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DOJ prepares report regarding Veloso case

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to submit a report to the Attorney-General and Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia regarding the cases filed against the recruiters of Mary Jane Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hpb_6oFJkes

DOH announces food poisoning outbreak in Caraga

CARAGA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — Despite still lacking confirmation regarding the results of the investigation, the Department of Health (DOH) already declared a food poisoning outbreak in the CARAGA region after recording 1,925 cases of poisoning. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

COMELEC studies possibility of mall elections

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — Due to the good experience of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in its registration and biometric processes conducted in malls, the COMELEC is now studying the possibility of conducting the 2016 elections on malls. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Ao6gkmSoW20

PHL to reveal ace in arbitral tribunal

MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — According to Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda the Philippine delegation will reveal its ace in the second round of arbitration regarding the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Germany hiring Filipino nurses

METRO Manila, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced that Germany is looking for at least 70 Filipino nurses with experience in geriatric care. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Davao suspends durian candy factory

DAVAO City, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The local government of Davao City issued an order suspending a durian candy factory after learning that it is operating without the necessary permit. Said durian candy factory was involved in the mass poisoning of 2, 000 students in Surigao del Sur and other areas in the Caraga region. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Angat Dam water level rises

BULACAN, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) – According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan increased in the past 24 hours but continues to be below the needed level for irrigation. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pZ-eI2o0cQI

Mexico’s Pena Nieto calls for probe into ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s escape

  (REUTERS)  Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto called on Sunday (July 12) for a full investigation into the jailbreak of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to uncover whether any public officials helped the kingpin escape even as Mexico’s attorney general told journalists that dozens of prison employees were being questioned about possible involvement. Pena Nieto was flying to France on a state visit when news of Guzman’s escape late on Saturday night broke. In […]

Ball in Greek parliament’s court for bailout deal, Finland’s Stubb says

  (REUTERS) Euro zone finance ministers said on Sunday (July 12) some issues remained before they could give the green light for a third bailout programme for Greece. They asked Greece to show it was serious about the reforms it pledged to implement by getting them approved in parliament in the coming days. Some laws will have to be passed by Wednesday and the entire package endorsed by parliament before talks can start, ministers said. […]

China’s state television airs footage of 109 people being sent back from Thailand

  (REUTERS)  China’s state television CCTV on Saturday (July 11) aired video of 109 people being deported from Thailand. CCTV said they were mostly from the country’s western, Xinjiang region and were attempting to go to Turkey and then to join the Jihad in Syria and Iraq, and 13 of them were terror suspects. They were seen seated on the plane with black hoods over their heads flanked by police who wore face masks. Hundreds, […]

IMF cuts global forecast for 2015

A new IMF report says a gradual recovery continues, but global growth is forecast to be slightly down for 2015, reflecting an unexpected setback to economic activity in the first quarter of 2015, mostly in North America. IMF’s economist Olivier Blanchard said, “If you look at advanced economies, they’re actually suffering from the legacies of the crisis. Looking forward, their potential growth is clearly lower. If you look at the emerging market economies, they really […]

Serena holds off battling Muguruza to win Wimbledon

(REUTERS) Serena Williams claimed a sixth Wimbledon title and fourth successive grand slam crown by suppressing the spirited attacking instincts of 20th-seeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza to win Saturday’s (July 11) final 6-4 6-4. American Williams reinforced her stranglehold on the women’s game by overcoming an early wobble and resisting a battling fightback to claim a 21st grand slam title that leaves her one behind German Steffi Graf’s record haul of professional era majors. The world […]