Bicolanos could expect an operational railway service by 2021, once the P170.7-billion South Line of the North-South Railway Project (NSRP) is completed, according to Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya. Secretary Abaya, who accompanied President Benigno S. Aquino III in Naga City, Camarines Sur province for the 3rd death anniversary of former Interior Secretary Jessie Robredo, said the pre-qualification process will be held this October for those interested to bid for the 600-kilometer South […]
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Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Zambales, nagsagawa ng Clean Up Drive
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Nagsagawa ng Coastal Clean Up Drive ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa lalawigan ng Zambales. Ang nasabing aktibidad ay pinangunahan ng SCAN International kung saan ay nilinis nila ang baybaying dagat ng barangay Sto. Rosario at Bangantalinga. Ang ganitong aktibidad ai isa lamang sa maraming Socio-civic Activity na isinagawa ng Iglesia Ni Cristo. Kaya bukod sa pamamahagi ng Pananampalatay na siyang pangunahing gawain ng Iglesia Ni Cristo ay […]
Blood Donation Activity isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Quirino
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Isang Blood Donation Activity ang isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Quirino na pinangunahan ng mga Ministro ng Iglesia Ni Cristo kasama ang maraming miyembro nito. Layunin ng nasabing aktibidad na magkaroon ng pondong dugo para sa mga nangangailangan lalo na ng mga mahihirap na mamamayan na walang sapat na pangbayad dito. Kaagapay sa nasabing aktibidad ang Isabela General Hospital Blood Bank. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Jayson Naval)
Senior Citizens, nakatanggap ng social pensions
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Nakatanggap ang isang daan at animnapu’t limang senior citizens ng Mabalacat City ng social pensions o cash benefits mula sa Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Bawat isang senior citizen ay nakatanggap ng 3, 000 piso. Ang halagang ito ay kabuuan ng tiglilimang daang piso kada buwan na dapat natanggap nila mula enero hanggang mayo ng taong ito. Nakasaad sa Republic Act 9257 ang mga ibang benipisyo at prebilehiyo […]
“Isang Bio, Isang Kilo,” inilunsad ng COMELEC, San Jose City
AGOSTO 18 (Agila Probinsya) — Inilunsad ng Commission on Election (COMELEC) ang “Isang bio, isang kilo” bilang pasasalamat sa mga botante ng San Jose City, Nueva Ecija na agarang tumugon sa kanilang campaign na “No Bio, No Boto”. Ang nasabing aktibidad na inilunsad ng COMELEC ay aabot ng tatlong araw kung saan ay nagsimula ito noong Lunes,Agosto 17 at magtatapos ng Miyerkules, Agosto 19. Ang mga residenteng na siyang magpaparehistro ay makatatanggap ng isang kilong […]
NTC asks Telcos to include average internet speed in ads
MANILA, Philippines, August 18 (Eagle News) — According to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), telecommunications companies are now obliged to include in their advertisement the average speed of their internet speed through a current memorandum-circular. Studies show that the Philippines has the second-slowest internet speed in Asia and the 62nd most expensive internet charge. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate approves higher pension for SSS beneficiaries
MANILA, Philippines, August 18 (Eagle News) — The Senate approved the proposed Php 2, 000 increase of the SSS monthly pension in a hearing conducted by the Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Private Enterprises despite the allegations of the SSS that their fund will run out by 2029. Senator Cynthia Villar responded that the SSS should implement a more efficient collection system. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Burned vessel in Ormoc Sea must be transferred
ORMOC, Leyte, August 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the burned vessel MV Wonderful Star must be transferred immediately to prevent the possibility of an oil spill as well as the possibility of damages to the port due to the coming of the super-typhoon. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), on the other hand, does not want to move the vessel as long as the investigation is ongoing. (Eagle News […]
Explosion in Bangkok, Thailand kills 21
BANGKOK, Thailand, August 18 (Eagle News) — A pipe bomb explosion in a popular shrine in Bangkok, Thailand left 21 dead including a Fililipino. Most of the casualties are Chinese and Taiwanese tourists. The Philippine Embassy is coordinating with Thai authorities to confirm the alleged Filipino death. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/BewodxL1LgM
Uber applies for accreditation in LTFRB
MANILA, Philippines, August 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB), three days before the deadline, Uber submitted documents for accreditation as well as paid the Php 10,000 accreditation fee. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Possible super typhoon will enter PAR
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), “Ineng” may enter the Philippine area of responsibility this afternoon and said weather disturbance may develop into a super-typhoon which will also strengthen the “habagat”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
El Niño may last till June 2016
QUEZON City, Philippines, August 18 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that the El Niño may last until June 2016 after it was discovered that the heat temperature of the sea was recorded at three degrees Celsius compared to 2.3 degree Celsius when the El Niño hit the Philippines in 1997-1998. PAGASA added that the Philippines will experience below-peak rainfall especially during the peak of the El Niño […]
