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David Beckham praises ASEAN Para Games athletes in Singapore

David Beckham has praised athletes at the ASEAN Para Games during a visit to Singapore. The 40-year-old said that he was impressed with the commitment and competitiveness of participants. He told the ASEAN Para Games’ official website—quote: “it is inspiring to see athletes pursue their passion with such great desire.  There is no bigger honor than having the opportunity to represent your country. The sporting spirit is very much alive at the games village and […]

Report: ASEAN countries are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals

Businesses and governments in Southeast Asia are increasingly likely to be a target for cyber criminals, according to a report from security supplier fire eye and Singapore-headquartered Telco Singtel. Across the region, 29% of organizations observed were targeted by advanced cyber attacks in the first half of 2015. Thailand and the Philippines were hardest hit among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (asean), with 40% and 39% of observed organizations exposed to these attacks, respectively. […]

Philippines can become Southeast Asia’s production hub

A report says that the Philippines has what it takes to become Southeast Asia’s production hub once the regional integration kicks in by the end of the year. The report titled “Moving across Borders: The Philippines and the ASEAN Economic Community” released yesterday, December 8 by Auditing firm KPMG R.G. Manabat & Co., discussed the country’s prospects on the looming integration of the 10-member ASEAN. On the positive side, the country’s young demographics could work […]

Government asked to ensure master plan against “the big one”

Chairman of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, Congressman Winston Castelo of Quezon City is asking the Metro Manila Development Authority to publicize its master plan in the event that “the big one” strikes in order to gauge the readiness of the government in case of such eventuality. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Oe9hChL3KD0

Expert questions Duterte’s survey ratings

Political analyst Professor Ramon Casiple questions the sudden rise in ratings of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station. Formerly in the fourth position, Duterte is now at the head of the list. Casiple expressed his disbelief at the results, adding that nothing special happened during the intervening period to justify the sudden increase in Duterte’s ratings. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing […]

More Filipinos believe that they are poor

According to the survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) this last quarter, 6 out of 10 Filipinos believe that they are poor, which is higher compared to the preceding quarter. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/OS5db6wXyAM

Phl to benefit from AEC, other int’l trade agreements — experts

  By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News online correspondent (Eagle News) — Because of its economic readiness, the Philippines is poised to benefit from the impact of participating in larger international trade agreements including the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), experts told a recent forum in Makati. “Rather than fear the tsunami of ASEAN products that will flood the market, […]

MMDA conducts bike sharing program

With the coming of the holiday season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority commenced its bike sharing program with 40 additional bicycles. The program was started last 2013. Said program is one of the solutions promoted by the MMDA in alleviating the traffic problem. The bicycles can be burrowed by the commuters for free and runs on the honor system, with commuters expected to return the borrowed bicycles. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

BSP reminds public regarding the use of old money bills

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reminded the public that old money bills can no longer be used by January 1, 2016 but the public can still exchange said bills for new ones until December 31, 2016. Overseas Filipino workers should register themselves to the BSP’s website until December 31, 2016 and can exchange up to Php 10, 000 worth of old money bills once they returned to the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

Buklod Night 2015 sa Albay at Pangasinan

Nagsagawa ang isang social gathering ang mga miyembro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo na kabilang sa kapisanang BUKLOD sa mga lalawigan ng Albay at Pangasinan. Ang kapisanang Buklod ay isa sa kapisanan sa loob ng Iglesia Ni Cristo na kinabibilangan ng mga may asawa. Layunin ng aktibidad na lalong pagbuklurin ang pagsasama ng mag-asawa hindi lamang ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo kundi maging sa mga umaanib pa lamang sa Iglesia. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Glen […]

Pamamahagi ng English workbooks ng LGU-Iloilo, nagpapatuloy

Nagpapatuloy ang pamamahagi ng English workbooks lokal ng pamahalaan ng Ajuy sa pangungana ni Mayor Juan Alvarez at ng Sangguniang Bayan, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Synergeia Foundation sa presensya pa rin ni dating Board Member Jett Rojas sa ilalim ng proyekto ng JUANCHO o (Joint Undertakings for the Advancement thru Nurturing Children’s Hopes Opportunity) Program. (Agila Probinsya Correspondents Ramie Inventor, Andres Ocampo)