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China stops reclamation activities in West Philippine Sea

AUGUST 6 (Eagle News) — After the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued their condemnation regarding the reclamation activities of China in the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Foreign Minister issued an statement where he alleged that China stopped said reclamation activities. He added that China is hoping for the peaceful resolution of the issue. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Manila to ration water

MANILA, Philippines, August 6 (Eagle News) — Various local governments units in Manila will start rationing water to alleviate the water supply interruption to be conducted by the Maynilad due to their water pipe re-alignment project. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pjvN2QKBc_I

El Niño effects to return in full force

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 6 (Eagle News) — According to climate experts, the full effects of the 2015 El Niño phenomenon will be felt in the coming weeks. Said phenomenon is the most severe seen in decades. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) added that the country will experience dry spells beginning January 2016. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

CA sets oral arguments regarding contempt charges against Trillanes

MAKATI City, Philippines, August 6 (Eagle News) — The Court of Appeals through its 5th Division, issued a resolution setting the date for the oral arguments regarding the contempt charges filed by Mayor Erwin Jejomar “Junjun” Binay Jr., against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino signs law promoting safety of children riding motorcyles

President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed a law promoting the safety of children riding motorcycles on public roads. According to Republic Act (RA) 10666, “It shall (now) be unlawful for any person to drive a two-wheeled motorcycle with a child on board on public roads where there is heavy volume of vehicles, there is a high density of fast-moving vehicles or where a speed limit of more than 60/kph is imposed, unless: “The child […]

Decommissioning does not have to be in BBL, legal team reiterates

MANILA, Aug. 5 (PIA) – Decommissioning need not be included in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, a lawyer of the government peace panel said today. “We have explained many times before that decommissioning as well as the broader normalization process need not be in the BBL,” Atty. Sittie Amirah Pendatun explained in response to Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s statement that one reason for the delay in the submission of his committee report on the Bangsamoro […]

Ruby’ victims receive shelter, livelihood assistance from Canada

MANILA, Aug. 5 (PIA) — Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder recently visited Eastern Samar to monitor projects funded by Canada for those affected by typhoon Ruby (Hagupit), which hit the province last year. Making his first visit to Eastern Samar, Ambassador Reeder led the ceremonial turn-over of more than 60 shelter units to those affected by typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) which hit the province last year. Joining him in the ceremonial turn-over is Dolores […]

Water interruption for Maynilad consumers

METRO Manila, Philippines, August 5 (Eagle News) — The consumers serviced by Maynilad will experience a four-day rotating water interruption due to the re-aligning of water pipes in Tondo, Manila to make way for the government’s flood re-routing project. To see the areas that will be affected by the water interruption, please watch the attached video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada’s check up, postponed

QUEZON City, Philippines, August 5 (Eagle News) — After the Sandiganbayan 5th Division allowed medical leave for Senator Jinggoy Estrada due to humanitarian considerations, the supposed transfer of the said senator to the Cardinal Santos Medical Center did not push through due to the advise of the senator’s doctor. Senator Estrada is currently held at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Central due to plunder charges filed against him. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, […]

Latest survey on optimism affirms President Aquino’s final State of Nation Address, says Palace

AUGUST 5 (PCOO) — A Malacañang official on Tuesday said the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey on personal optimism have affirmed the report of President Benigno S. Aquino III during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week. The second-quarter SWS survey, conducted on June 5 to 8 and released on August 2, showed that more Filipinos are hopeful of a better quality of life and the general economy […]

Saipan in “state of disaster” as typhoon Soudelor makes direct hit

(Eagle News) — Before entering the Philippines, supertyphoon Soudelor passed over Saipan late Sunday night and early Monday, wreaking havoc on the island as its powerful winds ripped off roofs of homes, toppled power poles and its rains flooding roads and establishments, including power plants. The Pacific Daily News reported that typhoon Soudelor made a direct hit on Saipan which has been delared as in a “state of disaster.” Hundreds of Saipan residents are now  in […]