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Universities suspend classes due to water interruption

MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — Various universities in Manila suspended classes due to the water interruption implemented by Maynilad. Watch the video for the list of universities that suspended classes. Said universities will conduct additional classes to make up for said class suspension. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/RSo6T7_OKbM

More foreign tourists last June

MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — Despite the start of the rainy season, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recorded higher number of foreign tourists last June. An estimated 400, 000 tourists were recorded for the said month. Currently, 2.6 million foreign tourists have visited the Philippines for the year 2015. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/PLyDzl558qE

Earthquake hits Bohol and Cebu

VISAYAS, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), a magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit Cebu and Bohol this morning. PHIVOLCS added that there are no expected aftershocks. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DMCI files damages against NCCA

MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — The DMCI filed a complaint for damages in the Makati Regional Trial Court against the National Commission on the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) due to the cease-and-desist order issued by the NCCA against the construction of the Torre De Manila. DMCI argued that the NCCA does not have the authority to issue said order. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Additional secondary and elementary schools suspend classes due to water interruption

MANILA, Philippines, August 11 (Eagle News) — An additional 14 secondary schools and elementary schools in District 2 and District 5 in Manila due to the water interruption implemented by the Maynilad. For the list of secondary and elementary schools that suspended classes, watch the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ygrRIKL5-1E

Asthma Week

Life is hard when you have asthma! You cannot play with your friends… You cannot do strenuous activities… But remember that you can still enjoy life Even if you have asthma! So don’t give up! Second Week of August is Asthma Week Infographics designed by: Shaira Darleen Barretto Research by: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos Can’t see full image? Please go to: https://www.eaglenews.ph/asthmaweek

West Philippine Sea, rich in natural gas

MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — Experts say that the Philippines should expend efforts to protect the country’s interest in the West Philippine Sea. Said area is rich in natural gas resources, enough to supply the energy needs of the Philippines for twenty years. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Water supply interruption begins

MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — Today marks the first day of the scheduled six-day water interruption which will affect Maynilad consumers in the greater part of Manila. Said interruption is due to the realignment of Maynilad’s main pipe in Tondo, Manila. Maynilad said that it is ready to ration water to the affected consumers. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Sandiganbayan receives plunder complaints against Abad

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — In connection with the ongoing plunder cases related to the PDAF scam, the defense counsel impleaded Budget Secretary Butch Abad as principal accused in the said cases, which is now being heard at the Sandiganbayan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/qA1RcDZmyz0

Congress to pass law providing financial assistance to college students

MANILA, Philippines, August 10 (Eagle News) — According to Senator Sonny Angara, the two houses of the Congress is ready to submit to President Benigno S. Aquino III the law which will provide financial assistance to those who want to pursue college education. With the passage of said law, only the signature of President Aquino is needed to give it full effect. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/S-WgdKzjC4w

Six children and 2 adults killed in mass murder in Houston home

(Reuters) A suspect is being charged with capital murder Sunday (August 9) after deputies entered a North Houston home and discovered the bodies of two adults and six children. In a news conference, Harris County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tim Cannon announced that David Conley, 48, is being held with no bond. “We are here today on a very sad day,” he said. “It’s a difficult day for us at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Once […]

Xinhua: Typhoon lashes China’s east coast, 14 dead and 4 missing

  (Reuters) A typhoon battered China’s east coast on Sunday, killing 14 people and forcing the authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands more. The 14 were killed after being washed away by flash floods or buried under collapsed houses or landslides, state news agency Xinhua said, citing authorities in Zhejiang province. Another four people were missing. Typhoon Soudelor forced more than 188,400 people to leave their homes in Zhejiang and 320,000 in neighboring Fujian, Xinhua […]