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MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) will offer free vaccines against cervical cancer. According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, the said department will give said free vaccines to Grade 4 students in 20 poor communities. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
APRIL 22, (Eagle News) — Due to the dry season, 20 billion-peso worth of crops were destroyed in Davao City, causing an increase in the prices of crops. (Davao City, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
The European Union has revoked the warning yellow card issued to the Philippines in June 2014 regarding measures to fight illegal fishing. The EU acknowledges Philippines’ efforts to partner up with us in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Since an official dialogue started, the Philippines embarked on a series of reforms to upgrade its fisheries governance and successfully aligned it to international law. Achievements made by the Philippines include the adoption of a new […]
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero asked the Malacañang to comment about the issue regarding the Chinese reclamation in the West Philippine Sea, saying that it only adds to the tension if it is the head of the armed forces who will comment regarding the situation. Senator Escudero added that said matter is a foreign and diplomatic issue and the Malacañang should act accordingly. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, […]
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Sixto Brillantes is convinced that the COMELEC should not appeal the voided contract between the COMELEC and Smartmatic, adding that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) should be respected, especially in this case, when said decision was unanimous. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — The Seventh Division of the Court of Appeals will handle the complaint for contempt filed by Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Mayor Binay alleged that Trillanes’ accusations of bribery undermines the judicial process of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte assured the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that the Congress will consider the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) when the session of the Congress starts in May despite the issues facing said law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to Cagayan Representative Rufus Rodriguez, The House Ad-Hoc Committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that the Philippine National Police (PNP) will control the police force in the proposed Bangsamoro entity and not the Regional Minister. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
SAN Antonio, Zambales, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Organizers of the Balikatan 2015 defended the scheduled combined amphibious exercises near the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, adding that the San Antonio beach has a large area which makes it a perfect venue for the combined amphibious exercises. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
SAMAR – As part of their continued commitment, the European Union and the Philippines Red Cross will officially hand over 2,000 temporary core shelters to families affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Samar today, 22 April. Another 1,000 families were given shelter repair assistance. In 2013, 22 million people worldwide were displaced by natural disasters – three times as many as war refugees. 4.1 million of them were Filipinos affected by typhoon Yolanda. The number of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Based on the decision of the appeals panel of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) regarding the increase on the water rate with Manila Water and Maynilad allowed to charge one peso per cubic meter. Although Manila Water is content with the decision, Maynilad plans to re-open the issue with the international arbitrator in Singapore. MWSS, on its part plans to go to court to finally lay to rest the […]
MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that he will hinder the budget of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) next year if said government agency will not implement a 30-day moratorium regarding its “no-plate, no travel” policy. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
