SAN JOSE, CAMARINES SUR – The Municipality of San Jose, Philips Electric and Lighting Inc. plus the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) signed a formal partnership to illuminate San Jose Port, a tuna landing site, using solar-powered LED lights. The signing was held during the municipality’s Fishers’ Day, which saw local fisherfolk take part in a fishing competition and a cook-off as part of the annual weeklong town fiesta. May is also the Month […]
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World’s loudest purr
MAY 18 — The Guinness Book of World Records named “Merlin” as the cat with the loudest purr in the world, stating that its purr is comparable to a dishwasher. (London, England) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Valenzuela City forms task force
VALENZUELA City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The local government of Valenzuela City formed a task force to ensure that all business establishments follow the fire safety standards. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate will not be pressured regarding BBL
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the Senate should not be pressured to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law on the deadline set by the Malacañang on June 17, in the face of the many amendments needed to be made on the BBL.
Senate sub-committee to file contempt against several personalities
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee is planning to file contempt charges against 20 personalities, including businessman Antonio Tiu, for failing to attend the sub-committee hearing. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Rockets enter West Finals
MAY 18 — In the National Basketball Association (NBA), Houston Rockets entered the West Finals after its win against the Los Angeles Clippers, with a score of 113 – 100. (Houston, USA) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Rainy season to begin in mid-June
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the wet season may possibly start on the middle of June due to the continuing effects of the weak El Niño.
NEU to hold “Grand Graduation” and Grand Alumni Homecoming at the Philippine Arena
QUEZON City, Philippines — More than 4,300 graduates will march at the Philippine Arena on Tuesday, May 19, as New Era University main campus holds its 40th Commencement Exercises together with its three other branches—the NEU San Fernando City Campus, NEU Lipa City Campus and NEU General Santos City Campus. This year’s graduation rites, with the theme “NEU GRADUATES: Facing Global Challenges with Faith, Hope and Love”, will coincide with NEU’s 40th Anniversary making the […]
MILF will not accept major amendments on BBL
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal said that they will not accept a “watered-down” Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), saying that it is better that there is no BBL compared to a BBL with major amendments. Iqbal added that his group will continue to pursue peace in Mindanao, whether there is a BBL or not. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Malacañang asks BBL protesters to go to SC
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, those who do not support the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) should take their complaints to the Supreme Court (SC). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
DOLE, Palace agrees criminalizing safety violations
MANILA, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The Malacañang supported the proposal of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to turn safety code violations into criminal offenses, in the light of the fire in a rubber slipper factory in Valenzuela City. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Binay ready to go to court regarding AMLC report
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — According to the lawyer of the Binay family, Vice-President Jejomar Binay is ready to face the allegations of the Anti-Money Laundering Council report in courts. The Binay camp will also take legal actions regarding the freeze order on their bank accounts. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)