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Jesse Lucas in Triple Threats: The Composers at CCP

MULTI-AWARDED composer for film, television, theater and dance Jesse Lucas is the featured artist in Triple Threats: The Composers on August 20, 2015 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) at 8:00PM. Billed Full Range: The Music of Jesse Lucas, the concert charts the music interests and passions of Jesse Lucas throughout his career. Lucas has written original Filipino musicals, ballet and contemporary opera. His forays into composing music […]

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DOTC gets MRT-3 prototype train

The Department of Transportation and Communications said that the prototype train of the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) has arrived in the country from China. The prototype, which arrived Friday, Aug. 14, will be assemble here, while its components such as doors, seats, poles and hand straps would undergo testing in November. DOTC said this is only the first of the 48 brand-new train cars that will be delivered starting first quarter of 2016. DOTC […]

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Death toll rises to 112 in Tianjin blasts

THE death toll from the massive warehouse explosions in north China’s Tianjin city Wednesday night rose to 112, local authorities said at a press conference on Sunday morning. “Up to 9:00 on Sunday, we have found 112 bodies, with 24 already identified and 88 being identified,” said Gong Jiansheng, deputy director of the Publicity Department of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee. “In addition, after identification comparison, previously identified four fragmentary bodies actually belongs to two […]

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ASEAN pushes for ‘inclusive solidarity’ in disaster response

MANILA (PIA)– Officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called for “inclusive solidarity” in responding to disasters within and outside the region. In the recently concluded three-day (August 11-13) roadshow dubbed “One ASEAN, One Response” held in Manila, officials highlighted the importance of ASEAN member states responding jointly when one faces calamity. The whole ASEAN region share the same disaster challenges faced by the Philippines, according to Mr. Said Faisal, executive director of […]

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Palace supports Japanese Prime Minister Abe speech on World War II anniversary

(Eagle News) — The Philippines saw no reason to criticize Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s speech in commemoration of World War II’s 70th anniversary unlike China and South Korea which were critical of Abe’s speech. In a statement released Saturday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said Malacañang supports Abe’s statement, as it encourages nations to have “proactive contribution to peace.” “We support Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s advocacy of ‘proactive contribution to peace’ based on the […]

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Japan Emperor marks 70th anniversary of end of WW2

(Reuters) — Japanese Emperor Akihito on Saturday (August 15) marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two with an expression of “deep remorse” over the conflict, a departure from his annual script which could be seen as a subtle rebuke of conservative Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe on Friday (August 14) expressed “utmost grief” for the suffering Japan inflicted in the war, but said future generations should not have to keep apologising […]

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Japanese nationalists march on war shrine to mark WW2 anniversary

  (Reuters) — Hundreds of Japanese nationalists marched to Yasukuni shrine on Saturday (August 15), where leaders convicted as war criminals by Allied Tribunal are honored with war dead, to mark the 70th anniversary since the end of World War Two. The majority of participants from the nationalist group “Ganbare Nippon” carried Japanese flags and shouted “Banzai” at the gates of the shrine, after having quietly marching through the streets. The shrine has been a […]

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Death toll in chemical blasts in Chinese port climbs to 104; more firefighters missing

(Eagle News) — The death toll  in the deadly chemical blasts in area in the northeastern Chinese port of Tianjin has climbed to 104, including at least 21 firefighters, according to the Chinese state media . The Tianjin municipal government also said that around 720 others were admitted to hospitals. Small-scale blasts broke out at around 11:40 Saturday (Aug. 15)  in Binhai New Area, where the blasts occurred at hazardous chemicals warehouse on Wednesday night. […]

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OWWA warns OFWs about loan scams

(Eagle News) —  The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is warning the public of a scam that asks OFWs to pay a certain amount in exchange of an availment of loan from OWWA. OWWA Administrator Rebecca J. Calzado issued the warning recently after receiving reports that this loan scam is presently circulating throughout the OFW Community. Labor Attaché Nenita Garcia of POLO-Hong Kong SAR also reported that their office has been receiving calls from OFWs inquiring about the […]

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Malacanang said government preparing for projected strong El Niño this year

(Eagle News) – Malacanang said it President Aquino is closely watching the onslaught of El Niño in the country especially in the agriculture sector, which may impact on food production. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that as part of the government preparations for the projected strong El Nino, the Department of Science and Technology has already made projections starting September. Other government agencies should already be planning for their next steps with regards to […]

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North Cotabato twister hurts 7, destroys 150 houses, mosque, school

PIKIT, North Cotabato, Aug. 14 (PNA) –- A twister swept through three interior villages here late Thursday afternoon, wounding seven residents and destroying 152 houses, mosque and a school, a disaster official today said. Tahira Kalatongan of the Pikit municipal disaster risk reduction and management council (MDRRMC), said in a radio interview that the victims were residents of Barangays Manaulanan, Punol and Pamalian where the twister swept through at past 3 p.m. Kalantongan said the […]

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Beneficiaries of gallant SAF 44 receive educational assistance

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 14 — The National Police Commission (Napolcom), in coordination the Philippine National Police has given educational assistance to the children and beneficiaries of the 44 slain Special Action Force (SAF) members covering their expenses until they finish college. A total of 46 children were granted the Educational Assistance Certificates. Meanwhile, out of the 89 requests from other beneficiaries (siblings, niece and nephews), 43 were granted a scholarship programs from Presidential Social Fund (PSF) […]

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