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Deadly trend: Fatal vehicle-ramming attacks in Europe that shocked the world

August 18, 2017
DOJ grants Comelec chair Bautista’s wife “provisional admission” to Witness Protection Program

August 18, 2017
Dep’t of Agriculture confirms bird flu cases in two Nueva Ecija towns

August 18, 2017
PHL condemns deadly Barcelona van attack

August 18, 2017
Two Filipinos injured in deadly Barcelona van attack, says PHL consul

August 18, 2017

National

Aguirre laughs off Trillanes allegation that DOJ setting stage to absolve Kenneth Dong

August 18, 2017

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre laughed off the allegation of Senator Antonio Trillanes that he is laying down the scenario that will absolve controversial trader Kenneth Dong from charges involving the entry of Php 6.4 billion worth of illegal drugs from China. Trillanes on Thursday, August 17 said, “Secretary Aguirre is setting the stage to absolve Paolo Duterte’s good friend/partner, Kenneth Dong, in this P6-billion shabu controversy.” Aguirre’s response to […]

Duterte wants to investigate CHR for “conspiracy,” but CHR claims it is just doing its job

August 18, 2017

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Fed up with the continuous defense of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the rights of criminals, President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants to place the human rights advocates under investigation. “One of these days, kayong Human Rights, kayo ang imbestigahin ko. Totoo. Conspiracy,” the President said during a speech at the 19th anniversary of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption in Malacañang on Wednesday, August 16. He also […]

DOJ grants Comelec chair Bautista’s wife “provisional admission” to Witness Protection Program

August 18, 2017

(Eagle News) — The wife of Commission on Elections Chair Andres Bautista has been given “provisional admission” to the Witness Protection Program. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre said he signed Patricia Bautista’s certificate for such on Friday, after she “freely and voluntarily” sought to be included in the WPP in the morning. The female Bautista had said her husband, from whom she has been estranged, could have amassed over P1 billion worth of ill-gotten wealth. She […]

Muntinlupa court defers Senator De Lima’s arraignment in drug case

August 18, 2017

(Eagle News) — A Muntinlupa court has postponed the arraignment of Senator Leila de Lima slated on Friday. Judge Amelia Fabros-Corpuz of Branch 205 moved the date of her arraignment in the conspiracy to commit illegal drug trading case to Sept. 15 instead. The arraignment is in connection with the proliferation of illegal drugs in the New Bilibid Prison when she was justice secretary. De Lima faces two other drug cases before Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court […]

What to do in case of a nuclear attack?

August 18, 2017

QUEZON City, Philippines – The North Korean government announced on August 10 its plan to fire four Hwasong-12 missiles at Guam, a major United States military hub. The Hwasong-12 is an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a radius of 3,700 kilometers. It can be fired from mobile launchers at a very high angle. North Korea’s threat also scared many neighboring countries, including those in Asia. If that happens, are we prepared? What are the steps we […]

Metro

Caloocan PCP 7 commander, 3 of his men relieved over killing of student in drug op

August 18, 2017

(Eagle News) — The policemen who took part in an anti-drug operation that saw a minor killed on Wednesday night and their superior have been relieved from their posts. National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Oscar Albayalde said in a radio interview on Friday that the three policemen behind the operation in Barangay 160 that saw Kian Loyd Delos Santos, 17, killed have been ordered to report to the Regional Police Holding Administrative Unit. […]

Pagbebenta at pamimigay ng paputok sa mga bata, bawal na sa Quezon City

August 18, 2017
At least 26 killed in “one-time big-time ops” in Manila

August 17, 2017

Agila Pilipinas

PNP Pampanga to arrest those who will smuggle poultry products out of quarantine zone

August 18, 2017

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police Region III Office will arrest individuals who will attempt to smuggle poultry products out of the 1-kilometer quarantine zone in Pampanga affected by avian flu. According to PNP Region III Director Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino, the PNP had already established checkpoints in cooperation with the Bureau of Animal Industry in order to control the egress of poultry products in the 1-km quarantine zone.

