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DOH welcome WHO position paper on dengue vaccine, urges public to intensify household measures

MANILA, Aug 4 – The Department of Health (DOH) welcomes World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent statement on dengue vaccine introduction in countries with greater than 50% prevalence among age group targeted for vaccination. This is consistent with DOH introduction in the three regions involving schoolchildren in grade 4 (at least 9 years old) who are enrolled in public schools in Regions III, IV-A, and National Capital Region (NCR). From April to July 2016, more than […]

Palace plans to re-implement ROTC program

QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang expressed its desire to re-implement the mandatory Reserved Officer Training Corps to instill discipline in the Filipino youth. Youth representatives, on the other hand, expressed their agreement regarding the desire to instill discipline in the youth but also expressed the desire to explore alternative programs rather than the re-implementation of the mandatory ROTC program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]

Malacañang ready to include the public in charter change

QUEZON City, Philippines – After the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that four out of ten Filipinos do not agree with federalism, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Malacañang is ready to involve the public in the debate and discussion regarding charter change. Andanar added that it is about time to review the 1987 Constitution especially with 77% of the public not conversant with the issue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

ICYMI: Interview with PNP spokesperson Dionardo Carlos

QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Philippine National Police spokesperson Sr. Supt. Dionardo Carlos cleared that no raid was actually conducted in the compound owned by Mayor Ronaldo Espinosa but a regular police action after the PNP patrol in the area was fired upon from the Espinosa compound. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Twitter introduces “Twitter Barangay Hall”

QUEZON City, Philippines – Social networking service, Twitter, will form the first “Twitter Barangay Hall” for President Rodrigo Duterte. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, the Twitter Barangay Hall will help President Duterte give his announcements to the public. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/2koJFkYyaxw

DOH orders return of dengue express lanes in public hospitals

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Health ordered public hospitals to re-implement dengue express lanes especially in areas with large number of dengue cases. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/DqJdgKk8CMI

Airport police undergoes surprise drug test

QUEZON City, Philippines – Members of the airport police on duty the night of August 2 underwent a surprise drug test as part of the drug-free campaign of the Manila International Airport Authority. Those whose results came back positive will undergo further investigation and confirmatory tests. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Sen. Laila De Lima, sasailalim sa imbestigasyon dahil sa pagkakasangkot sa mga big time drug lord

Eagle News — Sasailalim ngayon sa isang masusing imbestigasyon si Senador Laila de Lima dahil sa pagkakasangkot umano nito sa mga big time drug lord sa Bilibid. Sinabi ni Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre sa isang media conference na paiimbestigahan ang lahat ng opisyal ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ng nagdaang Administrasyon na noon ay pinangunahan ni De Lima. Ayon pa kay Aguirre, nagsagawa na ng imbestigasyon ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) sa mga DOJ Officials […]

Second Manila Conference on the South China Sea, isasagawa ngayong araw

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa araw na ito ay nakatakdang isagawa ang second Manila Conference on the South China Sea. Ito ay may temang “Managing tensions revisiting regional efforts  and fostering cooperation”. Dadaluhan ito ng mga kawani na mula sa iba’t ibang sangay at sektor mapa-pribado man o pang pangpamahalaan. Ang naturang conference ay isasagawa ng dalawang araw na forum. Ilan sa mga nakahandang talakayin ay ang sumusunod; Implications for Regional Security The Application of International […]

President Duterte appoints new MGB chief

QUEZON CITY, Aug. 3 – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) welcomed on August 1, its new director, Mr. Mario Luis J. Jacinto. In his Presidential Directive No. 002, Series of 2016, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte designated Mr.Jacinto as Director of the MGB in a concurrent capacity corollary to his appointment as Undersecretary at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). As MGB Director, Mr. Jacinto shall perform the functions as provided in the Philippine Mining […]

Philippines, rebels want peace talks despite feud over truce

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday his government would pursue peace talks with communist guerrillas despite an initial setback when he withdrew a ceasefire order after the rebels killed a militiaman in an attack. Duterte also announced he would release a top rebel couple, Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, from detention in another move to bolster the resumption of peace negotiations scheduled for Aug. 20-27 in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. “It’s […]

President Duterte to name 27 local officials linked to illegal drugs, says Palace official

MANILA, Aug. 3 – MANILA, Aug. 3 – President Rodrigo Duterte will soon reveal the names of at least 27 local executives who are allegedly involved in illegal drug activities, Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday. ”Until now, talaga nasa kaniya iyong listahan. Pero hindi na po tatagal at ire-report na rin po niya sa publiko (The President has the list and will soon announce it to the public),” Abella said in a television […]