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(Reuters) — A 68-year-old Russian woman was arrested on Tuesday (July 28) in St. Petersburg suspected of killing and dismembering a pensioner neighbour several days before. Police suspect Tamara Samsonova may have also killed a 32-year-old lodger in 2003. The elderly woman’s case drew substantial attention in Russia after police retrieved a diary she kept in three languages – Russian, English and German – detailing 11 other murders. Samsonova confessed to some of the […]
(Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday endorsed Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II as the “one fully ready to continue the Straight Path” or “Daang Matuwid” and the one who deserves to be the country’s next leader. Roxas readily accepted the endorsement and vowed that he would not fail his “bosses.” The endorsement was seen as “expected” and “anti-climactic” by the camp of vice-president Jejomar Binay who has long announced his […]
HULYO 31 (Agila Probinsya) — Ipinagdiwang ang huling araw ng Nutrition Month sa bayan ng Narra, Palawan. Ang aktibidad na ito ay dinaluhan ng dalawampu’t tatlong mga barangay sa nasabing lalawigan. Ang Nutrition Month sa taong ito ay mayroong temang “Timbang ay iwasto sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo.” (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Jun Fabro)
MANILA, Philippines, July 31 (Eagle News) — After his official endorsement, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas is now considering possible running mates in the 2016 election with Senator Grace Poe and Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo being the top choices because of their good reputations. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
PASIG City, Philippines, July 31 (Eagle News) – The nighttime version of the Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill was conducted in the area of the Ortigas Center in Pasig City, wherein several realistic scenarios were simulated including the loss of electricity. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAKATI City, Philippines, July 31 (Eagle News) – The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is planning to construct common stations for the MRT and LRT. Said plan was already formed earlier but the bidding was postponed due to the high cost. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, July 31 (Eagle News) — Vice-President Jejomar C. Binay Sr., confirmed that Princess Jacel Kiram and former actress Alma Morena as part of the United Nationalist Alliance’s (UNA) senatorial ticket. Binay also added that he met with Congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao although it is still not confirmed if Pacquiao will join UNA. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The find included 51 gold coins of various denominations and 40 feet (12 meters) of ornate gold chain, according to estimates by 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels LLC, a company that owns the rights to the wreckage. The Schmitt family – parents Rick and Lisa and their two children and daughter-in-law – who hunt for treasure off their salvage vessel Aarrr Booty, could not immediately be reached for comment. Rick and Lisa’s 27-year-old son, Eric, […]
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo has filed libel charges against another expelled minister before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office after he accused the Church and its Council members or Sanggunian for being involved in corruption and alleged abduction of other INC ministers. Charged with two counts of libel was Eliodoro “Joy” Yuson Jr. Attorney Serafin Cuevas Jr., lawyer for the INC, filed the two separate cases of libel against Yuson. Cuevas said Yuson, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, July 31) – The day never seems to start completely until you drink your first cup of coffee. And with that cup comes the needed jolt that jumpstarts our system, giving us energy to face the day. But coffee is more than just a hot morning brew. It is actually good for your health. Coffee is a good source of antioxidants. Scientists actually identified 1, 000 antioxidants that can […]
JULY 31 (Reuters) — Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics bid officials highlighted the nation’s ability to deliver on promises as the Chinese capital, the frontrunner in the race, made its final pitch to the International Olympic Committee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday (July 31). Beijing, seeking to become the first city to be awarded both summer and winter Olympics, is up against the Kazakh city of Almaty, who had presented their plans to the 85 […]
MANILA, July 31—The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) emphasized on Thursday that various transfers of appropriation under the 2014 budget were legitimate and open to public scrutiny, after Kabataan Partylist Representative Terry Ridon alleged that P323.6 billion in funds were improperly realigned in 2014. The DBM likewise clarified that fund realignments and transfers of appropriation are different, where realignments involve the reallocation, modification, or change of details within an existing program, activity, or project. […]
