In the ongoing investigation of the Senate Housing and Resettlement led by Senator JV Ejercito, officials of the National Housing Authority admitted that 50% of those who were adversely affected by the super-typhoon “Yolanda” remains in temporary shelters as the housing shortage in the affected areas remain unresolved. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos)
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Senator Marcos will run for Vice President in 2016
Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed his plans to run as vice-president in the 2016 elections. Prior to this, Senator Marcos went to Davao City to consult with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte regarding his plans, with said mayor announcing his support for said plans. Senator Marcos also expressed his support for Duterte if ever said mayor has plans to run for higher office. At the same time, Senator Marcos put an end to speculations, saying that he […]
Iraqis clean up after deadly bomb attacks
Iraqis cleaned up the scenes of powerful bombings that left at least 57 people dead on Monday in Diyala, Baghdad and Basra provinces. At least 57 people were killed on Monday (October 5) in car bomb attacks in Baghdad and the north and south of Iraq, police and medical sources said. One attack took place near a crowded market in the town of Khalis, about 80 km (50 miles) northeast of Baghdad, killing 35 people, […]
No increase in price of meat
According to Agriculture Undersecretary Jose Riaño, there will be no increase in the price of pork and poultry products despite the strong El Niño phenomenon affecting the country. He added that the supply of said products will remain stable until the holiday season since poultry and hog raisers were able to prepare for the effects of the El Niño. As such, Riaño added that there is no reason for the price of processed meats to […]
Guatemala announces three-day mourning
The Guatemalan government declared a three-day mourning after tragedy struck said country when a landslide killed 57 people. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/AVCA2mxrCS0
“Felix Manalo”, one of the greatest Filipino films of all time, according to reactions from its premiere
By Caesar Vallejos (Eagle News Contributor) Judging from the results and reactions on the movie premiere, “Felix Manalo” has the makings of being one of the greatest Filipino films of all time. Now the holder of two Guinness world records, the premiere of world movie premieres kicked off the beginning of another certified box office hit as the film opens in more than 370 theaters nationwide on October 7. This spectacular movie premiere […]
APEC 2015 PPFS Meeting Concludes in Iloilo City
On the culmination of the two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Partnership on Food Security (APEC-PPFS) Meeting in Iloilo City on October 3, 2015, the APEC member-economies agreed on food security policy statements for consideration during the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November. The policy declarations focused on four (4) priority areas, which the member-economies adopted such as Stock-take and Food Security Road Map Toward 2020, Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fishery Sector, Facilitation on Investment and […]
Japan’s Abe says TPP would have strategic significance if China joined
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says if China participated in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in the future, it would have significant strategic meaning. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday (October 6) that it would have significant strategic meaning if China joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal in the future. Twelve Pacific Rim countries on Monday (October 5) reached the most ambitious trade pact in a generation, aiming to liberalize commerce in 40 […]
Adopt-an-Estero program a success
QUEZON CITY, Oct. 6 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is urging more organizations and companies to join the government’s “Adopt-an-Estero” Program, which has proven to be effective in improving the local environment and promoting public health and safety. During the two-day forum which started last September 29 at the Sulo Riviera Hotel in Quezon City, DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) touted the success of the program and the number of dying water […]
Star Philippine boxer Pacquiao declares he’ll fight for Senate seat
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao announces his bid to run for a Senate seat in the 2016 national elections. Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao announced on Monday (October 5) he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year. Pacquiao, whose popularity transcends economic classes and makes him one of the most recognisable people in the Philippines, said he was looking at one of the […]
Pulse Asia survey results show improved people’s approval of government programs
MANILA, Oct. 6 (PIA) — Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. on Monday said the results of a recent Pulse Asia survey reflect the Filipino people’s better appreciation of the government’s programs. “We note the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted last September 8 to 14, which showed improved approval of our Bosses — the Filipino people — of government’s efforts to address key issues on upholding the rights of our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), […]
Gabby Concepcion on “Felix Manalo”: A wish fulfilled
Gabby Concepcion, who portrayed the role of Ka Eraño G. Manalo in the much awaited biopic film “Felix Manalo”, expressed his gratefulness that he was chosen to be a part of one of the greatest films produced in the country. Concepcion was chosen to play the role of the late INC Executive Minister in the movie after careful and meticulous screening as to who is fit to portray the iconic character of “Ka Erdy.” The […]





