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Every day… We see the effects.. Of men’s neglect… And humanity reaps… the consequences of its actions… We must take bold steps… To put a stop to the continuing… destruction of the environment… June 5 is World Environment Day! Infographics Designer: Dex Magno Writers and Researchers: MRF Bonalos and JP Carlos
(Reuters) The FBI’s investigation of bribery and corruption at FIFA includes scrutiny of how soccer’s governing body awarded World Cup hosting rights to Russia and Qatar, a U.S. law enforcement official said. Russia and Qatar have denied wrongdoing in the conduct of their bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, which were not the subject of charges announced by U.S. prosecutors a week ago against FIFA officials that stunned world soccer. The U.S. law enforcement […]
The death toll from a Chinese cruise ship that capsized on the Yangtze River has climbed to 97, state media said on Friday, as authorities began righting the vessel and said there was no chance of finding anyone else alive. The rescue mission has become an operation to recover hundreds of bodies from the ship, which was carrying 456 people when it overturned in a freak tornado on Monday night. Only 14 survivors have been […]
Hackers breached the computers of the U.S. government agency that collects personnel information for federal workers in a massive cyber attack that compromised the data of about 4 million current and former employees, U.S. officials said on Thursday. A U.S. law enforcement source told Reuters a foreign entity or government was believed to be behind the cyber intrusion against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and media reports said authorities suspected it originated in China. […]
With eagle-eyes, our boat spotter observes a massive silhouette approaching our banca. “Jump. Now!” Our Butanding Interaction Officer (BIO) sounds a call for us to hurriedly hurl ourselves at the water, so we can swim with the gentle giants of the sea. Within seconds after we plunge into the water, a five-meter whale shark (Rhincodon typus) – easily recognizable by its unique shape, gaping mouth, plus dots and lines on its grey skin – comes […]
MANILA, Philippines – According to its chairman, Senator Bongbong Marcos, the Senate Committee on Local Government will form a substitute bill to replace the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and incorporate much-needed amendments, including provisions regarding the expenditure of allotted funds as well as the mechanism for adding to its territory. Senator Marcos is confident that the new version of the BBL will be ready at the opening of the Senate session on July 27. […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Railways (PNR) will implement a fare increase in July, which means that the minimum fare will increase from Php 10.00 to Php 15.00. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/bJaXMjCHYzo
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) allayed the fears of college professors regarding the possibility of losing their jobs once the senior high school component of the K-to-12 program starts. Said government agencies stated that they have prepared financial assistance programs to aid teachers who will lose teaching loads. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, June 4 (Eagle News) — According to the studies conducted by the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines, 32% of jeepney drivers in Metro Manila and Cebu have emphysema or lung damage due to both areas having extreme air pollution. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 4 (Eagle News) — According to Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares, Meralco and twelve power plants should give a refund to the consumers as the investigatory unit of the Energy Regulatory Commission revealed an alleged “conspiracy” between aforementioned parties that resulted in an increase in the price of electricity. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/UnL8LebaGX0
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 4 (Eagle News) — In case you missed it, Ret. Gen. Van Luspo revealed in an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose the problems of retired police regarding unreleased 32 months differential benefits. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 4 (Eagle News) – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Atty. Amado Valdez, Chairman Emeritus of the Philippine Association of Law Schools, gives his considered opinion regarding the issue about the residency of Senator Grace Poe. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
