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DPWH conducts repairs in flood-prone areas

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Public Works and Highways assured the public that they will continue their undergoing repairs in flood-prone areas. Included in said repairs is the drainage in Blumentritt which will solve the problem of flooding in the España area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/rIh54CG3E5k

Philippine Azkals win over Bahrain in World Cup qualifier

BOCAUE, Bulacan (Eagle News) – In the World Cup qualifier held at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan, the Philippine Azkals won what was touted as historic victory against the much stronger Bahrain with a score of 2-1. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)

PNoy leads Independence Day celebrations in Iloilo

STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – President Noynoy Aquino lead the celebration of the 117th Independence Day in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. This is not the first time that President Aquino celebrated Independence Day outside of Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos leads Independence Day celebration

LIPA City, Philippines – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos lead the Independence Day celebrations of the Batangas province which was held at Lipa City. Batangas is one of the eight provinces that first rebelled against Spanish colonial rule. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)

MILF to start decommissioning process June 16

MANILA, June 12  — The chief peace negotiators of the Government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Thursday announced that the MILF is scheduled to undergo the first phase of the decommissioning of its weapons and combatants. “We are scheduled to begin the decommissioning process this June 16,” Government of the Philippines peace panel chair Miriam Coronel-Ferrer confirmed in a joint press conference with MILF chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal  at the Crowne Plaza in […]

Nigeria, neighbors forge anti-Boko Haram force

JUNE 12 (Reuters) — Nigeria and its neighbors agreed on Thursday (June 11) to set up a joint military force to counter Boko Haram, a sign of President Muhammadu Buhari’s intent to crush the Islamist militant group during his tenure. At a one-day summit at Abuja airport, the 72-year-old former military ruler, who was inaugurated just two weeks ago, welcomed the leaders of Chad, Niger and Benin, and the defence minister of Cameroon. Aliyu Ismail, […]

Implementasyon ng Hi-5 o High Impact 5 ng DOH tiniyak na magiging aktibo sa Bicol

Handang-handa na umano ang Department of Health (DOH) sa Bicol Region upang tiyakin na magiging matagumpay ang inilunsad nilang programa na Hi-5 o high impact 5. Layunin ng proyektong ito na mapababa ang mga kaso nang pagkamatay ng mga ina at sanggol, labanan ang paglaganap nang sakit na HIV/AIDS, Malaria at iba pang uri ng sakit. Isa pa sa layunin ng Hi-5 o High impact ay ang lalo pang pagpapalakas sa maternal health at pagpapababa […]

House of Representatives fails to pass BBL

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives failed to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as it ended its session for the second year of the 16th Congress late Wednesday, June 10. Sessions resume after President Aquino’s final state of the nation address on July 27. Only eight lawmakers of the 34 on the list have been called to interpellate since the debates on the BBL began last week. House Speaker […]

South Korea reports 14 new MERS cases, takes total to 122

  JUNE 11 (Reuters) — South Korea’s health ministry on Thursday (June 11) reported 14 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), taking the total to 122 in an outbreak that is the largest outside Saudi Arabia. “Fourteen more cases were confirmed yesterday. As of now, there are a total of 122 MERS cases,” a South Korean assistant minister of health care policy, Kwon Deok-cheol said at a regular news briefing. Among the newly […]

House of Representatives passes 565 bills

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — At the close of the 2nd regular session of the 16th Congress, the leadership of the House of Representatives proudly announced their accomplishment, succeeding in passing 565 bills. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Oxv4WLEjy4c

Sen. Marcos faces accusations of political ambitions

MANILA, Philippines, june 11 (Eagle News) — Various groups in Mindanao accused Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of political ambitions as the reason for his alleged delaying actions against the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)