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PHIVOLCS conducts aerial survey of Mt. Bulusan

JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — After the recently conducted aerial survey by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), ash deposits were spotted around Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon. PHIVOLCS warned against the possibility of lahar flow, especially in the event of strong rains. (Sorsogon, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Q98YM37AM34

Reasons why you should drink apple cider vinegar

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 25) – Made from fermented juice of crushed apples, apple cider vinegar is making waves among health enthusiasts for its many benefits. Many swear by its multiple benefits, which ranges from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms. And what’s bettter, many of the benefits of apple cider vinegar is backed by science. Apple cider vinegar is high in acetic acid which has many potent biological benefits. Acetic acid […]

Fishermen filed charges against Chinese Coast Guards

JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — Several fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales filed charges against China in the United Nations to protest the alleged violation of their human rights by the Chinese Coast Guard who water-bombed them even though they are already inside Philippine territory. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/kjj0AZ-YF-Y

President Aquino expresses dismay with VP Binay

MANILA, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III admitted that he has bad feelings with Vice-President Jejomar Binay due to the latters’ criticisms. President Aquino added that he will formally answer all of VP Binay’s allegations. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Sec. Roxas accused of using government funds for campaign

MANILA, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) – Vice President Jejomar Binay accused Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas of using government funds in his political campaigns. He added that he will not let the Liberal Party use the money of the people for their personal gain. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DA addresses ginger shortage

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to give import permit for businessmen who plan to import ginger as a solution to the current ginger shortage. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/rTMGP_cYgtk

DA beefs up control of cassava witches’ broom disease

JUNE 25 — The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), has intensified measures to control the spread of witches’ broom disease, which could endanger the country’s growing cassava industry if not proactively addressed. A bacteria-like organism called phytoplasma causes the witches’ broom disease.[1] The disease reduces cassava root starch content, hence reducing yield value and farmers’ income. Symptoms not noticeable The BPI said that the witches’ broom disease is systemic […]

PNP offers firearms registration caravan for retirees

JUNE 25 (Reuters) — To give due consideration and appreciation to the invaluable services rendered by the retired Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel during their active service, the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) is rolling out the License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and Firearms registration One Stop-Shop Caravan on June 25 to June 26, 2015 at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City. The One Stop-Shop Caravan will exclusively accommodate the PNP retirees […]

Sci-Fi 101: Frank Herbert’s “Dune” series

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 25) – To this day, I don’t sit with my back to door. I learned that from Dune. Sci-fi writer Frank Herbert created a wonderful universe unique from other sci-fi writers in that it is devoid of inhuman aliens. Humanity have successfully colonized a million worlds. Due to a previous historical event wherein thinking machines dominated mankind, the use of computers was forbidden. To make up for the […]

National Poison Prevention Week

Many ordinary household items can be dangerous and deadly when misused and mishandled. Timely first aid and medical attention can go a long way to save lives. The 4th Week of June is National Poison Prevention Week Infographics designer: Lianne Erica Soro Researcher and Writer: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos and JP Carlos

Pangasinense retro-runner eyes Guinness record

DAGUPAN CITY, June 25 (PIA) – A 46-year old retro-runner in Pangasinan will attempt to break the Guinness world record for 100-meter backward running at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center in Lingayen town on July 25. Alfonso Bigay, a family man and native of Lingayen town, is positive to beat the Guinness world record of 13.6 seconds for 100-meter backward running shared by Roland Wegner of Germany and Ferdie Ato Adoboe of Ghana. […]

Slums suffer as heat wave continues in southern Pakistan

JUNE 25 (Reuters) — The ongoing heat wave in southern Pakistan had claimed more than 800 lives as of Wednesday, with majority of the deaths reported in slum areas due to poor living conditions and frequent power outages. The slums in Karachi have been hit hard by the heat wave with temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius. In Korangi, a slum in the city of Karachi, residents share crowded houses. Livestock range freely and […]