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(Eagle News)~Classes have been suspended in these areas on Thursday, June 7, due to Tropical Depression “Domeng.” Taytay, Rizal — all levels, public and private Cainta, Rizal — all levels, public and private Quezon City, NCR — preschool and elementary The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of 5 a.m., Metro Manila will experience cloudy skies and light to occasionally heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms.
Bodyguard survives (Eagle News)~Laoag Vice Mayor Michael Fariñas was killed in a car crash on Wednesday, June 6. The nephew of House Majority Leader Rudy Fariñas was driving a black Mercedes Benz V8 Biturbo on a bypass road in Laoag when he lost control of the vehicle at 5:45 p.m. The vice mayor’s vehicle rammed into a concrete barrier and then leapt into a ricefield. He and his security detail, P02 Melchor Geronimo, were rushed to Gov. […]
By Adrian Manguit EBC Florida Bureau WEST PALM BEACH, FL (Eagle News Service) — Participants gathered from all over the East Coast to compete in the CrossFit Atlantic Regionals at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This three-day event drew competitors from the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions with hopes of advancing to the CrossFit games finals in Madison, Wisconsin in August. Adam Klink, from Chesapeake, Virginia, who has been competing […]
(Eagle News) — I am the most productive senator. Senator Antonio Trillanes IV had this to say on Wednesday, June 6, when asked to comment on his “poor” attendance in the 2nd regular session of the 17th Congress. Trillanes had the second-least number of sessions attended, with 52 of 79 sessions attended, followed only by detained Senator Leila de Lima, who attended none. “Ang hindi narereport is number one ako bilang most productive senator dito sa […]
The Philippine Red Cross said it is preparing for the rainy season as it emphasized the importance of having “lifeline kits” as a precautionary measure for any emergency. A 72-hour lifeline kit containing water, food, emergency tools, important documents and money should be carried in case of evacuation, it said. The PRC has activated its chapters and response teams, prepositioned emergency response vehicles, and alerted its Red Cross 143 volunteers on the ground regarding […]
Former Health Secretary Ubial, another also sued (Eagle News) — Sacked Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) interim president Celestina Ma. Jude dela Serna has been charged over her allegedly excessive travel expenses. Apart from Dela Serna, charged with one count each of malversation of public funds, falsification of public documents and for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act was former Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial. Also charged with one count of each crime was Social […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Hundreds of oceanfront homes have been destroyed by lava flow from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, officials said Tuesday. “We lost hundreds of homes in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland overnight, but we don’t have exact figures,” Janet Snyder, a spokeswoman for Hawaii County, told AFP. She said the lost homes were in addition to 117 others destroyed since the volcano began erupting on May 3, forcing the evacuation of […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) advised parents to monitor the food intake of their children, and to make sure that they avoid excessive sugary drinks such as softdrinks, and salty food such as junk food. Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy, assistant secretary of the DOH, said that parents should prepare nutritious food for their children to avoid obesity and non-communicable diseases. Lee Suy also said that instead of giving pocket money to their […]
By Moira Encina Eagle News Service The Supreme Court has denied with finality former Senator Leila de Lima’s bid for the arrest warrant issued against her in connection with the drug cases she faces to be nullified. In denying De Lima’s motion for reconsideration of the High Court’s October 10, 2017 decision, the SC also effectively ruled that the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court, and not the Sandiganbayan, has jurisdiction over the cases against her. According […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Rafael Nadal sets his sights on a 27th Grand Slam semi-final when he faces Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday while Marin Cilic tackles Juan Martin del Potro in a battle of former US Open champions. In the women’s last-eight, Maria Sharapova faces fellow former Paris champion Garbine Muguruza. Top seed Simona Halep, twice a runner-up, takes on two-time major winner Angelique Kerber. Rafael Nadal (ESP […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he would have to use emergency powers and make “radical changes” to address the rising crime rates and restore order. He made the announcement shortly after his arrival from his official visit in South Korea on late Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Duterte warned both criminals and erring government personnel. “Ni-warning ko lang kayong mga kriminal, lahat na. Nasa gobyerno, sa labas. I will make radical changes […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose on Wednesday as investors look ahead to a Group of Seven summit, while reports that China-US trade talks were progressing well provided some support. The gains extend a broad rally across the region in recent days as optimism in the US economy, the world’s biggest, has helped temper geopolitical worries. The Nasdaq hit another record in New York even as the lead from US traders was generally […]
