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CALIFORNIA, United States — Singers Ariana Grande and Big Sean have parted ways after 8 months of dating. The couple released a joint statement saying, “They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends. We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time.” The couples were inseparable as they walked the red carpet together at February’s Grammy Awards. Grande and Big Sean confirmed their […]
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) admitted that it committed mistakes in handling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with the leadership of said organization promising reforms in preparation for similar crises in the future. (Reuters)
MANILA, Philippines – The family of Mary Jane Veloso is confident that she will be spared from the death sentence issued against her by the Indonesian government, with many groups helping said family file another judicial review at the Indonesian courts. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate asked the Office of the Ombudsman to stop the implementation of the memorandum-circular issued by the Manila International Airport Authority for the collection of additional terminal fee. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – In a report submitted by the court sheriff, the Sandiganbayan failed to secure the majority of the funds of Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and his wife Lanie Mercado, with the couple’s banks reporting that they were able to close most of their bank accounts before the exposure of the pork barrel scam. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Chiz Escudero is asking that the National Security Council (NSC) to be convened in the face of aggressive reclamation activities conducted by China in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Various protest groups crowded the United States protesting this year’s “Balikatan” exercises, citing as one their reasons the meddling of the United States in the Mamasapano incident, resulting in the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – For the first quarter of the year, the Philippines recorded an additional 100, 000 metric tons of rice harvested compared to a similar period last year. Still, said additional harvest did not manage to reach government target. Authorities estimated that the following rice harvests for this year will be low due to the El Niño phenomenon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is planning to provide Filipino fishermen with escorts from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to deter incidents of harassment conducted by China against said fishermen in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang is asking the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to investigate the incident in West Philippine Sea wherein the Chinese coast guard used water cannons to expel Filipino fishermen from said area. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – Several oil companies in the country increased the price of petroleum products with more companies following suit. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Navy hosted a friendly soccer game with 200 children from Mindanao attending. Called “Football for Peace”, said event aims to spread the message of peace and hope to the children of Mindanao. (Eagle News Service, Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos with a report from Onin Miranda)
