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AUGUST 14 (Reuters) — A heatwave has forced Poland to sharply cut electricity supply to industry for the first time in over a decade, pushing some companies to limit production. Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz called the situation “very serious” as weather forecasts for the coming days showed high temperatures will persist. “Partial restrictions will affect over 1,600 companies, but they should not have a negative impact on their production capacities,” Kopacz said at a news […]
MANILA, Aug. 14 — Both the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and the government panel that negotiated the peace deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said on Thursday that they welcome Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s sponsorship of his version of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) in the Senate. At the same time, the OPAPP and the government peace panel took the opportunity to clarify several issues raised by […]
Manila, August 14, 2015 (PRC) – The Professional Regulation Commission and the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology announce that the Board Licensure Examination for Geologists (BLEG) scheduled on AUGUST 11-13, 2015 is moved to NOVEMBER 23-25, 2015. The announcement was made in view of the Board of Geology Resolution No. 2015-928, series of 2015, amending PRC Resolution No. 2014-874, rescheduling the Board Licensure Examination for Geologists to November 23-25, 2015. According to the Board, the […]
Isinagawa sa San Jose City lalawigan ng Nueva Ecija ang Art Exhibit 2015 bilang bahagi ng selebrasyon ng pagkakatatag ng siyudad. Dinumog ng mga tao ang obra ng kilalang mga pintor na nakadisplay sa naturang exhibit. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Emil Baltazar)
Idineklara ng “Peaceful and Ready for further development,” ang lalawigan ng Zamboanga del Sur. Sa kabila ito ng masamang impression ngayon sa Mindanao dahil sa kabi-kabilang kriminalidad na nagaganap sa rehiyon. (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Ely Dumaboc)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — The National Police Commission approved the giving of educational assistance to the beneficiaries of the 44 fallen members of the Special Action Force (SAF) who died in the Mamasapano incident. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — According to the Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB), the registration of Uber and Grab car operators is still ongoing and will continue till the deadline on August 20. After said deadline, the LTFRB will start arresting unregistered Uber and Grab car operators. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Maynilad faced complaints from consumers experiencing weak water pressure, explaining that only a small line of the water pipe is being used. Maynilad added that the scheduled water interruption in Cavite will no longer push through. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pB6p_v3i2yA
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Manila City Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno faced graft charges at the Office of the Ombudsman after demolishing the Quinta Market. Said complaint was filed by the Quinta vendors, alleging that said officials abused their powers when they forcibly demolished the market. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is asked to investigate politicians who have TV advertisements, with Buhay Party List Representative Lito Atienza saying that COMELEC should be meticulous since TV ads count as the most expensive form of advertisement currently available. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/hL4Z0Dfro8E
MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) – According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the aggrieved families of the victims of the accident involving Valisno Bus will receive aid worth Php 150, 000 from said government agency. The LTFRB has suspended the franchise of said bus company, since this is not the first time such an accident has occurred. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
AUGUST 13 (Reuters) — Rio de Janeiro can be “proud” of the four Olympic test events held so far in the city, the head of the Rio 2016 coordinating committee said on Wednesday (August 12), as officials once again played down concerns over athletes’ safety in the city’s polluted waterways. Recent tests commissioned by the Associated Press found levels of disease-causing viruses as much as 1.7 million times the level that would be considered hazardous […]
