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MAY 7 (Reuters) — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday (May 3) that he would not be paying up on a $5,000 bet he made on the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. Sen backed Filipino Pacquiao to win, but appeared outraged that Mayweather got the nod in what was being billed the fight of the century. The American was a comfortable winner on all three judges’ scorecards. Although many boxing experts have agreed that Mayweather was […]
MAY 7 — More Americans filed lawsuits against Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on the grounds that he did not disclose his shoulder injury. Five more lawsuits were filed in the federal courts of Illinois, Texas and Nevada. Pacquiao’s attorney said that the cases has no basis. (Los Angeles, USA) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 7 (Eagle News) — China’s Foreign Ministry issued a call for peace and stability in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) in response to the joint exercise conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart in the Manila Bay. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 7 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) placed Bulusan Volcano under Alert Level One after showing some activity this week. (Bulusan, Sorsogon) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON CITY, 7 May (PIA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will activate some 300 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems in crime prone areas of Metro Manila. Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said the target areas identified through an “Ink Blot” system, wherein there will be a certain point of priority area and in due course said strategy will spread to other places of public convergence. The National Capital Police Region Office (NCRPO) […]
MANILA, 7 May (PIA)–The Department of Health (DOH) advised the public against six common summer diseases (6S). Health Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin revealed that there are six common summer diseases or conditions (6S) that can adversely affect one’s health. These are Sore eyes, Sunburn, Sipon at ubo, Suka at tae, Sakit sa balat and Sakmal ng aso. Sore eyes or conjunctivitis, when mistreated, can lead to blindness. More than just eye irritation, it can easily be […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service – May 7) – Every second Sunday of May, people around the world celebrate Mothers’ Day – a special day to show your appreciation to the most important woman of your life. But is one day enough? Remember that this woman carried you inside her body for nine months. That she stopped doing what she may have wanted because it may put you in danger while you are inside […]
Press Release | May 5, 2015 | Prepared by ASEAN 2015 Project MAKATI CITY, Philippines – On its last installment for this academic year, the ASEAN Leaderspeak series featured two highly respected industry leaders from the textile and apparel industry. While opportunities await forward-looking businesses, experts spelled out issues and outlined ways to prime up the sector’s readiness in response to the ASEAN Economic Community by end of December 2015. Ms. Celia Elumba, Director IV […]
MAY 7 (Reuters) — A tornado hit northern Germany on Tuesday (May 5), leaving devastation in its wake. One bystander managed to safely film the tornado as it passed through the countryside, but elsewhere dozens were injured and in Hamburg one person was killed by falling debris. The storm devastated the town of Buetzow, causing millions of Euros worth of damage and injuring dozens in the town of 7,600 people. Cars were destroyed, trees upturned […]
MAY 7 — President Benigno S. Aquino III will kick off his one-day working visit in Chicago with a courtesy call on Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and a business meeting with potential investors. President Aquino will arrive at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday afternoon (Thursday morning in Manila) and will be welcomed by Philippine officials led by Philippine Consul General in Chicago Generoso Calonge. Shortly after his arrival, President Aquino will meet with Mayor […]
Sinimulan na ang ipinagkaloob na summer job sa mga kwalipikadong estudyante sa probinsya ng Bohol. Ito ay alisunod sa batas na Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES) ng bansa. Layunin ng programang ito na mabigyan ng pagkakataon na kumita ngayong bakasyon ang mga estudyante upang matustusan ang kanilang pangangailangan sa darating na pasukan. Ang summer job na ito ay aabot sa 25 working days para sa mga estudyante na makatutulong lalo na sa […]
MAYO 6 — Isang libreng medical service ang isinagawa sa lalawigan ng Agusan Del Norte na ikinatuwa hindi lamang ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo maging ng mga hindi pa kaanib nito. Layunin ng serbisyong ito ang lalong higit na makatulong sa ating mga kababayan hingil sa usaping medical. (Agusan Del Norte) (Agila Probinsya Correspondent Cherendale Jose, Eagle news Service MRFaith Bonalos)
