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Nepal asks for international support for reconstruction

MAY 5 — The prime minister of Nepal asked the international community for support for reconstruction after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the said nation. Said support is needed for the rebuilding of infrastructure and business establishments. Nepal is considered as one of the poorest countries in the world. The death toll of said earthquake has reached more than 7,000. (Kathmandu, Nepal)

National Museum offers free tour this month

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — In observation of the National Heritage Month, the National Museum opened its doors to the public, offering free tour by waiving its usual 150 peso entrance fee. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

MNLF believes MILF killed Usman

MAY 5 (Eagle News) — According to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), it is the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who is responsible for the death of terrorist Abdul Basit Usman. According to sources, Usman was killed while listening to the radio coverage of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. According to the MNLF, MILF killed Usman to make amends with the Philippine government regarding the Mamasapano clash. (Maguindanao, Philippines) (Eagle News Service […]

Millions of Filipino families consider themselves poor

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS), 11.4 million Filipino families consider themselves poor, lower compared by a single point compared to the last quarter of 2014. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Majority of senators will support BBL

MANILA, Philippines – According to Senate President Franklin Drilon, majority of the senators promised their support of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) but this does not mean that they will railroad the passage of said law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Jeanne Napoles as court to lift arrest warrant

MANILA, Philippines – Jeanne Napoles, daughter of Janet Lim Napoles, filed an urgent ex parte motion at the Court of Tax Appeals to lift the arrest warrant issued against her when she failed to appear in her scheduled arraignment in the 17.46 million peso tax evasion case. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Filipinos still believe in peace talks

MANILA, Philippines – According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS), almost half or 45% of adult Filipinos are in favor of the continuation of peace talks to resolve the peace situation in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Bamboo keyboard, gaining fame in China

MAY 5 — The newest technological trend in China is environmentally-friendly. Instead of using the usual plastic computer components, a Chinese manufacturer makes computer keyboards and mouse made of bamboo. (Beijing, China)

We need superheroes – A review of “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 5) – The latest installment of Avengers certainly did not disappoint and is well worth the wait. On the day of its opening, it broke box office records and as of press time has earned $630.3 million dollars. At the week of its release in local theaters, Avengers fever reached critical temperature as many fans enjoyed taking pictures among exhibits of their favorite Avenger characters found in malls. […]

Mountain-climbing as a metaphor for life, universe and everything… (Warning: Melodrama)

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 4) – It was still dark when the group decided to go up the mountain on our second day in Nagsasa. We trekked the long, sandy beach on our way to the foot of the mountain, and once we reached it, the climbing – with its accompanying epiphany -started. As I negotiated the steep path, the first thing that flashed in my mind is regret – regret that […]

Sun, surf and sand… Adventures in Nagsasa Cove, Zambales

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 4) – The first of May usually sees crowds of people taking advantage of the holiday to go to the nearest beach and have fun in the sand, soak up the sun’s rays while listening to the sound of the surf. Boracay, Puerto Galera, Caramoan… these are just some of the popular tourist destinations during Labor Day, but if you want to traverse the road less traveled, just […]