Dating vice mayor ng San Nicolas, Pangasinan, arestado

August 17, 2017
400 sundalo, ipapadala sa Pampanga para tumulong sa pagpatay ng mga manok na apektado ng bird flu

August 17, 2017

ASEAN IN FOCUS

Old communist rebels confident “revolution” to continue with new gen recruits

August 17, 2017

by Cecil Morella Agence France Presse A kerosene lamp flickers beside a Macbook in a jungle camp as ageing Philippine communist leader Jaime Padilla plots the next step in one of Asia’s oldest insurgencies with a new generation of fighters. Fuelled by one of the world’s starkest rich-poor divides, a Maoist rebellion that began months before the first human landed on the moon plods on even though the country now boasts one of the […]

China still building South China Sea islands: think-tank

August 12, 2017
PHL and Russia to speed up negotiations to boost campaign against terrorism and criminality

August 11, 2017

ASEAN Perspectives

PHL is one of the best-performing economies in Asia; overtakes Vietnam, Indonesia — NEDA

August 18, 2017

Statement of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief and Socio Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia: “With our country growing at 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2017, I am pleased to inform you that we remain as one of the best-performing economies in Asia. We are well on track to meeting our full-year target growth of 6.5 to 7.5 percent. We have overtaken Vietnam’s 6.2 percent growth and Indonesia’s 5.0 percent […]

Analysis: Can US stop a N. Korea missile strike?

August 14, 2017
Is China being left behind in US-N.Korea sparring?

August 11, 2017

International

Spain suspects planned bigger attack, say police

August 19, 2017

by Daniel Bosque with Laurence Boutreux in Cambrils Agence France Presse BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) — Suspects in Spain’s deadly twin terror attacks were preparing an even bigger assault that was foiled as events unfolded, police said Friday as the death toll rose to 14 with over 100 injured. Officers also said the driver of the white van which mowed down tourists in the packed centre of Barcelona Thursday evening may have been among suspects […]

Finnish police looking for other ‘possible suspects’ after stabbing spree

August 18, 2017

HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) — Finnish police said they were looking for more suspects after arresting a man on suspicion of stabbing several people in the southwestern city of Turku. “Police are looking for other possible perpetrators of the crime in Turku,” security forces wrote on Twitter. “They ask the population to leave and avoid central Turku.” The suspect’s motive was as yet unknown, as was the number of victims.

Several stabbed in Finnish city; suspect shot, arrested: police

August 18, 2017

HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) — Several people were stabbed in the southwestern Finnish city of Turku on Friday, police said after shooting and arresting a suspect. “Police shot the suspected perpetrator in the legs,” police wrote on Twitter. “The person has been arrested. We recommend that people avoid central Turku.” Police did not confirm the number of victims. Public television station Yle reported that central Turku was on lockdown, with witnesses saying they had seen bodies […]

Deadly trend: Fatal vehicle-ramming attacks in Europe that shocked the world

August 18, 2017

(Eagle News) — Since July 2016, Europe has seen a deadly trend of attacks where “terrorists” used vehicles to kill and harm innocent people – bystanders, tourists, pedestrians, including teenagers and children. The places they targeted were busy and popular streets, tourist spots, markets or just about any place where there were many pedestrians. The deadly vehicle-ramming attacks hit popular and highly developed European cities which people would normally think were safe and well-secured. […]

Technology

Freediver creates underwater wingsuit

August 18, 2017

Monaco-born freediver Pierre Frolla creates an underwater wingsuit that allows users to glide through the water with minimal movement of the arms and legs. He hopes the discretion provided by his new technology will allow divers to get closer to marine life and increase awareness of the fragility of the world’s oceans. (AFP Video)

