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MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, Chairman of the Liberal Party, the filing of the third batch of the PDAF cases has no connection whatsoever to the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/I4zxusKk5hA
MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — More senators support the filing of a plunder case against Vice-President Jejomar Binay. Two more senators, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Senator Serge Osmeña will also sign the draft report of the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee, which recommends the filing of the plunder case. Earlier, four senators already signed the draft report, namely, Senator Grace Poe, Senator Antonio Trillanes, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, […]
MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — Senate Committee on Local Government Chair Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reacted to critics’ accusations that he is delaying the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), saying that perceived delays are the result of his committee’s consultation of the various groups that will be affected by the said law. He added that he is also ensuring the constitutionality of the said law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — As the El Niño phenomenon continues to gather strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) identified 50 more provinces that will experience a dry spell from August to December. To find out if your province is included in the list, check out the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7xvbh5H5rjw
MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Filipino athletes that will participate in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Singapore are more than ready to give honor to the country. As such, the allowance of said athletes were raised from $300 to $500. The Philippine delegation is composed of 464 athletes and 150 sports officials. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xWluFwuncok
MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — As the 2016 presidential election nears, the Commission on Election (COMELEC) contemplates the recommended hybrid election which combines automated and manual systems of elections. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
JUNE 1 (Reuters) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) held an investment seminar Thursday (May 28) aimed at attracting foreign investment and visitors to Wonsan-Mount Kumgang international tourist zone. The zone’s investment programs, two-thirds of which relate to tourism, include an amusement park, a nature park, a bathing beach, a golf course, yachting and even casinos. As a world-notable tourist attraction, Mount Kumgang used to be a symbol of amicable relations between DPRK […]
JUNE 1 (Reuters) — Dwayne Johnson’s “San Andreas” dominated the box office, earning $53.2 million in its opening weekend at 3,777 U.S. locations, crushing predictions of a $40 million launch for the Warner Bros.-New Line 3D disaster pic. Universal’s “Pitch Perfect 2” came in second at the box office, finishing with $14.8 million at 3,660 locations. The comedy sequel has outperformed expectations with a total of $147.5 million in 17 days in the U.S., and […]
JUNE 1 (Reuters) — Vietnam’s deputy defense minister said on Saturday (May 30) that reports China had placed mobile artillery weapons on a reclaimed island in the disputed South China Sea were, if true, were a very worrying development. “If it has actually happened it is a very bad sign for what is already a very complicated situation in the South China Sea,” General Nguyen Chi Vinh told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines […]
JUNE 21 (Reuters) — South Korea on Sunday (May 31) confirmed that 15 South Koreans have been infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus. “Since the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was confirmed on May 20, we have now confirmed that a total 15 people have MERS,” South Korea’s Minister of Health and Welfare Moon Hyung-pyo told reporters. The first man was diagnosed with the disease on Wednesday (May 20) […]
Here it is! Welcome back to school time! Are you ready for this? Summer vacation is over and soon students will be going back to school. Here’s a list of some back-to-school guidelines you’ll need to know before the school year starts. Happy reading! According to Department Order No. 9, s. 2015 issued by Secretary of Education Armin Luistro, the official school year begins on June 1, 2015 and ends April 1, 2016. The department […]
ICMYI:Various stakeholders of the Bagong Silangan High School converged together to participate in the Brigada-Eskwela program to create a safe and conducive environment for the education of children. Here are our student correspondents, Marianne Nañoz and Jerald Marquez with more details.
