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Palace to critics of driver-only vehicle ban on Edsa during rush hours: “Let’s give it a chance”

August 16, 2018
Calida, kin urge SC to stop Trillanes’ probe into security agency

August 16, 2018
Sara Duterte, Freddie Aguilar, Robin Padilla among PDP-Laban’s possible senatorial bets for 2019

August 16, 2018
Palace says Duterte might step down if Marcos wins electoral protest vs Robredo

August 16, 2018
Palace rebukes Trillanes over call Duterte, his family undergo a drug test

August 16, 2018

National

Calida, kin urge SC to stop Trillanes’ probe into security agency

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) — Solicitor General Jose Calida and his family have asked the Supreme Court to stop Senator Antonio Trillanes IV from conducting his own probe into their security agency’s contracts with the government. In seeking a temporary restraining order or a permanent injunction on the inquiry which starts on Aug. 16, Calida, his wife Milagros and children Josef, Michelle, and Mark Jorel said such a probe into Vigilant Investigative and Security Agency’s contracts will result in […]

Sara Duterte, Freddie Aguilar, Robin Padilla among PDP-Laban’s possible senatorial bets for 2019

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) –The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan revealed on Thursday, Aug. 16, the names of personalities who may comprise its senatorial slate in the 2019 elections. Among those included in the letter submitted by PDP-Laban President Koko Pimentel for President Rodrigo Duterte’s comment were the senator’s own name, and “friends of the party” Davao Mayor Sara Duterte and actor Robin Padilla. Duterte is PDP-Laban chair. Pimentel also recommended as possible senatorial bets PDP-Laban members […]

Palace says Duterte might step down if Marcos wins electoral protest vs Robredo

August 16, 2018

Then Duterte resignation will “never happen,” VP lawyer counters (Eagle News) — If former Senator Bongbong Marcos wins his electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo, President Rodrigo Duterte might step down, the Palace said on Thursday, Aug. 16. According to Roque, Duterte “has said that he thinks Senator Bongbong is one of the better qualified leader(s) to succeed him..” Duterte, who said he was “tired” in a previous speech, also vouched for Senator Chiz Escudero, […]

Palace rebukes Trillanes over call Duterte, his family undergo a drug test

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Aug. 16, rebuked Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after he dared President Rodrigo Duterte and his family to undergo a drug test. “Ang Presidente po ay halal ng bayan. Kung gusto pong magpa-drug test ni Presidente gagawin niya pero hindi po para utusan siya ng kahit sino,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Trillanes made the comment after he tested negative for illegal drug use, based on results of a […]

PHIVOLCS pinawi ang pangamba ng tsunami matapos ang magnitude 6.5 na lindol sa Alaska

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) — Pinawi ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ang pangamba ng publiko na posibleng magdulot ng tsunami sa baybayin ng Pilipinas. Ito ay matapos ang malakas na lindol na tumama sa Alaska. Ayon sa PHIVOLCS, ang lindol na may lakas na magnitude 6.5 ay tumama sa Andrean Islands at Aleutian Islands sa Alaska, alas 5:57 ng umaga ng Huwebes, Agosto 16, oras dito sa Pilipinas. Unang itinala ng US Geological Survey […]

Metro

Palace to critics of driver-only vehicle ban on Edsa during rush hours: “Let’s give it a chance”

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) — “Let’s give it a chance.” This was the message of the Palace to critics of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s driver-only vehicle ban on Edsa during rush hours. “Lahat naman po ine-explore natin para magkaroon ng solusyon dito sa problema ng traffic,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press conference on Thursday, Aug. 16. According to Roque, the ban was “implemented….sa maraming parte ng daigdig..” “Hindi naman sila nagrereklamo ng discrimination. Talagang […]

PNP participates in nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill

August 16, 2018
Rookie cop nabbed in buy-bust operation in Taguig

August 16, 2018

Agila Pilipinas

Police arrests high value target in Dumaguete City; Php 23M worth of shabu seized

August 16, 2018

(Eagle News) — A high value target who is also in the drug watch list of the Philippine National Police-Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office was arrested in a joint drug buy bust operation in Dumaguete City on Thursday, August 16. The arrested suspect was identified as Janmark Abadilla alias “Biboy” of Barangay Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City. Recovered from the anti-drug operations were two kilograms of methamphetamine also known as shabu worth of P23 million, a weighing […]

Aug. 20 declared a non-working day in Lucena, Quezon

August 16, 2018
7 NPA members killed in Antique encounter

August 15, 2018

International

US newspapers hit back at Trump, defend free press

August 16, 2018

by Rob Lever Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US newspapers big and small hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on the news media, launching a coordinated campaign of editorials stressing the importance of a free press. Leading the charge was The Boston Globe, which had issued an appeal for this drive — accompanied by the hashtag #EnemyofNone — that has been joined by more than 200 newspapers around the country. […]

Cambodia ruling party shrugs off ‘useless’ US visa sanctions

August 16, 2018

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AFP) — US travel sanctions targeting Cambodian officials are “useless”, a ruling party spokesman said Thursday, as the kingdom shrugs off international criticism of a one-sided election win. The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) led by strongman Hun Sen won all 125 seats in parliament during last month’s poll. The main opposition did not contest the vote after a court dissolved the party, clearing the way for a landslide victory for the CPP. […]

