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Cong. Tiangco apologizes for raising residency issues against Senator Poe

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 5 (Eagle News) — United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) Interim President and Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco issued an apology for the damage done to the friendship between Senator Grace Poe and the Binay family when he raised issues regarding the residency requirements of the said senator. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Manila, Tokyo to start talks on letting Japan use Philippine military bases

JUNE 5 (Reuters) — The Philippines and Japan are to start talks on allowing Japanese military aircraft and naval vessels to use bases in the Philippines for refueling and picking up supplies, enabling them to extend their patrol range deep into the South China Sea, Philippine President Benigno Aquino said on Friday (June 5). The agreement would be a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which would clear the way for the Japanese military to use Philippines’ […]

Inside the walls – Intramuros

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – “Within the walls” is the literal Spanish meaning of Intramuros. For many years, the walled city of Intramuros comprised the entirety of Manila. Constructed atop Malay ruins at a strategic location in the Pasig River, Intramuros was the center of Spanish rule in the country. Although other parts of the City of Manila eventually extended outside of the wall, Intramuros remained as the political and economical […]

P581-B freed up for new programs in 2016

JUNE 5 (Eagle News) — There will be more room in the 2016 budget for new socio-economic programs because of a new budgeting approach by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The DBM said it has adopted the Two-Tier Budgeting Approach (2TBA) for fiscal year 2016, which resulted in the creation of budgetary space amounting to around P581 billion for expanded and new programs and projects.   In a statement, the department said this was […]

World Environment Day

Every day… We see the effects.. Of men’s neglect… And humanity reaps… the consequences of its actions… We must take bold steps… To put a stop to the continuing… destruction of the environment… June 5 is World Environment Day! Infographics Designer: Dex Magno Writers and Researchers: MRF Bonalos and JP Carlos

Angono – home of the arts

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – There is still that sleepy, provincial air that pervades the town of Angono, Rizal. But don’ t let the rice fields fool you, this town is known for its deep and abiding appreciation of the arts. As a matter of fact, Angono is known as the “Arts Capital of the Philippines”. It is the hometown of two National Artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos […]

A city in the mountains – Antipolo

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service. June 5) – It is the largest city in the CALABARZON region and the seventh most populous city in the Philippines. We’re talking about the other famous city located in the mountains – Antipolo. During the Spanish colonial era, Antipolo was a favored vacation spot. Due to its proximity to Manila, city dwellers travel to Antipolo during the summer months to cool off. The cool mountain air invites travelers to […]

FBI extends FIFA scrutiny to World Cup host bids of Russia, Qatar

(Reuters) The FBI’s investigation of bribery and corruption at FIFA includes scrutiny of how soccer’s governing body awarded World Cup hosting rights to Russia and Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official said. Russia and Qatar have denied wrongdoing in the conduct of their bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, which were not the subject of charges announced by U.S. prosecutors a week ago against FIFA officials that stunned world soccer. The U.S. law enforcement […]

Death toll climbs to 97 as China starts righting capsized ship

The death toll from a Chinese cruise ship that capsized on the Yangtze River has climbed to 97, state media said on Friday, as authorities began righting the vessel and said there was no chance of finding anyone else alive. The rescue mission has become an operation to recover hundreds of bodies from the ship, which was carrying 456 people when it overturned in a freak tornado on Monday night. Only 14 survivors have been […]

Cyber attack hits 4 million current, former U.S. federal workers

Hackers breached the computers of the U.S. government agency that collects personnel information for federal workers in a massive cyber attack that compromised the data of about 4 million current and former employees, U.S. officials said on Thursday. A U.S. law enforcement source told Reuters a foreign entity or government was believed to be behind the cyber intrusion against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and media reports said authorities suspected it originated in China. […]

The Giants Are Back: Whale Sharks Again Congregate in Donsol Waters

With eagle-eyes, our boat spotter observes a massive silhouette approaching our banca. “Jump. Now!” Our Butanding Interaction Officer (BIO) sounds a call for us to hurriedly hurl ourselves at the water, so we can swim with the gentle giants of the sea. Within seconds after we plunge into the water, a five-meter whale shark (Rhincodon typus) – easily recognizable by its unique shape, gaping mouth, plus dots and lines on its grey skin – comes […]

Senate committee to create new version of BBL

MANILA, Philippines – According to its chairman, Senator Bongbong Marcos, the Senate Committee on Local Government will form a substitute bill to replace the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and incorporate much-needed amendments, including provisions regarding the expenditure of allotted funds as well as the mechanism for adding to its territory. Senator Marcos is confident that the new version of the BBL will be ready at the opening of the Senate session on July 27. […]