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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The number of measles cases in the United States this year has reached 1,001, health officials said Wednesday, as they vowed to stop the spread of misinformation about vaccines. The announcement comes days after authorities declared the US was in danger of losing its “elimination status” on the contagious respiratory disease if the current outbreaks continue. “The 1,000th case of a preventable disease like measles is a troubling reminder […]
BARCELONA, Spain — Promoting unity through sportsmanship, the first ever Unity Games in Spain for this this year was recently held by members of the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo), a religious organization with membership in over 150 countries. The Unity Games, which included different sports activities, was held in Barcelona. Participants came from different parts of Spain such as Marbella, Fuengirola, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Sevilla, Las Palmas, Tenerife, Argeniguin, Ibiza, Mallorca, Bilbao, Madrid […]
by Rob Lever Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — YouTube announced Wednesday it would ban videos promoting or glorifying racism and discrimination as well as those denying well-documented violent events, like the Holocaust or the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting. The announcement by the Google-owned video-sharing platform was the latest of a series of tech industry moves to filter out hateful and violent content, which have spurred calls for tougher regulation. “YouTube […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea approved $8 million in humanitarian aid for the impoverished North on Wednesday, authorities said, with negotiations over Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal deadlocked and inter-Korean relations at a standstill. It will be the first such aid Seoul has provided Pyongyang since 2015 and follows the North’s lowest recorded harvest for a decade, according to the United Nations. The donation — to be made through the UN — comes as […]
(Eagle News)–Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, June 5, lauded what he said were the accomplishments of the minority bloc in the 17th Congress despite the “hardships” as members of the opposition. In a statement, Drilon cited his Philippine Identification System Act of Drilon, Francis Pangilinan’s Sagip Saka Act, Bam Aquino’s Free Tuition Act, Risa Hontiveros’ Mental Health Act, detained Senator Leila de Lima’s institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and Senator Antonio […]
(Eagle News)—-Senator Nancy Binay has offered Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who spearheaded a Senate probe into the alleged overpricing of a University of Makati building, a teaching job at the university. According to Senator Panfilo Lacson, Binay, daughter of Jejomar Binay, Trillanes’ rival, also offered the outgoing senator free hospitalization at the Ospital ng Makati, “with 24-hour free parking at the Makati parking lot, plus free admission to the Ospital ng Makati and free burial […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon on Wednesday, June 5. In its 12:58 p.m. advisory, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya within the next 2 hours. The weather bureau advised the public to “take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards.” “Residents of mountain slopes are advised of possible […]
(Eagle News)—At least three senators called for peace and understanding as Muslim Filipinos celebrate the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri hailed the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, urging Filipinos to “join hands as a nation” to realize its “lofty promise.” “May we all continue to sustain the gains of this lasting peace for all Filipinos,” Zubiri said. Senator Leila de Lima, for her […]
(Eagle News)–En estas fotos se ven los fans de dos equipos ingleses, Tottenham y Liverpool, marchando hacia el Estadio Wanda Metropolitano en Madrid donde tuvo lugar la final de la Champions 2019. Al final el Liverpool se impuso ante su rival, por 2 a 0, proclamándose campeón de Europa. Egie Asis
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 5, urged all Muslim Filipinos to remain as the government’s partner in “promoting peace and understanding among Filipinos from all walks of life.” The President issued the statement as Muslim Filipinos marked Eid’l Fitr, the end of their month-long fasting or Ramadan. The President also urged Muslim Filipinos to “take this as an opportunity to deepen your role as instruments of love, sacrifice, respect and selfless service..” “May […]
Moira Encina Eagle News Service Pinasinayaan ng University of the Philippines Manila ang bagong drug research laboratory nito na makakatulong sa gobyerno sa laban kontra iligal na droga sa bansa. Ang UP Drugs Abuse Research Laboratory o UP DARL, na pinondohan ng Commission on Higher Education, ay mayroon diumanong state-of-the-art technology para matukoy ang mga tinatawag na “designer drugs” o mga synthetic o laboratory-made drugs na hindi pa tukoy ng mga otoridad. Ayon kay CHEd […]
The Democrat-dominated House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday that would create a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including more than 20,000 Filipino illegal migrants in the United States. The bill, however, faces dubious Senate chances. The White House has warned President Donald Trump would veto the legislation if it reaches his desk as is, and the Republicans who control the Senate are unlikely to pass the measure. The […]