Malaysia court rules N. Korea assassination trial can proceed

August 16, 2018

by M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AFP) — A Malaysian court ruled Thursday the murder trial of two women accused of assassinating the half-brother of North Korea’s leader can proceed — in a blow to their families who insist the pair were tricked into carrying out the dramatic hit. After hearing prosecutors’ case, Judge Azmi Ariffin said there was sufficient evidence to support a murder charge against Siti Aisyah from Indonesia and Doan […]

Canada’s westernmost province declares wildfires emergency

August 16, 2018

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — British Columbia declared a province-wide state of emergency Wednesday as Canada’s military joined firefighters in trying to douse 556 wildfires burning across the craggy region. The province’s public safety minister, Mike Farnworth, said the measure — which allows for officials to take “every action necessary” to protect the public — would be in effect for 14 days. It is only the second time in more than a decade that it has […]

Technology

Drones fly to rescue of Amazon wildlife

August 16, 2018

by Mauro Pimentel Agence France-Presse A hoarse sound abruptly wakes visitors staying at a floating house that serves as a base for environmentalists on the Jaraua river in the Amazon rainforest. During flood season, the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve — located 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the Amazonas state capital Manaus — fills with water. For researchers from the Mamiraua Institute and WWF-Brazil, that means their nearest neighbor is a caiman they call Dominique. It […]

SpaceX vows manned flight to space station is on track

August 14, 2018
NASA launches historic probe to ‘touch Sun’

August 12, 2018

Sports

No pain, no strain: Korean football, the Son Heung-min way

August 16, 2018

by Sunghee Hwang Agence France-Presse CHUNCHEON, South Korea | AFP As Son Heung-min’s career takes off in England, his legacy is already taking shape in South Korea — at an innovative academy where ball control is king and shooting is frowned upon. The SON Football Academy in Son’s native Chuncheon, run by his father Son Woong-jung, takes an unusual approach for South Korea where typically, training is strenuous and young players practise for up to eight […]

PHL opens Asiad stint with dominant win over Kazakhstan

August 16, 2018
U.S. central girls, boys teams shine at inaugural Junior NBA World Championships

August 16, 2018

Business

Lenovo posts first-quarter profit as recovery continues

August 16, 2018

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Chinese technology giant Lenovo Thursday recorded a sharp rise in first quarter net profit as the company’s turnaround gathered pace. The PC maker posted a $77 million net profit in the quarter to June 30 — up from a $72 million loss in the same period last year. “The Group remains confident in its core PC business, and aims to grow … without compromising on profitability,” chairman Yang Yuanqing said […]

Australia telecom giant Telstra flags tough times as profit slides

August 16, 2018

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia’s dominant telecommunications company Telstra Thursday warned of “enormous challenges” ahead as it posted an 8.9 percent slump in annual profit. Its net result in the year to June 30 fell to Aus$3.52 billion (US$2.54 billion), while revenue was flat at Aus$26 billion. Chief executive Andy Penn said intense competition for mobile customers and increased customer expectations were having an impact on business. “Companies are defined by how they respond in […]

‘Open for Business’ to tackle financial inclusion with CitySavings CEO on Aug. 18

August 15, 2018

Open for Business, the online business program of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be tackling the topic “Financial Inclusion” on its August 18 episode that will showcase the insights of Mr. Catalino S. Abacan, President and CEO of CitySavings. Open for Business focuses on business, financial and economic news and headlines in the Philippines and in key markets around the world. It also highlights the insights of CEOs and key industry leaders in the fields […]

Entertainment

Podcasts take growing role in shifting media landscape

August 15, 2018

by Thomas URBAIN Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — As radio fades in the new world of digital media, podcasting has become hot. In less than 15 years, on-demand podcasts have become a key part of the media landscape that is luring advertisers to a market that is worth tens of millions of dollars and growing. According to Edison Research, 124 million Americans listen to audio podcasts including 73 million on a monthly […]

‘The Meg’ takes $45m bite out of N.America box office

August 14, 2018

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The North American box office was under attack from shark thriller “The Meg” over the weekend, industry data showed Monday, as it more than doubled the earnings of its closest competitor to claim top spot. The Warner Bros. adaptation of Steve Alten’s “Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror” (1997) took $45.4 million in its first weekend in theaters, as viewers rushed to see Jason Statham as a rescue diver […]

EBC Films’ “Guerrero” holds first int’l screening in Tel Aviv, Israel

August 13, 2018

(Eagle News) — Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) Films’ award winning film GUERRERO, made its first stop of its international tour in Tel Aviv, Israel last 4 August 2018. This first screening leg of Guerrero gathered a huge crowd of Filipino and Israeli nationals in Azrieli Mall Rooftop Cinema. Guerrero will also be shown in Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand as part of its Asian leg. The film will have its […]

Headlines

US newspapers hit back at Trump, defend free press

Cambodia ruling party shrugs off ‘useless’ US visa sanctions

Drones fly to rescue of Amazon wildlife

‘Devastating’ dolphin loss in Florida red tide disaster