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Second part of West Philippine Sea documentary now showing

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — According to the Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the second part of the three-part documentary of the government regarding the West Philippine Sea would be launched today at the Facebook fan page of President Benigno S. Aquino III and the Department of Foreign Affairs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PSC to increase national coaches’ salary

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is planning to implement an increase on the salaries of national coaches as a solution to improve the performance of Filipino athletes in sporting competitions like the Southeast Asian Games (SEA GAMES). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/AbhsI_TjLkM

OSG asks for postponement of Torre De Manila oral arguments

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Office of Solicitor-General (OSG) is asking the Supreme Court to re-schedule the oral arguments of Torre De Manila on June 30, saying that the said office is busy preparing for the case of Philippines against China regarding the West Philippine Sea territorial disputes which will be held at The Hague in Netherlands. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/nTdosq3Ao2g

DOH warns against diseases brought by the rainy season

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — Although there is still no official announcement regarding the start of the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) already issued a warning regarding common diseases during the rainy months like leptospirosis, dysentery and diarrhea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NAWT57CO5Uo

BFAR to add patrol boats

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is planning to procure an additional 71 patrol vessels, adding that it is important for the Philippines to maintain such a high number of patrol vessels to protect the interests of local fishermen. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

IdeaSpace, Embassy of Israel and Municipality of Tel Aviv launch a Search for Philippine representative to the international startup conference

DLD Tel Aviv Digital Conference, Israel’s largest international hi-tech gathering, is looking in the Philippines for innovative ideas. The gathering is a showcase of the best startups that will be the future trailblazers in the technology market. DLD brings together venture capital funds, investors, inventors and leaders who are the foundations of the hi-tech industry. This is the first time that the Philippines will participate in this international gathering which will be held from September […]

Search for best rice campaign on

QUEZON CITY, June 22 — Public and private sectors are preparing for the search for RICEponsible champions, an initiative that encourages the national and local sectors to promote non-wastage of rice and consumption of healthier forms of rice in their communities. With about P10M at stake, the search is open to government offices, local government units, and learning institutions. “We intend to join in this competition not just for the prize, but because we believe in the […]

PH and Germany strengthen ties in 2nd political consultations in Berlin

MANILA, June 22 — The Philippines and Germany agreed to strengthen existing ties and pursue further avenues for cooperation in trade, development cooperation, climate change, and renewable energy on June 16 in Berlin, Germany in their second bilateral political consultations. Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Evan P. Garcia led the Philippine delegation, which consisted of representatives from coordinate Philippine agencies, while Ambassador Clemens von Goetze, Director General for  Africa, Asia, Latin America, Near […]