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DOJ prepares report regarding Veloso case

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to submit a report to the Attorney-General and Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia regarding the cases filed against the recruiters of Mary Jane Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hpb_6oFJkes

DOH announces food poisoning outbreak in Caraga

CARAGA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — Despite still lacking confirmation regarding the results of the investigation, the Department of Health (DOH) already declared a food poisoning outbreak in the CARAGA region after recording 1,925 cases of poisoning. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Djokovic wins Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England, July 13 (Eagle News) — 28-year old Serbian player Novac Djokovic won his 3rd title in the Wimbledon Open Finals 2015, winning a hard-fought match against world’s number 2, Roger Federer. (A news feature from Reuters) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/nhzCEIYLszg

COMELEC studies possibility of mall elections

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — Due to the good experience of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in its registration and biometric processes conducted in malls, the COMELEC is now studying the possibility of conducting the 2016 elections on malls. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Ao6gkmSoW20

PHL to reveal ace in arbitral tribunal

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda the Philippine delegation will reveal its ace in the second round of arbitration regarding the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Germany hiring Filipino nurses

METRO Manila, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced that Germany is looking for at least 70 Filipino nurses with experience in geriatric care. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Davao suspends durian candy factory

DAVAO City, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The local government of Davao City issued an order suspending a durian candy factory after learning that it is operating without the necessary permit. Said durian candy factory was involved in the mass poisoning of 2, 000 students in Surigao del Sur and other areas in the Caraga region. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Liven up your space with indoor plants

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, July 13) – Tired of your dull surroundings? Looking for a creative way to lighten up your personal space? Why not try indoor plants? Of course, there are some important things to consider before you start your very own indoor garden. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a green thumb. You don’t actually need to do much. Just ensure that you get the proper mixture of temperature, light and […]

Angat Dam water level rises

BULACAN, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) – According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan increased in the past 24 hours but continues to be below the needed level for irrigation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pZ-eI2o0cQI

Miss Oklahoma wins Miss USA pageant

JULY 13 (Reuters) — Miss Oklahoma Olivia Jordan was crowned Miss USA 2015 on Sunday (July 12) after a pageant that saw some of America’s most beautiful women parade in bikinis and ball gowns. A new Miss USA is chosen during the popular annual pageant that is co-owned by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump. The program, which is airing for the first time on Reelz, was dropped by broadcaster NBC because of inflammatory remarks Trump […]

Football – Catch Some Fun Trivia

The Unity Games is getting nearer and nearer and the excitement is already mounting. Here’s your daily dose of fun sports facts and trivia as we wait for the Unity Games! Infographics designer: Shaira Darleen Barretto Researcher and Writer: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos and JP Carlos

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata dies

JULY 13 (Reuters) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co Ltd’s chief executive and president, Satoru Iwata, died on Saturday (July 11) due to a growth in his bile duct, the company said. He was 55. The death of the hands-on CEO comes as the company expects to double annual operating profit in the year through to March thanks to its long-awaited entry into Smartphone games, amid weak sales growth in its traditional consoles. Iwata, […]