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QUEZON City, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started releasing its new driver’s license card. According to LTO Spokesman Jason Salvador the new license cards are now available in the 18 LTO offices in the National Capital Region and will also be available in the Regional levels on Monday and all other offices nationwide on September 15, 2015. (Eagle News Service Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Election (COMELEC) urged the delisted voters to apply for reactivation of their registration records for them to be able to vote again in the 2016 election. Today, almost one million voters were removed from the official voters list. According to the COMELEC, most of the voters removed from the list were those who failed to vote in two consecutive elections. COMELEC also said that […]
MANILA – Cine Europa turns 18 years old, celebrating its Debut! The transition from youth to adulthood is said to be one of the most exciting chapters in everyone’s life. This year’s edition carries the theme “Coming of Age.” Mr. Lubomir Frebort, Political Counsellor of the EU Delegation in the Philippines will be joined by Ms. Marline Dualan of the Shangri-la Plaza and Mr. Quintin Cu-unjieng, Project Development Officer of the Film Development Council of the […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warns the agency’s internal and external stakeholders of unscrupulous individual or individuals who they claim to be or directly connected to the DPWH Secretary and other Senior Officials. Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has received several reports from the field that unscrupulous individuals are calling Regional Directors and District Engineers to facilitate inclusion of projects in the DPWH Infrastructure Program, in particular a […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 — Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz yesterday urged the country’s private employers and businesses to abide by the pay rules for their employees in observance of the Ninoy Aquino Day and in celebration of the National Heroes Day on 21 and 31 August, respectively. President Benigno S. Aquino III’s Proclamation No. 831, Series of 2014 declared 21 and 31 August as special (non-working) day and regular holiday, respectively. “Proper observance […]
MAKATI, Aug. 19 — The Bureau of Investments (BOI) is set to launch today its One Window Network or OWN project, a cloud based web portal and mobile application system that enables investors to lodge queries and concerns online, as well as access a databank of information related to business and investments. The project also includes a system that can track and monitor the real time status of investor’s inquiry and concerns using personal computers or smart phones. […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has clarified that an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was one of those who were only injured during the massive blast in Thailand’s Bangkok downtown. Meanwhile, DFA Spokesperson Charles Jose refused to reveal the identity of the Filipina upon the request of the victim. According to the reports, the OFW had sustained an ear injury due to the deadly blast. (Eagle News Service) […]
BANGKOK, Thailand, August 19 (Eagle News) — A bridge in central Bangkok was rocked by another bomb blast when a man throws a small explosive on Tuesday evening. According to Colonel Natakit Siriwongtawan, deputy police chief of Klongsan district, the explosive thrown in the river caused no injuries and fatality. However, Siriwongtawan said that if it had not fallen into the water, it would have caused injuries. Thailand’s Bangkok was rattled by an explosion on […]
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 (Eagle News) — The National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday evening issued a ‘blue alert’ status after super typhoon “Ineng” entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). According to NDRRMC Executive Director Alexander Pama, all units in different areas were prepared and in stand by to monitor the weather. The ‘blue alert’ had take effect on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 pm were typhoon “Ineng” entered the […]
THE Thai government has said security has been restored near Erawan Shrine in central Bangkok after the deadly bombing Monday night. It is 24 hours since what the Thai Prime Minister described as the worst attack on Thai soil. Street cleaners have scrubbed to clean the blood-stained streets following the explosion that killed 20 people and left 125 seriously injured. Thai security services have released video footage of a suspect wanted in connection with […]
DUMAGUETE CITY, August 19 (PIA) – Lactating mothers should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs to ensure the safety of their child while they are breastfeeding. This is a reminder from breastfeeding experts and advocates here during a Kapihan forum on the importance of breastfeeding. According to Hilda Torres, breastfeeding program coordinator of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), breastfeeding mothers should avoid vices such as smoking or drinking alcohol because its harmful contents can affect infants through […]
(Eagle News) — President Aquino asked the public to study the platforms of the various candidates for the 2016 elections, and at the same time urged the people to choose a leader who will continue the government’s conditional cash transfer program. The President said this during the Jesse Robredo Day Multi-Sectoral Forum held in Naga City, Camarines Sur province to commemorate the third death anniversary of the former interior secretary, The President’s project, conditional cash […]
