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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 25) – What a started as a summer vacation spot for the Americans during their 40-year rule over the Philippines, Baguio City has grown into one of the most popular metropolises in the Philippines. There’s much to do in the summer capital of the Philippines. Visit the usual tourist spots of Burnham Park, Camp John Hay and Mines View Park and hang-out and take in the city’s vibe. […]
MAY 26 (Reuters) — The Philippines is seeking a “stronger commitment” from the United States to help its ally, its defense minister said on Monday (May 25), as China asserts its sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea. China claims most of the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year, and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have overlapping claims. China said on Monday it had […]
MAY 25 (Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II is still “at the top of the list” of presidential candidates in so far as President Aquino’s coalition is concerned, according to President Aquino himself, but noted that consultations are still being made before he makes an announcement late July. “To my mind, as far as our coalition is concerned, he (Roxas) is at the top of the list. Now, we are still undergoing a […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 25) – Steeped in history, Bulacan is proud of its varied contributions to the Philippines. Many are the historical events that occurred within the confines of this province. Bulacan is one of the first provinces to revolt against Spanish rule. As such it was given an honor as one of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippine flag. The province also served as the home of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — With the increasing aggressiveness of China with regard to their territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea, several lawmakers are calling for open-mindedness among Filipinos for the return in operation of US bases in the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine National Railways (PNR), the rail accident that occurred earlier this year was the result of the theft of said rails. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino is going to submit a draft to the Malacañang of an Executive Order for a proposed action plan in response to the possible strong earthquake due to the movement of the West Valley Fault, also known as “the big one” The MMDA will also meet the officials of the 72 barangays in Metro Manila to be its primary partners […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — The environmental group Eco-Waste Coalition conducted protest actions in front of the Bureau of Customs after discovering the importation of container vans from Canada that is full of garbage, saying that the Philippines is not a garbage dump. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is going to appeal the death sentence against a Filipina overseas worker in the United Arab Emirates after said Filipina killed her employer who attempted to rape her. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 25 (Eagle News) — The whole province of Cebu may be placed under a “state of calamity” due to the El Niño. Said move was recommended by the Cebu Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) as many local government units were already placed under said state of calamity. (Cebu, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — Top security and intelligence officials are asking the government to increase the defense budget for an aggressive build-up of the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The Philippines has the lowest defense budget in Asia, despite the increase in military spending. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — House Ad-Hoc Committee Chairman Rufus Rodriguez said that several provisions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) were removed because they gave the impression that a “sub-state” is being established. Included in the revised provisions is the preamble. Also the name of the law has been change from BBL to Basic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
