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U.S. Ebola czar seeks to reverse government mistakes, step up response
(Reuters) – U.S. Ebola czar Ron Klain faces a hefty to-do list when he begins his new role: soothe Americans’ jitters about the virus, fix federal coordination with states, and restore a sense of control over the crisis that the White House had lost. Klain, a former senior aide in two Democratic administrations who is known for his keen political antenna, also must smooth over tensions with lawmakers who are angry about the government’s missteps and mixed […]
Masked Men Stir Trouble At Causeway Bay Protest Zone – Marlon Arenas Reports
Balara High School stages “Romeo and Juliet”
Balara High School staged the classic play ‘Romeo and Juliet” to much acclaim. Follow @EagleNewsPH Catch Students on the News in Mata ng Agila, weeknights at 6pm and Eagle News International Edition, weeknights at 9pm!
Mayon Volcano exhibits faint crater glow
Mayon Volcano exhibited a faint crater glow early this morning, with PHIVOLCS saying that the volcano remains under a state of unrest.
US Ambassador assures Philippines of his country’s commitment
In the light of the Laude killing, United States Ambasador Philip Goldberg reaffirms the commitment of his country to the Philippines.
Prison for American soldiers
A member of the House of Representatives proposed for the establishment of a prison for American soldiers who commit crimes inside the Philippines, saying that the United States insists on keeping custody of said American soldiers due to the inhumane conditions of Philippine prisons.
Senate Blue RIbbon sub committee to invite VP Binay in hearing
Despite his continued refusal to attend the hearing, the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee will send another invitation to the Vice-President to attend their October 30 hearing.
Farmers’ group protests MRT expansion
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas staged a protest at the North Avenue of the MRT to protest the expansion of the MRT to San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan.
Mayon Volcano releases more lava
A week after the Mayon Volcano released a flow of lava, said volcano once again released another flow of lava which is said to be of higher volume compared to the previous lava flow.
President Aquino visits Leyte for the anniversary of MacArthur landing
President Aquino and United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg visits Leyte today to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf landing.
Obama says Ebola travel ban could make things worse
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to avoid hysteria over Ebola, and played down the idea of travel bans from Ebola-ravaged countries in West Africa, explaining that restrictions could make things worse. Lawmakers this week urged Obama to bar people from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea from entering the United States. Obama has said he is not philosophically opposed to travel bans, but in his weekly address made it clear that he is not […]