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Nineteen miners were still trapped in a coal mine explosion, as rescue operation was underway in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, state media reported on Thursday (December 17). The state broadcaster CCTV showed thick smoke coming out from the mine and fire engines parked in line to join the rescue work. As of 09:30 a.m. (0130 GMT) on Thursday, the fire was still burning, blocking rescuers from approaching the trapped miners. The blast happened at about […]
(Eagle News) — Iglesia Ni Cristo Spokesperson Edwil Zabala said Iglesia Ni Cristo has turned global under the administration of the INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo. He said 64 chapels abroad have been “dedicated” in the last six years since Brother Eduardo V. Manalo took over as “executive minister” with the death of his father in 2009. “Since ka Eduardo took over the helm of the church in September 2009, the INC has […]
New research reveals how hummingbirds use their wings while in flight to avoid overheating. Dr. Donald R. Powers, professor of Biology at George Fox University in Oregon and lead researcher of the study, published his findings in the journal Royal Society Open Science on Wednesday (December 16). Flight muscles of birds generate excess heat that must dissipate in order to avoid overheating but dissipating the heat is difficult because birds are covered in feathers designed […]
Motion for reconsideration with motion to repudiate the agreement dahil sa ginawang pagsisinungaling sa korte ni Atty. Trixie Angeles at ng kaniyang kliyente na si Ginang Lottie Manalo-Hemedez ang isasampa ng mga abogado ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Sa isinagawa kasing pagdinig sa injunction case noong Miyerkules ng hapon, sinabi ni Ginang Lottie sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang abogado na lumipat na lang sila ng bakod dahil may harang na ang kaniyang bahay at ang bahay ni […]
The provincial government of Northern Samar has declared a State of Calamity for the entire province with the massive destruction to agriculture and infrastructure due to typhoon “Nona”. In a resolution passed Tuesday by the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the the provincial board declared the entire province in state of calamity, one day after the typhoon made its first landfall in Batag Island, Laoang, Northern Samar. As of 12 noon Wednesday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council report showed that some 124,274 families of the province’s […]
Islamic State has “revolutionized” terrorism by seeking to inspire small-scale individual attacks around the world through social media, encrypted communications and slickly produced propaganda, FBI Director James Comey said on Wednesday (December 16). “Your parent’s al Qaeda was a very different model than the threat we face today,” Comey said at a counter terrorism conference in New York City. He said the Federal Bureau of Investigation currently has “hundreds” of investigations in all 50 U.S. […]
The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama is not “overly concerned” about the lifting of a ban on U.S. crude oil exports included in a new omnibus spending bill, saying oil products were already being exported under various waivers, the White House said on Wednesday (December 16). The United States “already exports 4.3 million barrels a day of refined petroleum product, and there are there were already written into the law a handful of waivers […]
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” racked up its first award on Wednesday when the American Film Institute named it as one of the 10 best films of the year. “The Force Awakens,” opening in theaters across the world this week, was included in a list alongside awards front-runners such as Wall Street misdeeds comedy “The Big Short” and lesbian romance drama “Carol.” The American Film Institute’s top films of the year are selected by critics, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 16) – Do you have a crush on someone? Are you friendzoned Are you a hopia? Are you hopelessly romantic? Want to strike good points on your object of affection? Banatan mo nga! Literally speaking, “banat” as a verb means to strike, sock, bow, to hit something as. But today, young Pinoys use the term “banat” to strike for pogi or ganda points. Here’s an example of a typical banat: “Bagyo ka ba?( Are you a […]
The Felix Manalo movie continues its premiere around the world. In Canada more than 1, 400 Iglesia Ni Cristo members and non-members alike flocked to the screening. (Eagle News Service)
More than three thousand houses were damaged when typhoon Nona battered some parts of the country during the past two days. Data from the NDRRMC showed that 660 houses were totally damaged while 2,495 were partially damaged. Most affected was Sorsogon wherein 593 houses were totally damaged and more than 1,300 houses were partially damaged. A total of 8 roads and 1 bridge were also reported not passable in Regions IV-B, V and VIII. While […]
Despite achieving its “zero casualties” goal, Albay government mulls declaring a state of calamity. Albay Governor Joey Salceda said this is due to the massive effects of typhoon Nona to agriculture and infrastructure in the province. Salceda cited the collapse of sea walls in the eastern and western seaboards of Albay and the destruction of houses near the coast. Officials are still assessing the amount of damage from the typhoon, but the initial estimate on […]
