MANILA, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) – Senator Mary Grace Sonora Poe-Llamanzares achieved a 93% approval rating as she tops the Senate survey conducted by Pulse Asia. Senator Poe also recently topped the presidential and vice-presidential survey. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/igLjB_u-a_E
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Heatwave in Pakistan kills 748
JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — The heatwave in Pakistan caused 748 dead which prompted major government hospitals to declare a state of emergency. The temperature in Pakistan has reached 44 degrees Celsius, the hottest in five years. (Karachi, Pakistan) (News featured from Reuters) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/-QCll7OtEAE
PHIVOLCS conducts aerial survey of Mt. Bulusan
JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — After the recently conducted aerial survey by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), ash deposits were spotted around Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon. PHIVOLCS warned against the possibility of lahar flow, especially in the event of strong rains. (Sorsogon, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Q98YM37AM34
Fishermen filed charges against Chinese Coast Guards
JUNE 25 (Eagle News) — Several fishermen from Masinloc, Zambales filed charges against China in the United Nations to protest the alleged violation of their human rights by the Chinese Coast Guard who water-bombed them even though they are already inside Philippine territory. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/kjj0AZ-YF-Y
President Aquino expresses dismay with VP Binay
MANILA, Philippines, June 25 (Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III admitted that he has bad feelings with Vice-President Jejomar Binay due to the latters’ criticisms. President Aquino added that he will formally answer all of VP Binay’s allegations. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
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)