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Philippines’ E-Commerce Roadmap seeks faster internet speed, better tax system for small businesses

(MANILA) The Philippines’ E-Commerce Roadmap 2015-2020 aims to make the country’s Internet bandwidth faster and its tax system “friendlier” for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an e-commerce advocate and expert told Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) participants here Thursday. During the APEC Public-Private Dialogue on Women and the Economy, held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Janette Toral of digitalfilipino.com, a website launched in 1999 that specializes in e-commerce, social media, and Internet marketing, highlighted […]

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President Aquino: It is clear – SAF commandos took Marwan’s finger

President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday described as “baseless” and “irrelevant” the alternative narrative that Malaysian terrorist Marwan was killed by a companion, who also cut off his finger and gave it to commandos of the Special Action Force (SAF). “Pero maliwanag naman po sa presentasyon natin ngayon: SAF ang nandoon; imposibleng pagdudahan pa na SAF ang kumuha ng daliri ni Marwan. Ibig sabihin din po: Lahat ng iba pang salaysay ukol sa sinasabing […]

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INC’s Sanggunian members attend preliminary probe on libel cases vs Samson, Yuson

(Eagle News) — The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office has started the preliminary investigation on the libel complaint filed by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) against expelled ministers Isaias Samson Jr., and Eliodoro “Joy” Yuson Members of the INC’s Sanggunian or advisory council attended the preliminary probe on Wednesday, Sept. 16 so that their complaint affidavits against Samson and Yuson would be subscribed and sworn to before the prosecutor’s office. This was in connection to the […]

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Emergency Preparedness at First Aid Seminar dinaluhan ng mga miyembro ng SCAN INTL sa Benguet

Isinagawa kahapon sa Laguerta Lepanto Mines Mangkayan, Benguet ang isang seminar para sa Emergency Preparedness at First Aid maging ang seminar ukol sa Safety and Health Care. Ang nasabing aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng mga miyembro ng SCAN International sa pangunguna ng SSO ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Ang nasabing seminar ay pinangunahan ng District Minister ng Mountain Province na si Kapatid na Marvin Q. Querubin. Sa seminar na ito ay itinuro at ibinahagi ang kaalaman ukol […]

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Tsunami waves spotted in Chile

(Eagle News) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center recorded big waves in the coastal areas of Chile after a magnitude 8.3 coastal earthquake hit the said country. Tsunami warnings were raised in several areas found in the Pacific Rim area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Rallyists storm MPD headquarters

(Eagle News) — The headquarters of the Manila Police District (MPD) in UN Avenue was stormed by rallyists who protested that the police were puppets of the United States government after they arrested several rallyists who conducted protests in front of the US Embassy. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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PAGASA spots tropical depression outside PAR

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is currently monitoring the progress of a tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with the weather bureau saying that there is a little chance said tropical depression of entering the PAR. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/l240jBiQWEQ

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DepEd orders schools to schedule make-up classes

(Eagle News) – The Department of Education (DepEd) ordered the school division superintendents in Metro Manila to conduct make-up classes to cover for the two school holidays in November 17 and 20 because of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting which will be held in the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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LTFRB launches 24/7 hotline

QUEZON CITY, Sep. 17 — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has a new 24/7 hotline number, 1342, which the commuting public can call to report delinquent public utility vehicles (PUVs). All complaints pertaining to PUVs (e.g., arrogant drivers, defective taxi meters, hit and run incidents, reckless driving, etc.) will be entertained. The hotline is currently operational nationwide. The LTFRB also has SMS and Viber hotlines, where you can send pictures and videos: […]

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Suicide is 10th leading cause of death worldwide

(PIA 6) – There are several ways in which a person can respond and reach out to people who have suicidal tendencies, according to the Department of Health (DOH)-6. Dr. May Ann Sta. Lucia, DOH-6 Medical Officer for non-communicable disease cluster, during a press conference held at the Forest Park here, said those who have suicidal inclination can be referred to mental health facilities. She said if the person is violent, he or she must […]

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Beach mat charges phones and keeps drinks cool

Forgetting to charge your phone before heading to the beach need not mean social isolation anymore. This is Beachill – a beach mat that uses solar power to revive dead batteries. It also has a small in-built fridge to keep drinks cool. Beachill was originally a university project by Lebanese student Antoine Sayah. But after his tutors advised him to go into business he sold 60 Beachills in just two weeks. Inventor of Beachill, Antoine […]

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Bachelet confirms three are dead after 8.3 earthquake rocks Chile

(Reuters) — Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet said three people were killed when a strong earthquake shook the country on Wednesday and said she would travel to the worst-affected areas. The magnitude 8.3 quake was the most powerful to hit Chile in five years and triggered flooding in some coastal towns and sent terrified resident pouring into streets. “Once again we’re having to deal with another harsh blow from nature…. Unfortunately we’ve received information that as […]

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