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Formula One: Ferrari not expecting miracles from engine upgrades

MONTREAL, Canada  (AFP)–Ferrari are not expecting miracles in improved performance from their upgraded power units this weekend, Finn Kimi Raikkonen said on Thursday. The Italian team, without a win this year, are to introduce revisions for both the turbo and the compressor for their cars at the Canadian Grand Prix. “This is a step forward, but how much only time will tell,” Raikkonen told reporters. “It is a new part and we never put new parts […]

50 million pesos na ang pabuya, para patayin ako at si President-elect Duterte – Dela Rosa

(Eagle News) — Isiniwalat ni Philippine National Police (PNP) incoming Chief  PC/Supt. Ronald dela Rosa na itinaas na umano sa 50 milyong piso mula sa dating 10 milyong piso ang pabuya para patayin siya at si President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. Sa kabila nito, tumanggi si Dela Rosa na pangalanan ang mga taong nasa likod ng nasabing plano. Tiniyak naman ni Dela Rosa na sa kabila ng mga pagbabanta ay patuloy aniya ang kanilang pag-aksyon sa mga sangkot sa sindikato […]

Dating Pangulong Arroyo, posibleng humawak ng komite sa 17th congress

(Eagle News) — Posibleng humawak ng committee chairmanship sa Kamara sa ilalim ng 17th congress si dating pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Ito ang kinumpirma ng nagbabalik-Kamara na si Quezon Representative Danilo Suarez na kapartido rin ni Arroyo sa Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats. Ayon kay Suarez, sa siyam na taong pagiging pangulo ng bansa, hindi aniya matatawaran ang kaalaman ni Arroyo sa mga economic policy kaya bagay aniyang hawakan nito ang komite ng Economic Affairs o kaya ay […]

Binay, hindi pa magreretiro sa politika

(Eagle News) — Wala pa umanong plano si Vice President Jejomar Binay na magretiro sa politika  kahit natalo sa pagka-presidente nitong 2016 elections. Ayon sa chief of staff ni Binay na si Undersecretary Benjamin Martinez, hindi umano niya alam kung ano ang plano ni outgoing Vice President Binay pero interasado aniya ito na palakasin ang kaniyang political party na United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) at ang mga miyembro nito lalo na’t  maraming  nanalong UNA candidates sa local […]

Roxas Boulevard to be closed on June 12

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit issued an advisory saying that Roxas Boulevard will be closed on Sunday, June 12 in commemoration of the 118th celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Drilon proposes income tax reform bill

QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Franklin Drilon wants to push the income tax reform bill in the next Congress. President Aquino did not approve the bill as it would reportedly result in government losing large amounts of taxes. Drilon also said that the 16th Congress was able to pass many laws that had positive results. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)  

Federalism possible within three years

QUEZON City, Philippines – Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Rey Umali said that it is possible to implement federalism within three years into the Duterte administration if the necessary amendment is proposed early during the 17th Congress. Federalism is one of the priority measures of the Duterte administration and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte aims to achieve it by 2020. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales,Editing by DYC, Uploaded by […]

POEA warns domestic helper applicants going to Japan

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration warned those who are planning to apply as housekeepers or domestic helpers in Japan to await the “go” signal of the POEA before going to Japan to avoid being victimized by scams. According to POEA, the start of the processing for application will still be on June 19. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by […]

DOH denies reports on privatization of Fabella hospital

QUEZON City, Philippines – Department of Health spokesperson, Dr. Lyndon Lee-Suy, denied allegations that the temporary closure of the Dr. Jose Fabella Hospital in Sta. Cruz, Manila will result in its privatization as well as the lay-off of its employees. The allegations caused a vigil and walk-out of the employees and patients of Fabella in protest. According to Lee-Suy, the temporary closure of the hospital was due to the construction of a new building. (Eagle […]

21st French Film Festival rolls out the red carpet in Manila

by Eagle News Services, MJ Racadio QUEZON City, Philippines — The 21st French Film Festival rolled out the red carpet for Cannes Best Actress 2016 Ms. Jaclyn Jose on Wednesday night. The arrivals of the guests started around 6 PM at the Central Square in the heart of Bonifacio Global City. Many movie goers were already excited about the opening night from walking on the red carpet to photo op. “We see that the appeal of […]

Liberia Ebola outbreak to be declared over

MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP)–The latest Ebola outbreak in Liberia, the last country still affected by the deadliest flare-up in the history of the feared tropical virus, is to be declared over on Thursday. Liberia will have passed the World Health Organization (WHO) threshold of 42 days — twice the incubation period for the virus — since the last known patient tested negative for the second time. The Ebola epidemic began in Guinea in December 2013 and killed […]

Formula One: Hamilton revived to reignite his title defence

MONTREAL, Canada  (AFP)  —Lewis Hamilton seeks to confirm his title defence is back on track at Montreal, one of his most rewarding, circuits, a fortnight after his resounding return to form and first win of 2016. Hamilton’s win on the unforgiving street circuit of Monte Carlo was his first in seven months since clinching his third title triumph in Texas last year and, with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg finishing seventh, he cut the German’s lead from […]