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Tragedy in Kentex factory fire must never happen again, says President Aquino

JUNE 2 — Emphasizing that the tragedy that killed 72 workers in the Kentex factory fire must never happen again, President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday vowed to press criminal charges against those responsible for the fire and ordered the inspection of 300,000 establishments in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure that they meet fire safety standards. “Ang hinahabol natin, hindi maulit ang trahedyang ito at talaga namang mapagdiinan sa pamamagitan ng mga […]

Meeting between President Aquino and Prime Minister Abe of Japan to center on South China Sea issues

JUNE 2 — The meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will center on concerns about the South China Sea and other bilateral issues, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Manuel Lopez said here Sunday. President Aquino is due to arrive here on Tuesday for a four-day state visit. “Surely, first and foremost will be the South China Sea issue because that is something that is quite sensitive to both Japan […]

40th Founding Anniversary ng CALSEDECO, matagumpay na ipinagdiwang

Sinimulan na ang pagdiriwang ng 40th Founding Anniversary ng Calapan Labor Service Development Cooperative o CALSEDECO na ginanap sa Divine World College of Calapan Gymnasium sa pangunguna ni Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan. Kinikilala ang CALSEDECO sa Southern Tagalog Region bilang isa sa mga pinakamalaking kooperatiba. Sa kasalukuyan, ito ay isang ISO Certified at tumanggap na ng iba’t ibang malalaking awards. (Agila Probinsya Sunny Liste, Eagle News Service MRFaith Bonalos, Jericho Morales)

Aquino leaves for Japan state visit; gov’t earmarks P34.6-M for official trip

JUNE 2 (Eagle News) — President Aquino left for Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday morning for a four-day state visit that aims to attract more Japanese investments to the Philippines and tackle concerns on the South China Sea issue. The government has earmarked P34.6 million for Aquino’s state visit to Tokyo from June 2 to 5 at the invitation of the Japanese government. According to Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, the amount covers expenses for transportation, accommodation, […]

Gasoline and Kerosene prices decline by P 0.60 per liter

MANILA, Philippines, June 2 (Eagle News) — Big oil companies such as Shell, Petron, Seaoil and PTT Philippines implemented its price reduction around 12:00 on Tuesday (June 1). The implemented price reductions by the said companies were P0.60 centavos per liter of gasoline and kerosene, while P0.50 centavos for every liter of diesel. (Eagle News Service Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/oeG8zyfQoEM

De Lima to run for 2016 elections

MANILA, Philippines, June 2 (Eagle News) — Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila M. De Lima on Monday (June 1) admitted that she had been consulting her family, close friends and even President Benigno S. Aquino III about her possible running in senatorial slate for the 2016 elections. De Lima said that she will announce her decision in connection with her possible inclusion at the proper time for the reason that she is still busy […]

Iraq conducts air strikes against Islamic State north and west of Baghdad

JUNE 2 (Reuters) — Iraq said on Monday (June 1) its air force has carried out air strikes against Islamic State militants in areas west and north of the capital Baghdad. A press release by the Ministry of Defense said planes of the Iraqi air force conducted “painful” strikes targeting militant’s hideout and equipment in al-Jazeera in the western Sunni heartland of Anbar province and Samarra in Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad. The statement said […]

Migraine Awareness Month

Had you suffered from migraine lately? Here are some facts about Migraine, the factors that trigger and tips to avoid it. Infographics designed by: Lianne Erica Soro

Obama: Land reclamation projects in S. China Sea ‘counterproductive’

JUNE 1 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama said on Monday (June 1) that land reclamation projects in the South China Sea are unproductive and called for an end to aggressive action in the region. “We think that land reclamation, aggressive actions by any party in that area are counterproductive,” Obama said in a town-hall discussion at the White House with a group of young leaders from Southeast Asian nations. “China is going to be successful. […]

Caitlyn Jenner Vanity Fair cover draws huge social media reaction

JUNE 1 (Reuters) — Instagram, Twitter and Facebook were abuzz on Monday (June 1) following the revelation by Bruce Jenner – who is transitioning to life as a woman – of her new name, Caitlyn Jenner, as she posed in a white strapless leotard on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. Jenner’s extended family took to Twitter to herald Caitlyn, whose own maiden tweet read “Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can’t wait for you to […]

El Celler de Can Roca returns to top as World’s Best Restaurant

JUNE 2 (Reuters) — Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca regained its title as the world’s best restaurant on Monday (June 1), fending off previous winner Noma, with which it has alternated the top honor in recent years. The Copenhagen restaurant dropped two places to No. 3, knocking chef-owner Rene Redzepi off the top spot he had held last year and for three previous years at the annual fine dining ceremony held in London’s […]