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Palace: China vows to give PHL priority access to its COVID-19 vaccine once developed

(Eagle News)–Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed the Philippines would be a “priority” once China develops a vaccine against COVID-19. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was the assurance given by Xi himself in a phone conversation with President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, June 11. “President Xi reiterated China’s commitment to the international community to make any vaccine it develops a global public good and that as a friendly neighbor, China certainly considers the Philippines as […]

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French city adds info plaques to slave trader street names

BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — As statues of slave traders and colonial figures tumble worldwide in a wave of anger against racism, Bordeaux wants to inform the public with a different tactic. Streets named after slave traders in the southwestern French city, known for its red wine but also one with a colonial past, are getting additional information plaques put up but will not be renamed, a local official said. Protesters against police brutality and racism […]

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PAGASA announces start of rainy season

  (Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau announced on Friday, June 12, the onset of the rainy season. PAGASA issued that statement after it observed scattered rainshowers, monsoon rains, and the entry of tropical depression “Buchoy” in the last five days. It said this has brought “significant amount of rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.” “This satisfies the criteria of the start of the rainy season in the areas affected by […]

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Lapu-Lapu city mayor tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–The Lapu-Lapu City mayor has tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Junard Chan made the revelation himself in a Facebook post in Cebuano. He said he got infected “even if we tried our best to avoid” it. He gave the assurance the delivery of basic services will continue. He said he has been isolated in his home since Tuesday, June 9. Lapu-Lapu was among three cities in Cebu that asked the Inter-Agency Task Force for […]

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Australia set to allow 10,000-strong sporting crowds

  SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Crowds of up 10,000 people will be allowed into Australian sports stadiums from next month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday, as COVID-19 restrictions are further relaxed. The announcement comes a day before New Zealand prepares to welcome back fans at its Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament, which kicks off on Saturday. Morrison said it would only apply to stadiums with a capacity of 40,000 or under, ruling out the likes […]

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North Korea denounces US two years after Singapore summit

  SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea criticized Donald Trump in a stinging denunciation of the United States on Friday, the second anniversary of a landmark summit in Singapore where the US president shook hands with leader Kim Jong Un. It was the latest in a series of vitriolic statements from Pyongyang aimed at both Washington and Seoul, and came a day after the North implicitly threatened to disrupt November’s election if the US […]

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In his Independence Day message, Chief Justice Peralta urges Filipinos to pay tribute to frontliners, the country’s “new heroes”

(Eagle News)–Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta on Friday, June 12, urged Filipinos to pay tribute to the country’s frontliners, whom he called the “new heroes.” “Habang ginugunita natin ang kagitingan ng ating mga bayani na nag-alay ng kanilang karunungan at nagbuwis ng kanilang buhay upang ipaglaban ang ating kalayaan at kasarinlan, nararapat din na bigyan natin ng pagpupugay ang ating mga bagong bayani –ang ating mga frontliners na buong tapang na hinaharap ang banta ng sakit […]

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Brazil virus deaths top 40,000, 1.5m cases in Latin America

  RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Brazil has surpassed 40,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus and 800,000 cases, according to the latest figures from the health ministry on Thursday. The news came as the number of Latin American cases of the virus broke through the 1.5 million barrier, according to a count by AFP based on official figures in the region. Latin America has also reported more than 73,600 deaths. Brazil recorded 1,239 deaths […]

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“Butchoy” expected to intensify into tropical storm in 24 hours

(Eagle News)–“Butchoy” is expected to intensify into a tropical storm in 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said on Friday, June 12. PAGASA made the forecast even as the tropical cyclone wind signal number 1 earlier hoisted over Zambales and parts of Pangasinan have been lifted. According to PAGASA, as of 10 a.m., the center of “Butchoy” was estimated 140 km west northwest of Iba, Zambales or 165 km west of […]

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INC Giving volunteers from the east coast, ‘do good, to those who need it.’

by Adara Pineda Eagle News VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (Eagle News) — The domino effect of COVID-19 continues to take a toll on different aspects of our communities. Throughout the US, more than 36 million Americans are without a job, struggling to make ends meet. While front liners continue to fight the battle saving lives as we race to find a vaccine. Seeing the growing need in their community, INC Giving from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and […]

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Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Yasay passes away

(Eagle News) — Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. has passed away. His wife, Cecile, confirmed the news he had died at 7:26 a.m. due to pneumonia “caused by the recurrence of his cancer, not COVID.” Yasay was 73 years old. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. in a Tweet hailed Yasay, who had recommended him to a post in the United Nations, as someone who “hurt no one and helped everyone he could.” […]

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Zambales, parts of Pangasinan under Signal No. 1 as “Butchoy” maintains strength

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 is hoisted over Zambales and other areas as “Butchoy” maintains its strength while moving over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the tropical cyclone wind signal is also raised over the western portion of Pangasinan, particularly in Bolinao, Anda, Bani, Agno, Alaminos City, Burgos, Dasol, Mabini, Sual, Labrador and Infanta, with the tropical depression estimated  50 km west of Iba, Zambales. The weather disturbance […]

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