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MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — According to Health Secretary Janette Garin, the Department of Health (DOH) met with representatives of private hospitals to update them on the procedures being done by the government to prevent the spread of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in case of the eventuality that said virus enters the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/oXR8nnidesU
MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — In the latest survey conducted by PulseAsia regarding the top possible presidential candidates, Senator Grace Poe topped the list with 30%, eight points more than Vice-President Jejomar Binay. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) fears that they may run out of time when it comes to their preparations for the 2016 presidential elections, which is why the said commission is already aiming to make a decision on whether to conduct a purely automated versus a mixed-type of election so that they can focus on the preparation proper. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) […]
MANILA, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) agreed that instead of the total demolition of Torre De Manila, they will allow the developer to lessen the number of floors instead. According to the NCCA, they issued a cease-and-desist order last January when it was noticed that the building is growing higher than the agreed upon seven-floor limit around the Rizal Monument. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 18 (Eagle News) — According to Magdalo party-list representative Gary Alejano, the ceremonial decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has no significant effect on the military capability of the MILF because said group has ten weapon factories in their camp in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
JUNE 18 (Reuters) — South Korea’s health ministry reported on Thursday (June 18) three more deaths and three new cases in the country’s Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, bringing the total fatality to 23. “The total number of confirmed MERS cases has risen to 165. A total of 118 MERS patients are undergoing treatment. Up until now, a total of 24 people have been discharged from hospital, and a total of 23 people have […]
JUNE 17 (PIA) — Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) is now part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), a platform for international cooperation for the conservation of migratory waterbirds and the sustainable use of their habitats. Spike Millington, Chief Executive of the EAAFP announced the inclusion of TRNP as a Flyway Network Site, in a meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau, on 23 – 28 May 2015 in Manila. […]
JUNE 18 (Reuters) — A deadline for enforcement of a new immigration law on Wednesday (June 17) night is raising fears in the Dominican Republic of mass deportations of thousands of Haitian migrants as well as stateless Dominicans of Haitian descent. Dominican officials say anyone lacking proper identity documents or who has not registered for a so-called “regularization” program before the deadline could face deportation. But Immigration Minister, Ruben Dario Paulino Sem, said nothing has […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 18) – Did you know that if you have high blood sugar that you are already considered pre-diabetic? Pre-diabetes is a condition where you have a high blood sugar but not as high as those with diabetes. But don’t fret since studies show that just by eating certain types of food, you can lower your blood sugar levels. 1. Cinnamon. This spice is a potent when it comes […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 18) – With a cliffhanger ending, Season 5 of the hit TV series “Game of Thrones” leaves the fans begging for more, but alas they must wait for another year before the next season. When the series started five years before, I felt apprehension. I have read “A Song of Ice and Fire”, the series of novels written by George R. R. Martin. Like many avid readers, there […]
JUNE 18 (Reuters) — China told other countries to stay out of the South China Sea debate on Wednesday (June 17) after the U.S. State Department said China’s island reclamation announcement would not ease tensions in the disputed region. China will soon complete some of its land reclamation on the Spratly islands in the disputed South China Sea, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday (June 16), indicating that Beijing is close to setting up new […]
JUNE 18 (Reuters) — If you ever wanted to flush your wedding dress, designers at the 11th annual Cheap Chic Weddings Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest are giving brides the option. The competition, held in conjunction with Charmin for the fifth year, challenged people to design a wedding dress completely made from toilet paper. “They have to use Charmin toilet paper. Any kind of tape, any kind of glue, and they can use needle and […]
