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QUEZON CITY, Sep. 16 — In preparation for the onslaught of the El Niño phenomenon, the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) has conducted island-wide consultation and planning workshops with Small-Scale Irrigation Associations (SWISAs). The workshops were held to identify possible and alternative measures to mitigate the impact of drought, to determine the capability needs of the SWISAs and to find ways on how the members can participate in […]
The demand for Apple’s latest addition – iPhone 6s is much stronger in China as compared to other parts of the world, including the U.S., according to the latest data unveiled by Apple’s news blog. The inventory blog of iPhone tracked the back-order status of various iPhone models by screen shots of Apple’s estimated waiting time. On Sept 12, shipping waiting time for the new iPhone 6s Plus in China stood at three to four […]
Sept. 16 (PNA/Xinhua) — “When one in three of us is held back due to malnutrition, we as families, communities, and nations cannot move forward,” Lawrence Haddad, lead author of the Global Nutrition Report and senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) said Tuesday at a press briefing in London. One in three members of the global population is malnourished, and the problem exists in every country on the planet, according […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 16) – Is it going to be just another false hope or is it finally the era of change we longed for? The national election is approaching. Candidates are busy building their names and sugar coating everything to fit in their targeted position. They are luring the Filipinos with all their good words and their promises. “Mga pangakong napapako” it’s the image of politicians in our country and they cannot run […]
(Reuters) — All but five of 25 U.S. fast food and fast-casual chains got “F” grades for their antibiotic policies, according to a report by public interest groups including Friends of the Earth and the National Resources Defense Council. Among them: Starbucks, Subway, Wendy’s and Domino’s Pizza. The companies couldn’t immediately comment because they had not been given the results before publication. The report said, “Most top U.S. chain restaurants… have so far failed to […]
(Reuters) — Jaguar’s new sports car entered the record books on Monday (September 14) when it took the title for performing the largest ever loop the loop in a car ever. Guinness World Records said the Jaguar F-PACE driven by stunt driver Terry Grant successfully completed a 19.08 m tall, 360 degree circle. Grant drove the car after two months of intense preparation, with the international pro driver having to ensure his body was ready […]
Malacañang on Tuesday assured the continuity of the government’s food security program despite the resignation of Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, Secretary Francis Pangilinan. “Merong Cabinet committee na nagsasagawa ng action planning hinggil diyan. Ito ang Food Security Council, ito ay sa pangunguna ni (Economic Planning) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during a media briefing, when asked how Secretary Pangilinan’s resignation would affect the food security program as […]
(Reuters) — Prosecutors and police in Peru have launched an investigation into the alleged trafficking of arms by the country’s military, after detecting fraudulent documents and missing grenades at the institution, officials said on Tuesday (September 15). Defence Minister Jakke Valakivi Minister said the alleged theft of grenades was detected after a preliminary review conducted a few days ago at some army warehouses. Speaking to media in the Lima, Valakivi said that some soldiers were […]
(Reuters) — Twenty-two migrants drowned and 200 more were rescued when a boat capsized in the Aegean Sea off the Turkish coast on Tuesday (September 15). The boat was apparently attempting to reach the Greek island of Kos. A total of 211 immigrants were rescued from the boat while divers recovered the bodies of 22 drowned passengers, a statement from the Turkish coastguard said. The boat went down about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) off the […]
(Eagle News) — Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) on Sunday, Sept. 13, launched the EBC Film Forum, its first venture into the promotion of independent films that carry positive Filipino values, in an effort to contribute to the Philippine movie industry. And for its first event, the EBC Film Forum announced its support for the independent film, “Walang Take Two” – the first full length film of INCinema productions, an independent film outfit which had […]
The Maynilad Water Services Inc. admitted that the rotating water interruption experiencing in Metro Manila areas may likely to continue until summertime of 2016. This was after the announcement of the Maynilad that almost one million residents of the said area can be affected in the water interruption starting Wednesday, September 16. According to Randy Estrellado, Maynilad Chief Financial Officer, the water interruption will start from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM and in some areas […]
MANILA, Philippines, September 15 (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering a case review of the findings of the Board of Inquiry (BOI) regarding the Mamasapano debacle that claimed the lives of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos last January 25. PNP Chief, Director Ricardo Marquez also asked that evidence should be presented to prove that the ‘alternative version’ of the Mamasapano incident which one aide of the Zulkifli Bin Hir […]
