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Fiscal reforms bolster PH competitiveness upgrade

MANILA, Oct. 6 — Budget Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad hailed the Aquino Administration’s governance and fiscal reform efforts as the Philippines leaps five notches in the global competitiveness ranking. The Philippines placed 47th out of 140 competitive economies in this year’s Global Competitiveness Index released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). “This is proof of the success of our fiscal and governance reforms,” Abad said. The Budget Secretary also said that along with the improvements in the country’s fiscal […]

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Syrians claim Russian airstrikes hit Latakia and Idlib in Syria

Syrians in rebel-held territory uploaded videos on Sunday (October 4) alleging to show the aftermath of Russian airstrikes. It was not clear how the Syrians in rebel areas who filmed the incidents knew the planes carrying out the strikes were Russian. The Russians are unpopular with Syrians opposed to the government of Bashar al-Assad because of Moscow’s close ties to the Damascus government. In one of the clips, columns of thick smoke can be seen […]

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Joel Lamangan grateful on directing bio epic film “Felix Manalo”

ONE of the most anticipated films of the year is the “Felix Manalo” movie which will have its regular showing on Oct. 7, Wednesday.  This is a sprawling historical biopic film that shows the history and life of a 101- year old church that is known by many as the Iglesia Ni Cristo. Iglesia Ni Cristo is a church that was registered in the Philippines by its first Executive Minister Felix Ysagun Manalo, believed to […]

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U.S. to cooperate with Cuba on marine sanctuary

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Chile on Monday (October 05) to strengthen President Obama’s commitment to the development of marine sanctuaries in the United States and abroad, as part of an international forum at the coastal town of Vina del Mar. Earlier in the day at the second annual “Our Ocean” conference, the world’s largest marine conservation park encompassing the remote Easter Island was announced. Kerry also told delegates that the U.S. […]

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DA gives P300 M to banks for agriculture, fisheries financing program

QUEZON CITY, Oct. 6 — The Department of Agriculture (DA) together with Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), has turned over a total of P300 million to partner cooperative banks for the implementation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program–Cooperative Banks Agri-Lending Program II (CBAP II). The check turn-over ceremony was held recently at the ACPC Conference Room in Pasig City. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala signed the implementing guidelines of the Agriculture and Fisheries Financing Program (AFFP), […]

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Why you should stop Twerking

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 6) – From the classy moves of Ballroom, to the groovy rhythm of Jazz, and to the urban feel of Hip-hop; dancing has evolved into this modern form of choreography: Twerking. Yes, twerking. Booty poppin’, hip thrusting, mind-blowing twerking. What has become of the world’s perception on dancing? Seriously, our forefathers would be disappointed if they find out that the newest dance craze involves shaking our rears violently like there is an […]

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Members of Far East Riders Society conducts Blood Donation Drive

Members of the Far East Riders Society (FERS) from various districts conducted their first Blood Donation Drive last Sunday, October 3 at the New Era General Hospital. With God’s help and coordination and support from the health professionals of New Era General Hospital, the event was a success that gathered enough blood that can benefit those who are in need. FERS is an official group of motor enthusiast and are members of the Iglesia Ni […]

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Sarah Geronimo sings “Felix Manalo” theme song

QUEZON City, Philippines – Considered as one of the top singers in the Philippines, Sarah Geronimo was chosen to give voice to “Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw”, the official theme song of the much-awaited film of the year, “Felix Manalo”. This is the first time the official music video for the said song was  viewed by the public. The video was also shown in the premiere screening of “Felix Manalo”. https://youtu.be/c-YNM5K6eQM

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Dennis Trillo thankful for his role in “Felix Manalo”

Dennis Trillo, the versatile actor that was chosen to portray the role of Felix Y. Manalo, would probably be one of the highest paid, if not the highest paid actor in Philippine cinema, this is according to report published in a broadcast media. Although Dennis did not reveal the exact amount, he did admit that it was his highest talent fee he ever received, precisely why he meticulously prepared for the role in the most […]

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Dengue attack!

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 5) – Experiencing fever, severe headache, muscle cramps, vomiting, bleeding of the nose and gums, skin rashes and fatigue that will probably lead to death? It must be dengue. Dengue – also known as break bone fever –  is an infection caused by mosquito bites. The infected female mosquitos that carry this disease is classified under the species of Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus.Many cases occurs in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. […]

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COMELEC to urge candidates to use environmentally-friendly campaign materials

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is considering the proposal of using recyclable and environmentally-friendly campaign materials and said commission may implement said proposal on all candidates. Said proposal is already being followed in General Santos City since 2013. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/B00Pi7462qc

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Several fishermen missing as “Kabayan” leaves

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 26 fishermen are still missing 2 days after “Kabayan” left the Philippine area of responsibility. The NDRRMC records 4, 500 families were affected in the storm’s rampage in six provinces in Luzon with 1, 300 families staying in evacuation centers. The NDRRMC added that the storm caused Php 1.2 billion worth of damages in property and infrastructure. On the other hand, PAGASA reported that […]

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