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Commuters we all wish to avoid

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 29) – Most Filipinos go from one place to another by the ever-popular method – the commute. There are many modes of public transportation that we can choose from – pedicabs, tricycles, jeeps, taxis, the MRT, the LRT, the ferry – so we can arrive safely to our destination. Another mode of transportation that gained popularity by leaps and bounds in the pass year is the express-service type […]

Proper Solid Waste Management Training and Demonstration, isinagawa sa Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Napag-alaman na ang bayan ng Pagudpud ay isa sa mga bayan ng Ilocos Norte na pinakamakilos at dinarayo kung turismo ang pag-uusapan. Kilala ito sa kagandahan ng kanyang mumunting paraisong mga bundok at kapaligiran at malinis na tubig dagat kung kayat ito ay binalik-balikan. Ngunit kasabay nang pag-unlad nito ay naging problema sa nasabing lugar ang pagdami ng basura. Dahil dito ang pagsulong ng Republic Act No. 9003 o Ecological Solidwaste Management Act Law at […]

Various groups hope for postponement of K-to-12 program

MANILA, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — Various students’ , parents’ and teachers’ groups are still hoping for the postponement of the K-to-12 program since it did not undergo public consultation and is an additional burden for parents. The groups filed a 200-page petition in the Supreme Court for a temporary restraining order.

Student Discipline and Teacher Protection Act should be passed

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is asking the Congress to prioritize the passage of the proposed Student Discipline and Teacher Protection Act. According to the said group, teachers also need protection especially in legal matters. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Philippines and US starts new security deal

MANILA, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — As the tension in West Philippine Sea continues to rise, the Philippines and the United States of America initiated a negotiation for a new security deal in the Asia-Pacific region. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Duterte rises in surveys

MAY 29 (Eagle News) — Political analyst Professor Prospero De Vera said that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will continue to experience a rise in the survey for presidential candidates, with the said mayor gaining supporters not only in Mindanao, but also in Visayas. (Davao City, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Consumers react against increase in generation charges

PASIG City, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — Consumers start to react negatively against the increase in generation charges that will be imposed by Meralco in June in response to the limited supply of natural gas coming from the Malampaya power plant in the middle of May. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Congress approves free Wi-Fi

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — The Congress approved the proposal of installing free Wi-Fi in government buildings, terminals, parks and plazas which can provide free internet access to the public, especially students. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

ICMYI: Early political ads of Gov’t officials

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 29 (Eagle News) — In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Atty. Romulo Macalintal talks about alleged early campaigning of government officials. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

ICMYI: Family Fun Day in Philippine Arena

BOCAUE, Bulacan, May 29 (Eagle News) — A family fun day was conducted at the Philippine Arena where the whole family can engage in a multitude of bonding activities before the start of the school year. What a perfect way to end the summer vacation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Crowded Australian koala colony may lead to cull

MAY 29 (Reuters) — An overcrowded colony of about 1,000 koalas in Australia is being assessed this week for possible ill health, in a survey that could lead to a cull, raising objections from animal welfare lobbyists. Australian media reported that the Victorian state government is concerned many of the koalas may be undernourished because the colony at Cape Otway has grown even as the supply of the koalas’ staple diet of manna gum leaves has […]