America’s total eclipse a ‘once in a lifetime event’ – NASA scientist

August 17, 2017
300x faster WiFi promised by light ray technique

August 15, 2017

Sports

Chinese fans tell ‘Homesick Boy’ Tevez to stay away

August 18, 2017

SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Chinese football fans and media are urging under-performing Carlos Tevez not to return from a trip to Argentina, nicknaming him “Very Homesick Boy,” as speculation swirls that he wants out of China. The 33-year-old Argentine former international has been a flop since moving this year to Shanghai Shenhua on a fat salary, scoring only twice, missing half the games through injury and having his commitment repeatedly questioned by fans. Tevez, who has previously suggested […]

Boxing: Mayweather unfazed by ‘dirty’ McGregor

August 18, 2017
NBA: Durant says will boycott White House, slams Trump

August 18, 2017

Business

Wal-Mart profits fall as it ramps investment to fight Amazon

August 18, 2017

by John Biers Agence France-Presse Walmart updated investors Thursday on its latest new gadgets and time-saving pickup options to lure shoppers to stores and away from arch-rival Amazon. The good news? The company’s array of investments in e-commerce, store beautification, low prices and higher employee pay are indeed driving up store traffic. The bad news? Profits are down. Walmart US, the biggest division at Wal-Mart Stores, scored a 1.8 percent rise in comparable sales in […]

US stocks tumble on Trump woes, Spain attack

August 18, 2017

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US stocks fell sharply on Thursday as a deadly attack in Spain added to existing unease over President Donald Trump’s agenda amid the latest controversy and the split with business leaders. Wall Street stocks were in the red all session, initially due to anxiety over rumors White House economic adviser Gary Cohn would resign due to unhappiness over Trump’s response to a violent rally by racist groups over the […]

Philippine economy surges

August 17, 2017

The Philippine economy grew by 6.5 percent in the three months to June, likely one of the fastest in Asia, the government said Thursday. “I am pleased to inform you that we remain as one of the best-performing economies in Asia,” Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said in a speech to announce gross domestic product growth for the second quarter. “We are well on track to meeting our full-year target growth of 6.5-7.5 percent,” he […]

Entertainment

‘Tagu-taguan Nasaan ang Buwan’ ng PETA, hango sa mga dating children’s musical

August 18, 2017

“Ngo ang Dagang Patay” ng taong 1988, “Blub-blub” ng taong 1991, ang “Tiririt ng Ibong Adarna” ng taong 1994, “Ismail at Isabel” ng taong 2009, “Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang” ng taong 2005 at “Batang Rizal” ng taong 2007. Dito hango ang bagong handog na musical ng Philippine Educational Theater Association o PETA. Ang “Tagu-Taguan Nasaan ang Buwan” ay inilabas ng PETA para na rin sa pagdiriwang ng ika-limampung anibersaryo ng teyatro. Sa musical na […]

Tyler to sing ‘Total Eclipse’ hit for rare solar event

August 18, 2017

MIAMI, United States (AFP) — It’s a pop culture moment for the ages: crooner Bonnie Tyler will sing her mega-hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” — on a cruise ship — before an actual total eclipse of the sun. “It’s perfect,” proclaimed a headline on BuzzFeed. The 66-year-old British singer will perform her iconic 1983 power ballad on the Royal Caribbean ship Oasis of the Seas prior to Monday’s eclipse, which will be visible across […]

‘Star Wars’ Obi Wan spin-off in the works: US media

August 18, 2017

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks to direct a “Star Wars” spin-off about Jedi master Obi Wan Kenobi, United States media reported on Thursday. There is no script yet and no actor lined up to play the bearded warrior and sage made famous by the late Alec Guinness in the original series of films. Ewan McGregor, who played Kenobi in the much-maligned prequel series, will be an early […]

Headlines

Spain suspects planned bigger attack, say police

Finnish police looking for other ‘possible suspects’ after stabbing spree

Freediver creates underwater wingsuit

Sea of clouds turns central China’s forest park into fairyland