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Bill proposes tax exemptions on OT pay

MANILA, Philippines June 22 (Eagle News) — The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) is on full support of the bill that is proposing a tax exemption on overtime pay and night deferential pay. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/yTUOrpbMrJE

Second part of West Philippine Sea documentary now showing

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — According to the Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the second part of the three-part documentary of the government regarding the West Philippine Sea would be launched today at the Facebook fan page of President Benigno S. Aquino III and the Department of Foreign Affairs. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PSC to increase national coaches’ salary

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is planning to implement an increase on the salaries of national coaches as a solution to improve the performance of Filipino athletes in sporting competitions like the Southeast Asian Games (SEA GAMES). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/AbhsI_TjLkM

OSG asks for postponement of Torre De Manila oral arguments

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Office of Solicitor-General (OSG) is asking the Supreme Court to re-schedule the oral arguments of Torre De Manila on June 30, saying that the said office is busy preparing for the case of Philippines against China regarding the West Philippine Sea territorial disputes which will be held at The Hague in Netherlands. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/nTdosq3Ao2g

DOH warns against diseases brought by the rainy season

MANILA, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — Although there is still no official announcement regarding the start of the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) already issued a warning regarding common diseases during the rainy months like leptospirosis, dysentery and diarrhea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/NAWT57CO5Uo

BFAR to add patrol boats

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 22 (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is planning to procure an additional 71 patrol vessels, adding that it is important for the Philippines to maintain such a high number of patrol vessels to protect the interests of local fishermen. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Put lemons in your water!

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 22) – Why drink ordinary water when you can make it more healthy just by adding a sliced lemon in it. This is not just a fancy way of making your water more flavorful. Drinking lemon water actually have lots of benefits. First of all, lemons are very nutritious. It is packed with  Vitamin C, Vitamin B-complex, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and fiber.  That’s a lot! But drinking […]

Thailand reports no new MERS cases

(Reuters) — Thailand’s health minister said on Sunday (June 21) that no new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) had been detected. Thailand, which discovered its first case last week, says 175 people were exposed to its single case, with no new infections reported so far. The virus was first detected in Thailand in a 75-year-old man from Oman who travelled to Bangkok for treatment of a heart condition. Three of his relatives were […]

Dog lovers, dog meat connoisseurs clash at controversial Chinese festival

JUNE 22 (Reuters) — For many residents in the Southern Chinese town of Yulin, the height of summer marks the perfect time to get together with family and friends, eat lychees and feast on  copious amounts of dog meat. Thousands of dogs are expected to end up on the chopping block during the city’s annual dog meat festival, which marks the peak of summer. This year it falls on Monday (June 22), though the build-up […]

SOKOR reports two more deaths in MERS outbreak, three new cases

(REUTERS)  South Korea’s health ministry reported on Monday (Jun 22) two more deaths in the country’s Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, bringing the number of fatalities to 27. The ministry also confirmed three new cases, taking the total to 172 in an outbreak that is the largest outside Saudi Arabia. The new fatalities were aged in their 80s with pre-existing health problems, according to the health ministry.