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by Omar Haj Kadour KAFR NAHA, Syria (AFP)– At an unlikely cat shelter in rebel-held northern Syria, Mohammed Alaa al-Jaleel gently holds a feline patient on her back as an ultrasound probe is rolled across her pregnant belly. In a time of war, she is one of the hundreds to have received medical attention at the makeshift animal clinic in Kafr Naha, an opposition-held town in Aleppo province. “If you want to show mercy to people, start […]
(Eagle News) — Charges have been filed against the two men who allegedly stabbed PBA player Jeron Teng and two former La Salle players on Sunday, June 3. The charges of frustrated homicide were filed against Edmar Manalo and Willard Basili after they allegedly stabbed Teng, Norbert Torres and Thomas Torres during an altercation outside a bar in Bonifacio Global City around 2:30 a.m. The police said the two suspects were intoxicated. The charges, lawyer Howard […]
(Eagle News)- “Matagumpay at matiwasay.” Ito ang paglalarawan ni Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones sa unang araw ng pasukan para sa taong 2018-2019. “Ang assessment namin dito sa (DepEd) at sigurado naman ako marami naman ang mag-agree na generally peaceful, generally successful dahil madaming ginawang paghahanda ang department,” pahayag ni Briones. Ayon sa kalihim, lubos na naghanda ang kagawaran para sa pagbubukas ng klase ngayon araw at kanilang sinuring mabuti ang kahandaan ng […]
(Eagle News)- Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Oscar Albayalde explained the recent reshuffle of top police officials last Friday, stressing that PNP needs to ensure “the right person will be at the right post”. “The reshuffling in the PNP last Friday is due to the recent and upcoming retirement of some senior officials this month. This assignment is still based on the assessment of their performance of the officers and how they can […]
(Eagle News) — Former President Benigno Aquino III on Monday, June 4, said there was still no proof showing that Dengvaxia had deadly effects. ‘Yung risk, meron ‘yung 0.2 percent na binabanggit na baka magka-severe dengue. (Ang) gain (ay) ‘yung natira sa 100 percent, 99.8 percent ng population, ay nagkakaroon ng proteksyon na at least 30 months,” he said after filing his counter-affidavit to the complaint lodged against him by the Volunteers Against Crime and […]
(Eagle News)– A fire razed a residential area in Muntinlupa City on Monday, June 4. The fire hit more than 200 houses in Espeleta Pantalan, Brgy. Poblacion, leaving 400 families homeless. The flame immediately spread to adjacent houses as they were made of light materials. Residents reported hearing explosions as the blaze reached the third alarm. Bureau of Fire officials declared fire out at 1:57 p.m. Meanwhile, the local government of Muntinlupa, through the Social Service Department […]
(Eagle News) – At least 20 out of 69 classrooms in Marawi City could not be used to accommodate students for the school year as the opening of classes nationwide began on Monday, June 4. Based on the assessment conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd), some 20 public schools that were totally damaged by the conflict last year could still not be used as these had been hit by bombs and some were burned […]
(Eagle News) — Employees of PhilHealth on Monday, June 4, accused former interim president Celestina Dela Serna of incompetence and of exercising an “abusive and insensitive” brand of leadership. According to the employees, the “incompetent management and lack of direction” of Dela Serna, who has been relieved by President Rodrigo Duterte, has led to a “dismal 53 percent corporate performance rating” of PhilHealth in 2017. They said this was way lower compared to the more […]
(Eagle News)- Pinagtibay na ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ngayong Lunes, Hunyo 4 ang nominasyon kay Dr. Roy Ferrer bilang kapalit ni Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Chief Dr. Celestina Ma. Jude Dela Serna. Si Ferrer ay tubong Davao at nakapagtapos ng kursong medisina sa Davao Medical School Foundation. Sa kasalukuyan, siya ay miyembro ng PhilHealth board of directors na kumakatawan sa sektor ng mga manggagawa at pangulo ng Philippine Society of Medical Specialists in Government Service sa rehiyon […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte removed Celestina Ma. Jude Dela Serna as interim chief of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Chief following accusations of excessive travels against her. PhilHealth Board Member Roy Ferrer was named acting chief of the agency by the President, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said in a letter. dated June 1. De la Serna incurred at least P627,000 worth of trips to and from Bohol and hotel stays even after only a year […]
Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Naupo na bilang bagong hepe ng Public Information Office at Tagapagsalita ng Philippine National Police (PNP) si Senior Supt. Benigno Durana. Pinalitan ni Durana ang kaniyang kaklase sa PMA Maringal Class of 1988 na si Chief Supt. John Bulalacao na itinalaga naman bilang bagong director ng PNP Region 6. Huling naassign si Durana sa PNP Holding and Accounting Unit sa Kampo Crame. Sa kanyang assumption speech, nagpasalamat si Durana kay […]
The Department of Transportation – Maritime Industry Authority (DOTr-MARINA) has heightened the monitoring and inspection of ships at the Port of Manila and other major ports in the country in anticipation of the start of the School Year 2018-2019. The intensified operations, which started last week, aims to ensure the safety of the riding public on port areas where the influx of passengers, especially students, is expected to increase this week due to the start […]
