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MAY 6 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday (May 6) left for a working visit to Chicago, the United States, and a state visit to Canada from May 6 to 9. In his pre-departure speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, the President said this trip aims to promote a more open and stronger trade relations between the Philippines and the US and Canada. “Kukunin natin ang pagkakataong ito, […]
MAY 6 (Reuters) — Floyd Mayweather added another wrinkle to the fallout of his fight against Manny Pacquiao by saying he would be open to a rematch after the Filipino southpaw recovers from shoulder surgery, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday (May 05). Mayweather has one fight remaining on his Showtime contract and has repeatedly said he intends to retire after a bout fight in September, although after Saturday’s fight he told reporters that […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 5 (Eagle News) — Despite the allegations made by her mother, Mary Jane Veloso extended her gratitude towards President Benigno S. Aquino III after the postponement of her death sentence. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 5 — Manny Pacquiao’s team announced their belief that there was a conspiracy between the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and Floyd Mayweather, Jr to ensure the victory of the latter. Pacquiao cited such incidents such as not allowing Pacquiao to have pain killer injections while allowing the same for Mayweather as well as not allowing Pacquiao’s handlers to bring his sports drinks and multi-vitamins to his locker room. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News […]
QUEZON City, Philippines, May 5 (Eagle News) — Valenzuela Congressman Sherwin Gatchalian proposed a bill that aims to return the mandatory Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) which can provide additional manpower in times of calamity like the earthquake that hit Nepal. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, May 5 (Eagle News) — The Senate Committee on Local Government received the report of the Citizens’ Peace Council regarding the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as it continued its deliberation over said proposed law, particularly, questions regarding its constitutionality. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 5 — “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao postponed his flight home this week as his doctors advised him to undergo surgery for his right shoulder after his MRI scan. (Las Vegas, Nevada) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 5 — The prime minister of Nepal asked the international community for support for reconstruction after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the said nation. Said support is needed for the rebuilding of infrastructure and business establishments. Nepal is considered as one of the poorest countries in the world. The death toll of said earthquake has reached more than 7,000. (Kathmandu, Nepal)
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — In observation of the National Heritage Month, the National Museum opened its doors to the public, offering free tour by waiving its usual 150 peso entrance fee. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 5 (Eagle News) — According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the province of Kalinga as well as the Mountain Province will experience an 11-hour power interruption. (Mountain Province, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MAY 5 (Eagle News) — According to the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), it is the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who is responsible for the death of terrorist Abdul Basit Usman. According to sources, Usman was killed while listening to the radio coverage of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. According to the MNLF, MILF killed Usman to make amends with the Philippine government regarding the Mamasapano clash. (Maguindanao, Philippines) (Eagle News Service […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — According to the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS), 11.4 million Filipino families consider themselves poor, lower compared by a single point compared to the last quarter of 2014. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
