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Sing Your Way to Japan: Join the 2015 J-pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest!

MANILA – In celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month this July, the Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with The Japan Foundation, Manila and the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is inviting Filipino amateur singers and dancers of all ages to join the 2015 J-pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest. Exciting prizes await winners, including an all-expense paid trip to Japan courtesy of JNTO for the singing category contestants. Interested participants may choose to join either the […]

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Israeli Embassy joins Brigada Eskwela

MANILA – This year, the Embassy of Israel joins Brigada Eskwela at Makati High School with its own brigade and “weapons of choice” – paint, brushes, hammers and nails… This is a part of the Embassy’s humanitarian work and “giving-back” projects under the banner program “Thank You Philippines,” that commemorates the rescue of 1,300 Jewish people from the Holocaust during World War II and the moral victory of the Philippines through the open door policy […]

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DOJ believes Veloso will be absolved

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said that the affidavits issued by Mary Jane Veloso’s recruiters stating that she is innocent will result in the Indonesian government absolving Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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DSWD ready to aid Rohingya refugees

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development said that it is ready to use its quick response fund if ever the more than 3, 000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh ever land on Philippine shores. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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DOLE-NCR finishes mandatory conference regarding Valenzuela fire

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The National Capital Region office of the Department of Labor and Employment terminated its mandatory conference regarding the fire that burned down the factory of Kentex Manufacturing in Valenzuela City. The Kentex representative was not able to attend the said mandatory conference. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Anti-arson task force recommends demolition of Kentex factory

VALENZUELA City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The inter-agency Anti-Arson Task Force recommended the demolition of the burned-down Kentex factory due to the resulting infrastructural weakness brought about by the fire making said factory unsafe. Said factory should be demolished after the ongoing investigations, the task force reiterated. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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DSWD implements stricter guidelines regarding foreign donations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implemented stricter guidelines regarding foreign donations as the rainy season nears. Part of the stricter guidelines, the DSWD will no longer accept used clothing. For more details, please watch the report of Eagle News reporter Eden Suarez. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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USAID inaugurates climate-resilient school in Leyte

TACLOBAN City, Leyte (Eagle News) – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) inaugurated a climate-resilient school building in Tacloban City, Leyte. Said school building can withstand winds with the strength of 360 km/h and earthquakes with a magnitude of 8.5. Aside from the school building, USAID also inaugurated a climate-resilient health facility. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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PNP opens bidding for additional patrol cars

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine National Police opened the bidding for an additional 983 patrol vehicles despite the fact that the 1, 470 units of patrol jeeps that they already bought were yet to be completely delivered. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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No anomaly in chopper deal, according to DND

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Department of National Defense, there is no anomaly in any of the transactions connected to the refurbishment of UH1 helicopters. From the start of the bidding on the said chopper deal, the DND alleged that they have been transparent and have even invited proponents to ensure the openness and fiarness of the said deal. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Expect higher tuition fees this coming school year

PASIG CIty, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Education said that parents should expect higher tuition fees for the coming school year as the said department cannot withhold its permission for the request of private schools for an increase since this is allowed by law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

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