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QUEZON City, Philippines (December 24) – “Philippines!” The country’s name is always on the top list of any beauty pageant. So the question in everybody’s lips is: “Why Filipina?” History told us that there were women who joined the fight with men in defending the country when women are suppose to be at home, quiet and soft. This is proof that even before, a Filipina doesn’t just go with the flow, she speaks her mind. She […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 24) – Being the most popular means of transportation in the Philippines, the jeep plays a big role in our country. And the jeep is already part of our country’s identity and it’ll be a shame if we will be ending the already long route traveled by the jeep not only in our highways but also in our history. Phasing-out the jeep is a not so good idea. Why? Because it will only result […]
Google’s messaging services, Hangouts and Messenger, didn’t get much traction. So it’s trying again. The Wall Street Journal reports Google is building a new mobile messaging service to take on the giants of the industry: Facebook’s WhatsApp and Tencent’s WeChat. Users of Google’s new app will be able to text their buddies or use it to look for answers. The Journal says it’s not known when Google will launch the service or what it’ll be […]
A British man who was stopped along with 10 other members of his family from boarding a flight to the U.S. said on Wednesday (December 23) he believed his family had been singled out because they were Muslim. Gym instructor Mohammed Tariq Mahmood said he and his family were getting ready to board a flight to Los Angeles for a dream holiday to Disneyland when they were stopped by U.S. officials and told they could […]
The search for the people missing after a ferry sank off Indonesia’s eastern island of Sulawesi in stormy waters entered its fifth day on Wednesday (December 23). The fate of as many as 70 people remains unknown. Seven people have been reported dead, and 41 pulled out alive from rough seas by rescue teams, Alamsyah, the chief of the Disaster Mitigation Agency in the island’s Wajo regency, told Reuters. Helicopters, fishing vessels and rubber dinghies […]
A Chinese coastguard ship equipped with what appeared to be four gun turrets was sighted near disputed islands in the East China Sea, Japan’s coastguard said on Wednesday (December 23). Chinese coastguard vessels sail regularly near the islets, but a Japanese coastguard spokeswoman told Reuters it was the first time an armed Chinese coastguard ship had been spotted in the area. Takako Ito, a spokeswoman at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in an email […]
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) clarified that nothing anomalous took place in the video uploaded recently online of a ground personnel opening a bag at the apron of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The video entitled, “Hulicam, mga tauhan ng NAIA binubuksan ang mga gamit ng pasahero. Kailangan kumalat ito,” showed a ramp agent getting a white envelope from a bag beside the aircraft. The video spread online, starting December 16, and was […]
The Department of Trade and Industry reminds anew the public to be always cautious in choosing the fireworks and firecrackers they buy. The public are advised to look for the Philippine Standard (PS) mark when purchasing fireworks and firecrackers to be assured of the products safety when used according to instructions,” said Atty. Fel Lester Brillantes, legal officer and consumer welfare division chief, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), region 10, during the simultaneous inspection […]
Police authorities warned that violators to the long-existing firecracker ban ordinance in the city will be dealt with accordingly. Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office said the police have been monitoring and enforcing the firecracker ordinance during the holidays. She said the law is highly relevant since it guarantees the protection of lives and properties from the holiday revelries. “We have to ensure the protection of life and property especially that […]
Nagsagawa ang mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ng “Welcome Kapatid Ko,” kung saan ang programang ito ay para sa mga nagnanais umanib at ganoon narin sa mga bagong miyembro sa loob ng Iglesia. Ang aktibidad ay isinagawa sa Tomas, Dacayo Community Center sa Solano, Nueva Vizcaya noon lamang Martes, Disyembre 22. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na mas lalo pang mapasigla sa pagdalo sa kanilang mga pagsamba at kanilang maisabuhay ang mga aral na itinuro […]
Bumida sa ginawang Trade Fair sa Kalinga ang mga furniture, garments, native costumes at iba pang ipinagmamalaking produkto ng probinsya. Layunin ng nasabing trade fair na maging dagdag atraksiyon ito aa mga turistang dadagsa ngayong holiday season at nais din nilang mabago ang masamang impresyon ng lalawigan ng Kalinga sa mga bakasyonista. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent JB Sison)
According to Secretary of Health Janet Garin, it is possible that before the year ends, the very first anti-dengue vaccine may be released to the public. Said vaccine is now at the last phase of deliberation of the Food and Drug Administration. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/QWJsumJQZ-Q
