The Department of Health is allocating P500 million to fund the country’s fight against the Ebola virus.
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Snake caught in Tondo, Manila
A 10-foot snake was caught in Barangay 180, Zone 16, Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila.
AFP confirms delivery of Pemberton to Camp Aguinaldo
The Armed Forces of the Philippines confirmed the arrival of US Marine Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton at the Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Pemberton is suspected of killing Jennifer Laude.
Mar Roxas to give statement regarding VP Binay
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas is set to give a statement in response to VP Jejomar Binay’s allegations that Roxas is the one that is leading the smear campaign against Binay.
Record crowd of 52,000 fans attend PBA opening at the Philippine Arena
More than 52, 000 fans were at the Philippine Arena for the opener of the 40th season of the PBA, the largest attendance in the league’s 40-year history. Follow @EagleNewsPH
DOH declares RITM ready for Ebola, sets training for healthcare professionals
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — The Department of Health (DOH) has declared that the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the country’s National Reference Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, is now more prepared to respond to the threat of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) but still needed upgrading to better handle a possible Ebola entry in the country. Health Secretary Enrique Ona said that the existing facilities of RITM still need to be upgraded […]
Kerry: U.S. won’t seek special treatment on Laude slay case
United States Secretary of State John Kerry assures the Philippines that they are not seeking special treatment for the accused, saying that all the US wants is for the rights of accused to be observed.
Laude’s kin, “Barbie” confirm attendance on Senate probe
Sisters of Laude and “Barbie”, confirm their attendance on the Senate probe.
House of Representatives not convinced about giving President Aquino emergency powers
The House of Representatives is not convinced that there is a need to give President Aquino emergency powers to deal with the looming power crisis in 2015. According to the House Committee on Energy, there is little possibility of said power crisis occurring.
AFP uses K-9 units to chase Abu Sayyaf
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is making use of its K-9 units in tracking the Abu Sayyaf Group.
Alleged dummy businessman ready to face Senate
Businessman Antonio Tiu is considering filing cases against senators who involved his name regarding the Binay Farm in Batangas.
PNP strengthens campaign against illegal drugs
The Philippine National Police will strengthen its campaign against illegal drugs, re-activating its Station Anti-Illegal Drugs Task Force in all its police stations all over the country.
