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Federalism possible within three years

QUEZON City, Philippines – Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Rey Umali said that it is possible to implement federalism within three years into the Duterte administration if the necessary amendment is proposed early during the 17th Congress. Federalism is one of the priority measures of the Duterte administration and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte aims to achieve it by 2020. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales,Editing by DYC, Uploaded by […]

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DOH denies reports on privatization of Fabella hospital

QUEZON City, Philippines – Department of Health spokesperson, Dr. Lyndon Lee-Suy, denied allegations that the temporary closure of the Dr. Jose Fabella Hospital in Sta. Cruz, Manila will result in its privatization as well as the lay-off of its employees. The allegations caused a vigil and walk-out of the employees and patients of Fabella in protest. According to Lee-Suy, the temporary closure of the hospital was due to the construction of a new building. (Eagle […]

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Dutch architect unveils 3D printer to make ‘endless’ house

A Dutch architect Wednesday unveiled a unique 3D printer with which he aims to construct a large building “without beginning or end” shaped like an infinite loop. “It’s just like a normal printer,” architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars told AFP as he presented the tool he hopes to use to build what he has dubbed the “Landscape House”. “But instead of putting ink onto paper, we are putting a liquid onto sand which solidifies wherever the liquid […]

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Senator Pimentel, next Senate President

QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Franklin Drilon confirmed that Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, leader of PDP-Laban, will be the next Senate President. Drilon made the announcement after the Liberal Party made an alliance with the group of Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. Drilon said that based on their agreement, Sotto will be the Senate majority floor leader while Drilon will be the Senate President Pro Tempore. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

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MRT 3 needs new employees

QUEZON City, Philippines – Due to the acquisition of new wagons, MRT Line 3 is in need of 30 new employees, especially trained train operators. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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New MRT wagons only run during weekends

QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the management of the Metro Rail Transit Corporation, the new wagons it bought from China would only be operational during weekends. This is because they are still in the process of purchasing the signalling system designed for the new wagons. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Duterte camp defends constitutional dictatorship

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming presidential spokesperson Atty. Salvador Panelo defends the proposed “constitutional dictatorship” of the Duterte camp, saying that there is a need to give additional constitutional powers to the President without the checks and balances from the other branches of the government. The proposed constitutional dictatorship includes the temporary removal of the powers of the Congress as well as prolonging the term of the President. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

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China urges peaceful talks with US regarding West Philippine Sea

QUEZON City, Philippines – China calls for the peaceful resolution of the conflict between itself and the United States of America regarding the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. China also added that what is needed to repair the bilateral relations between itself and the US is the strengthening of mutual trust and confidence. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Editing by DYC, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Thailand first in Asia to eliminate mother-to-baby HIV: WHO

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Thailand has become the first Asian country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, a milestone in the fight against the disease. The announcement is a boost for a generation of Thai health workers who have transformed the nation from one of Asia’s most HIV-ravaged societies to a pin-up for how to effectively tackle the crisis. Describing the elimination as a “remarkable achievement”, the WHO said […]

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