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Maynilad explains weak water pressure

MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Maynilad faced complaints from consumers experiencing weak water pressure, explaining that only a small line of the water pipe is being used. Maynilad added that the scheduled water interruption in Cavite will no longer push through. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pB6p_v3i2yA

Erap, Isko face graft charges

MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — Manila City Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno faced graft charges at the Office of the Ombudsman after demolishing the Quinta Market. Said complaint was filed by the Quinta vendors, alleging that said officials abused their powers when they forcibly demolished the market. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC investigates candidates with TV advertisements

MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is asked to investigate politicians who have TV advertisements, with Buhay Party List Representative Lito Atienza saying that COMELEC should be meticulous since TV ads count as the most expensive form of advertisement currently available. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em> https://youtu.be/hL4Z0Dfro8E

Aggrieved families will receive Php 150 thousand from bus company

MANILA, Philippines, August 13 (Eagle News) – According to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, the aggrieved families of the victims of the accident involving Valisno Bus will receive aid worth Php 150, 000 from said government agency. The LTFRB has suspended the franchise of said bus company, since this is not the first time such an accident has occurred. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>

DTI reminds consumers on 8-point test on pyramid scheme

ILIGAN CITY, August 13 (PIA) — Amid on alleged Chain Distribution Plan, or also known as Pyramid Scheme, enticing a number of individuals in some parts of Iligan city and nearby municipalities, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned consumers to take extra precautionary measures and pressed them to take the 8-point test. The warning has to be issued after a number of individuals claimed that after putting significant amount on the purportedly […]

NFA: No fake rice in Bataan

BALANGA CITY, Bataan, August 13 (PIA) — There is no fake rice in Bataan and elsewhere in the country. This is the guarantee of National Food Authority (NFA) after the issue of alleged fake rice surfaced in Davao last June, concluding that the case was isolated in the said city only. NFA-Bataan, led by provincial manager Adelaida Nuestro, confirmed that the province is negative from any presence of fake rice based on their thorough inspections […]

US oil crashes in world market

UNITED States of America, August 12 (Eagle News) — The price of United States oil crashed in the world market at $43.08 per barrel, the lowest price of oil since March 2009. Said price crash was brought about by the devaluation of the Chinese yuan due to slow economic growth of China. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hY1GYR9g5Wc

Thunderstorm hits Metro Manila

METRO Manila, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — A sudden thunderstorm hits Metro Manila and nearby areas bringing heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and thunder, which severely reduces visibility and brought flash floods. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DOLE reveals many employers don’t follow “Kasambahay” law

MANILA, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) revealed that even though two years have already passed since the implementation of the “Kasambahay” Law, many employers still don’t follow said law and many domestic helpers remain unregistered in the SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-ibig. Of the 2 million estimated domestic workers in the Philippines, only 120, 000 are registered in SSS; 24, 000 in Pag-ibig and 59, 0000 in PhilHealth […]

CGMA asks Sandiganbayan to allow her to attend brother’s wake

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 12 (Eagle News) — The legal counsel of former President and now Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will ask the Sandiganbayan for permission to allow CGMA to attend her late brother’s wake regularly. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/0aZ_AkG9CJc

Pasay City suspends classes due to water interruption

PASAY City, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — As the scheduled water interruption continues, Pasay City and other parts of Manila extended the suspension of classes in their respective jurisdictions. For the full list of schools with suspended classes, watch the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ECfEONEsUsE