MANILA, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — The Senate proceeded with its 22nd hearing on the alleged anomalies involving Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Other News
Regional HIV testing opens in Palawan
MAY 11 (Eagle News) — The first regional human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing center was opened to the public at the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Also formally launched is the free voluntary HIV testing for the public all over the Philippines. (Puerto Princesa, Palawan) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Prices of petroleum products to increase again this week
MANILA, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — According to industry sources, the price of petroleum products may once again increase this year, by possibly one peso. Meanwhile, various transport groups are asking for the return of the Php 8.50 minimum fare. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
NLEX, to be renamed Corazon Aquino Expressway
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — The House Committee on Public Works and Highways passed the bill that proposed the renaming of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) into the President Corazon C. Aquino Expressway. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
New storm may enter PAR
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — “Dodong” may be still within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) already spotted another storm nearing the PAR. Said storm will be given the name “Egay” once it enters the PAR. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
After surviving Boko Haram, returnees face hunger in Nigerian towns
MAY 11 (Reuters) — Since Nigeria’s army began clearing large areas of the country’s northeast from Boko Haram, some of the 1.5 million internally displaced people have started returning home. But thousands could now face severe food shortages as reconstruction lags behind. Along the main roads heading north from Adamawa’s state capital Yola, some trade has resumed in the towns but ghostly pockets and haunting reminders of the insurgent takeover are evident. Islamist militant group […]
Nepal earthquake survivors turn to rebuilding homes and lives
MAY 11 (Reuters) — Earthquake survivors in Kathmandu began cleanup work and turn to rebuilding their lives on Monday morning (May 11), 16 days after a massive earthquake brought down buildings and killed thousands of people. Workers were seen cleaning up Durbar Square, a UNESCO world heritage site that used to attract tens of thousands of tourists every year before the disaster. Despite the government’s pledge to rebuild the country, some worry that the task […]
Pres. Aquino trumpets transformation of PHL to Filipino community in Vancouver
MAY 11 — President Benigno S. Aquino III has reported the continuing reforms his administration has instituted in the Philippines when he met his “bosses” —- the Filipino community here in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). In his speech facing hundreds of Filipino Canadians here, President Aquino trumpeted the continuing transformation in the Philippines from being a corrupt country into a progressive nation brought about by good governance. “Aminin ko ho, maski ako, […]
WWF: West Philippine Sea in Rough Waters
THE dredging of coral reefs to build artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea has alarmed conservation group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In April 2013, poaching vessel F/V Min Long Yu destroyed 3902 square meters of seabed in the Tubbataha Reefs. Ongoing reclamation in a half-dozen reefs has now obliterated 1.2 million square meters – 310 times the damage wrought on Tubbataha. Mechanical dredgers which cut, crush and compact corals have also stirred […]
Thousands of passengers stranded in Bicol
BICOL, Philippines – A total of three thousand passengers were stranded in the ports of Sorsogon, Albay and Masbate as a result of the “no sail” policy implemented by the Philippine Coast Guard under the threat of tropical storm “Dodong”. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Sorsogon suspends tourism activities
SORSOGON, Philippines (Eagle News) – The local government of Sorsogon suspended tourism-related activities around Mount Bulusan due to the recent volcanic activities exhibited by the volcano. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
Lower electricity charges this May
PASIG City, Philippines – Meralco announced lower electricity charges this month due to the lower generation charge. This will result in a 70 centavo cut per kilowatt-hour. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
