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PhilHealth sues Garin, Padilla over alleged diversion of P10.69 billion for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has filed a graft complaint against former Health Secretary Janette Garin over the alleged diversion of P10.69 billion funds intended for senior citizens. Interim PhilHealth president Celestina Ma. Jude de la Serna also charged former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla, saying the  funds were used for the construction of rural health facilities in 2015 instead despite the move not being sanctioned by the board of directors. The complaint was filed […]

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Dating pangulong Aquino, sinisisi sa umano’y pagkawala ng kontrol ng PHL sa pinagtatalunang bahagi ng West PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Hindi naiwasang muling sisihin ang dating administrasyon ni Pangulong Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III sa umano’y pagkawala ng kontrol ng Pilipinas sa ilang bahagi ng pinagtatalunang West Philippine Sea. Ito ay matapos muling maungkat sa isinagawang briefing ng National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea ang mga naging aksyon ng nakalipas na administrasyon sa claim ng gobyerno sa ilang pinagtatalunang isla sa West PHL Sea na naglagay sa relasyon ng Pilipinas at […]

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DENR, nanindigang ibabalik ang nawawalang wetlands sa Boracay

(Eagle News) — Muling i-re-restore ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang ecosystem sa Boracay Island. Ayon kay Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, i-re-recover nila ang nawawalang wetlands sa isla. Apat sa siyam na existing wetlands sa Boracay ang kabilang sa priority recovery list. Nakatayo aniya sa apat na wetlands ang mga residential structure at commercial building na nagdudulot ng polusyon sa tubig ng Boracay. “We have to find a place for them to […]

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First Lady Melania Trump says she’s ‘feeling great’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US First Lady Melania Trump, after surgery and three weeks out of public view, sought on Wednesday to quell speculation about her health, saying she was “feeling great.” Melania Trump’s last public appearance was on May 10, when she accompanied the president to Andrews Air Force base in Maryland to welcome home three American hostages from North Korea. She underwent surgery at Walter Reed hospital on May 14 for what […]

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NY grand jury indicts Weinstein on rape, sex crime charges

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A Manhattan grand jury Wednesday indicted Harvey Weinstein on rape and sex crime charges, the next step in efforts by prosecutors to bring the disgraced Hollywood mogul to trial for alleged sex crimes. The 66-year-old was initially charged last week in what was hailed a landmark for the #MeToo movement, nearly eight months after his career imploded in a blaze of accusations of misconduct. “This indictment brings the defendant […]

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Duterte defends implementation of TRAIN law

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 30, defended the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law, saying money was needed to fund government programs. “Inflation is always there. There are many reasons, but actually, one of them is TRAIN. But I need money also to run the country. If you do not give it, fine,” Duterte said. The President made the statement after several senators called for the suspension […]

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Warriors confirm Iguodala to miss NBA Finals opener

by Jim Slater Agence France Presse OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss Thursday’s opening game of the NBA Finals with a bone bruise in his left leg, the defending league champions confirmed Wednesday. Iguodala, a 34-year-old swingman who was the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in Golden State’s 2015 championship campaign and a key reserve in last season’s 16-1 playoff run to the crown. “Had some really good […]

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Several people injured in bus collision on Edsa-Timog Ave.

(Eagle News) — Several people where hurt after two buses collided in Quezon City on Thursday, May 31. Some reports said 28 were injured in the incident that took place on the service road of Edsa-Timog Avenue at 7:24 am. Others pegged the numberof those injured higher. The victims were rushed to East Avenue Medical Center and Quezon City General Hospital. MMDA personnel have been deployed to the area. https://youtu.be/UmauEGHj4rU

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Cuban leader defends Maduro on first foreign visit

by Alex Vasquez © Agence France-Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rallied to the defense of embattled ally Nicolas Maduro on his first foreign visit Wednesday, calling on Latin American nations to support his Venezuelan counterpart’s cause. The Cuban, who succeeded Raul Castro on April 19, was received with open arms by Maduro’s government — Cuba’s closest political and economic ally — on his arrival at Caracas’ Maiquetia airport. “Very happy to be […]

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Land records, ligtas sa kabila ng nangyaring sunog – DENR

(Eagle News) — Tiniyak ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sa publiko na ligtas ang lahat ng land records sa Land Management Bureau (LMB). Sa kabila ito ng nangyaring sunog sa gusali ng LMB sa Binondo, Maynila nitong Lunes, ika-28 ng Mayo. Ayon sa DENR, nagsisilbi lamang na back up documents sa regional offices ang mga land record na nasunog. Mayroon anilang computerized records ang mga regional office. Bumuo na rin ng komite […]

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Serena, Sharapova look to edge closer to last-16 clash

by Jed Court Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are both back in action at the French Open on Thursday looking to reach the third round, while Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an 11th title. Here are three matches to watch at Roland Garros on Thursday: Serena Williams (USA) v Ashleigh Barty (AUS x17) — Having previously not played a Grand Slam match since the 2017 Australian Open […]

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‘You’re all going to die’: Parkland shooter’s phone videos released

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Nikolas Cruz, the now infamous shooter behind February’s Parkland school massacre, filmed his disturbing plans to attack his former school in footage released by Florida prosecutors Wednesday. “It’s going to be a big event. When you see me on the news, you’ll know who I am,” Cruz said, filming with his cellphone. “My name is Nik, and I’m going to be the next school shooter of 2018,” said the 19-year-old, […]

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