QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority(MMDA) already issued its traffic rerouting scheme regarding the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III. To see the affected routes, please watch the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/GqE6-1onmjU
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INC says more houses of worship were built after Phl Arena construction; 873 houses of worship built since 2011
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo announced that houses and buildings of worship continue to be built at an accelerated pace even during the construction of the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena until today, belying allegations that Church funds have been depleted with the construction of the arena. INC spokesperson minister Edwil Zabala noted that no less than the INC Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo stated this in a special thanksgiving worship service held in the Central […]
Track And Field – Run to learn. Learn to run.
The Unity Games International is getting nearer and nearer and the excitement is already mounting. Here’s your daily dose of fun sports facts and trivia as we wait for the Unity Games! #UnityGamesIntl2015 Infographics designer: Shaira Darleen Barretto Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
Palace defends SONA budget
MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma defended the Php 2 million budget for the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Said budget is allocated for the preparation, security and food. He added that the budget is legal and is part of the allocation of the concerned government agencies. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/RvmDsAx9Gf4
Aquino achievements make up last SONA
MANILA, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) – According to the Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, expect that the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino III will contain all of his administration’s achievements from the start of his term in 2010. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Kenya demands CNN apology
JULY 24 (Reuters) — Kenya’s interior minister, Joseph Nkaissery, demanded on Thursday (July 23) an apology from CNN for referring to Kenya as “hotbed of terror” as it reports from there ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit on Friday (July 24). In a news conference in the capital Nairobi, Nkaissery said the CNN was inaccurate and “based on lies”. “Our attention has been drawn to a media report by CNN earlier today seeking to […]
NASA says new earth-like planet discovered using Kepler space telescope
JULY 22 (Eagle News) — Scientists using NASA’s powerful Kepler telescope have found a planet beyond the solar system that is a close match to Earth. The planet, which is about 60 percent bigger than Earth, is located about 1,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus, the scientists told a news conference on Thursday (July 23). While similarly sized planets have been found before, the latest one, known as Kepler-452b, is circling a star […]
INC spokesperson denies allegations of anomaly
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 27 (Eagle News) — Iglesia Ni Cristo spokesperson Bro. Edwil Zabala denied the allegations of anomaly made by Angel Manalo, firmly saying that there are no anomalies in the construction of the Philippine Arena and that more than 800 houses of worship were constructed inside and outside the Philippines since 2011. (Eagle News Service)
Soccer: Win some fun trivia
The Unity Games International is getting nearer and nearer and the excitement is already mounting. Here’s your daily dose of fun sports facts and trivia as we wait for the Unity Games! #UnityGames2015 #Sportsmanship #Camaraderie #Unity Infographics designer: Christian Jeryl De Vera Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
MMDA releases ad regarding metrowide earthquake drill
METRO Manila, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology and other allied agencies released an ad aiming to prepare citizens in the Metro Manila area for the Metrowide Shake Drill. Said drill aims to increase the awareness and preparedness of residents in Metro Manila against the threat of a big earthquake that may result from the movement of the West Valley Fault.
NLEX prepares for Iglesia Ni Cristo’s 101st anniversary celebration
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) – The management of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is already preparing for the coming of thousands of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) members to the Philippine Arena for the celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. (Eagle News Service)
QCPD rules “no hostage taking”
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 24 (Eagle News) — Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Chief Superintendant Joel Pagdilao and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista check out the situation in the Manalo residence in Tandang Sora, Quezon City and issued a statement saying that there is no incident of abduction or hostage-taking in the said residence and that the situation remains peaceful. (Eagle News Service)





