieved three firework-related Guinness World Records during the New Year Countdown celebration at the Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria complex, Bocaue, Bulacan last night. Another world record for the premiere of “Felix Manalo” had been achieved. “The Iglesia Ni Cristo was granted 4 new Guinness world records: the largest paying audience for a movie premiere (for the […]
2016 Philippine Countdown Challenge at Philippine Arena
Philippine Countdown Challenge is a fun-filled activity held at the Philippine Arena and was participated by SCAN (Society of Communicators and Networkers) International members. Report from Ben Bernaldez:
ICYMI: New Year Countdown 2016 concert at the Philippine Arena
While the official attempt for the largest number of sparklers lit is ongoing, rapper and singers Apl.de.ap and Arnel Pineda cheer up the crowd with their live songs.
ICYMI: Official Attempt for the largest number of sparklers lit simultaneously
Held during the New Year Countdown 2016 at the Philippine Arena, Philippine Sports Stadium, the official attempt for the largest number of sparklers lit simultaneously.
ICYMI: The “Three Lolas” entertained the crowd at the Philippine Arena
The “Three Lolas” from the famous kalyeserye entertained the crowd during the New Year Countdown 2016 at the Philippine Arena. https://youtu.be/oUkiQrHvVpc
ICYMI: Official Attempt for the largest firework display in the world at the Philippine Arena
Watch the official attempt of the Philippines for the largest firework display in the world witnessed by members and non-members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. It was held during the New Year Countdown 2016 at the Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria Complex,Bocaue, Bulacan. According to Maligaya Development Corporation, the firework display lasted for one hour and showed 819,000 fireworks. Guinness World Records officials confirmed the victory of INC in breaking the record, along with the […]
Army clashes with Abu Sayyaf Group
As the military and Abu Sayyaf Group clashes in Patikul, Sulu, eleven military personnel including an army officer were killed while the Western Mindanao Command said that ten members of the bandit group were killed while 15 more are injured. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippines, ready for a new record
Officials of the Maligaya Development Corporation, together with the adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records conducted an ocular inspection on the area were the firework display would be conducted in the Philippine Arena. The Philippines will attempt to set three world records namely the largest fireworks display, longest line of sparklers lit in relay and the most sparklers lit simultaneously. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
Lower firework-related incidents this year
According to the Department of Health, there are 185 firework-related incidents as of December 31, which is lower than those of past years. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/D4s7GhlBYjY
New Year 2016 Greetings from around the world
EBC Correspondents and brethren around the world wish us a blessed and a very happy New Year! [srizonfbvid id=69963]
Taiwan reacts against youth protest in West Philippine Sea
The Foreign Affairs of Taiwan criticized the youth protest conducted by student-volunteers in the Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea, adding that said “freedom voyage” is illegal and threatens the sovereignty of Taiwan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)





