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Sec. Roxas accused of using government funds for campaign

MANILA, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) – Vice President Jejomar Binay accused Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas of using government funds in his political campaigns. He added that he will not let the Liberal Party use the money of the people for their personal gain. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DA addresses ginger shortage

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to give import permit for businessmen who plan to import ginger as a solution to the current ginger shortage. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/rTMGP_cYgtk

National Poison Prevention Week

Many ordinary household items can be dangerous and deadly when misused and mishandled. Timely first aid and medical attention can go a long way to save lives. The 4th Week of June is National Poison Prevention Week Infographics designer: Lianne Erica Soro Researcher and Writer: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos and JP Carlos

Slums suffer as heat wave continues in southern Pakistan

JUNE 25 (Reuters) — The ongoing heat wave in southern Pakistan had claimed more than 800 lives as of Wednesday, with majority of the deaths reported in slum areas due to poor living conditions and frequent power outages. The slums in Karachi have been hit hard by the heat wave with temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius. In Korangi, a slum in the city of Karachi, residents share crowded houses. Livestock range freely and […]

Top basketball prospects speak ahead of the NBA Draft

JUNE 25 (Reuters) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected make versatile big man Karl-Anthony Towns of Kentucky the top pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft where a deep pool of U.S. College and international talent are up for grabs. Towns, who can play power forward or center at 6-foot-11, can shoot from the outside, score inside and is a superior defender — readymade for the NBA wars. One day ahead of the draft, during media availability […]

Saudi Arabia reports 23 new MERS cases in June

JUNE 25 (Reuters-CCTV) —  Saudi Arabia reported 23 new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus cases in June, less than the same period of last year. There are now 1,038 MERS patients across the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Although it is unlikely that the disease will become a pandemic, the ministry asked all medical institutions to stay alert and be prepared to receive and treat MERS patients. “All medical institutions will conduct […]

Australia issues travel advisory regarding Philippines

JUNE 24 (Eagle News) — Australia warned its citizens traveling to the Philippines due to threats of terrorism. The travel advisory added that Australian citizens should avoid Central and Western Mindanao. (Canberra, Australia) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Solon calls joint Philippine-Japan military drill unconstitutional

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) – ACT-Teachers party-list representative Antonio Tinio asked for a halt in the ongoing joint military drills between the Philippines and Japan, saying that said drill is unconstitutional because there is no existing treaty ratified by the Senate between the Philippines and Japan. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

DFA to release informational comics regarding West Philippine Sea issue

MANILA, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will publish comics as part of its educational campaign regarding the West Philippine issue with China. Said comics will be published in Filipino, English, Cebuano and Ilocano. The DFA believes that with the use of said comics, the public will better comprehend the territorial dispute with China. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

House of Representatives to summon Mayor Estrada and Alfredo Lim

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) — The House of Representatives Committee on Metro Manila Development may summon Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim regarding its investigation on the construction of the Torre De Manila. The said committee will also summon representatives from the DMCI and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/76S4TjRvr6I

Malacañang asks DPWH to rush master plan against flood

MANILA, Philippines, June 24 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Palace is asking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to rush its master plan against floods with the official start of the rainy season. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-qIrhlpvuZg