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More provinces to experience dry spell

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — As the El Niño phenomenon continues to gather strength, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services and Administration (PAGASA) identified 50 more provinces that will experience a dry spell from August to December. To find out if your province is included in the list, check out the video. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7xvbh5H5rjw

Filipino athletes ready for SEAG

MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Filipino athletes that will participate in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Singapore are more than ready to give honor to the country. As such, the allowance of said athletes were raised from $300 to $500. The Philippine delegation is composed of 464 athletes and 150 sports officials. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xWluFwuncok

COMELEC mulls over hybrid polls for 2016

MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — As the 2016 presidential election nears, the Commission on Election (COMELEC) contemplates the recommended hybrid election which combines automated and manual systems of elections. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

US and Philippine Coast Guard undergo joint training

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – In the face of the rising tensions at the West Philippine Sea, the United States and Philippine Coast Guard underwent a two-week joint training on maritime security. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

President Aquino defends K-12 program

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – President Aquino defended the flagship education program of his administration, the K-12 program, saying that the government is well-prepared to implement said program. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) http://youtu.be/RLXpj0m_BBU

Manila Police District, ready for school opening

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Manila Police District is ready for the opening of classes on June 1, with 500 new police assigned on different outposts in Manila to serve as an augmentation in giving security to schools. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) http://youtu.be/tyQO_7hpDLY

PNP launches Project Safe Kam

PASAY City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police launched its Project Safe Kam by installing 32 closed-circuit TV cameras in Pasay City as part of its intensification of its fight against crime. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) http://youtu.be/RTvrVopNym4

MMDA starts earthquake drill

MARIKINA City, Philippiunes (Eagle News) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority starts its metro-wide earthquake drill at Barangay Tumana in Marikina wherein the said government agency brought an earthquake simulator demonstrate to the residents the various effects of a strong earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Heat wave to last till August

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the PAGASA, the country will continue to experience hot weather until August as the El Niño phenomenon continues to affect the country, causing damages to at least eight provinces. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) http://youtu.be/iIeRnJGVZ58

Alleged Duterte campaign ad goes viral

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – An alleged campaign ad of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte leaked and went viral in social media sites . Duterte maintains that he is not going to run for the presidency or any other national position. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

Congress approves proposed resettlement areas for informal settlers

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The House of Representatives approved in its third reading the proposed law which states that informal settlers should be relocated in resettlement areas which are within the jurisdiction of the local government unit that relocated them. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Department of Health, more than 200 Filipinos die each day due to smoking-related diseases. Which is why it is important to commemorate the World No Tobacco Day on May 31 as not only direct smokers are affected by said diseases but also non-smokers due to second-hand smoking. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin) http://youtu.be/L4dHap28e_o