Eagle News | Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News

Headlines

Año welcomes ACT petition vs PNP “profiling” of the group’s members

January 17, 2019
Robredo wants SC to junk Marcos’ request for an examination of voting records in three additional provinces

January 17, 2019
Trillanes to take up teaching stint after his term as senator expires in June

January 17, 2019
Comelec to hold mock midterm polls on Saturday, Jan. 19

January 17, 2019
PNP stands by its gathering of info on ACT members; says Sison himself admitted the group was a Communist front

January 17, 2019

National

Año welcomes ACT petition vs PNP “profiling” of the group’s members

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Thursday, Jan. 17, welcomed the Alliance of Concerned Teachers’ filing of a petition seeking to put a stop to the Philippine National Police’s information gathering on its members. In a statement, Año, however, also stood by the police’s intelligence gathering, describing it as routine work. He noted Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison himself admitted ACT was one of the group’s fronts. “The PNP will […]

Robredo wants SC to junk Marcos’ request for an examination of voting records in three additional provinces

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo has asked the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, to junk former Senator Bongbong Marcos’ plea he be allowed to conduct a technical examination of voting records in three other areas. In opposing Marcos’ request to secure alleged evidence of electoral fraud in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and Basilan, Robredo, through her lawyers, noted the three provinces were not included in the scope of the electoral […]

Trillanes to take up teaching stint after his term as senator expires in June

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday, Jan. 17, said he plans to take up a teaching job once his term in the Senate expires in June. According to Trillanes, who has a masters degree in public administration from the University of the Philippines, he might teach public policy and governance in college, and graduate studies. He, however, did not dismiss the possibility of running for a Senate seat in the future anew. […]

Comelec to hold mock midterm polls on Saturday, Jan. 19

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections is slated to hold mock midterm elections on Saturday, Jan. 19, to “test and ensure the security features, accuracy, and functionality” of the automated electoral system. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez made the announcement in a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 17. According to Jimenez, the mock polls will be held in 60 polling places across the country. These include Quezon City, Taguig, Manila, Pasig, Pateros, Valenzuela City, Muntinlupa City, […]

FDA nagbabala ukol sa hindi rehistradong anti-rabies vaccine

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Naglabas ng babala sa publiko ang Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) kasunod ng rekomendasyon ni Health Secretary Francisco Duque III laban sa “verorab,” isang anti-rabies vaccine na maaari umanong maglagay sa panganib sa buhay ng sinumang matuturukan nito. Ang hindi rehistradong gamot na orihinal na gawa ng Sanofi Pasteur, ay wala umanong label ng FDA-licensed Philippine importer at distributor; FDA registration number ; RX symbol; paalala mula sa FDA at wala ring […]

Metro

MMDA, nakiusap sa mga motorista na sumunod sa ipinatutupad na yellow lane sa QC Circle

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Matagal nang ipinatutupad sa bansa ang “stay on your lane policy.” Ayon kay Col. Bong Nebrija, pinuno ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Special Operations Task Force, ang nasabing polisiya ay ang pinaka-simple at pinaka-ligtas na pagbaybay sa kalsada at itinuturo rin ito sa mga kumukuha ng driver’s license. Nabigyang-diin lamang ito dahil sa ginagawang Metro Railway Transit-7 station sa may Elliptical, North Avenue dahil napansin umano nilang nagpapa-ekis-ekis ang mga sasakyan na […]

Valenzuela gov’t: Girl believed to have contracted meningococcemia tests negative for disease

January 17, 2019
One killed in Manila fire

January 17, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

Relief operations sa mga naapektuhan ng bagyo sa Buhi, Camarines Sur, tuluy-tuloy – NDRRMC

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — Bagamat nahihirapan, tuloy pa rin ang buhay para sa mga mamamayan sa Buhi, Camarines Sur na isa rin sa matinding tinamaan ng Bagyong Usman. Ayon kay Buhi Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) Head Carmelita Marquez, ayaw na nilang maulit pa ang landslide na nangyari sa kanilang bayan. Tuluy-tuloy aniya ang relief operations sa mga naapektuhan ng nagdaang bagyo. Dahil dito, naghahanda na at pinagpapaplanuhan nang mabuti ng municipal government […]

Paolo Duterte asks Davao court to cancel bail granted to Trillanes for libel

January 17, 2019
#Pasyalan: Chocolate Hills ng Bohol

January 17, 2019

International

DFA: Another Filipino drowns in New Zealand

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News)—Another Filipino drowned in New Zealand, the second such incident in days, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, Jan. 17. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Wellington said the victim, a 20-year-old, drowned in Whanganui River, 150 kilometers northwest of Wellington on Wednesday, Jan. 16. His body was recovered the day after. According to the DFA, last week, student Kent Espinosa, also drowned. In October, the DFA said another Filipino also drowned […]

Tunnel through an Australian mountain? No problem, says Elon Musk

January 17, 2019

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Australia could become a test ground for another of Elon Musk’s massive infrastructure projects after the maverick billionaire tweeted a “bargain” price to build a tunnel through a mountain to solve Sydney’s traffic woes. Musk in 2017 made a Twitter pitch — and followed through with the offer — to build what was the world’s biggest battery in an Australian state to solve its severe energy crisis. The entrepreneur behind electric […]

Volcano erupts on small Japan island: agency

January 17, 2019

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A volcano erupted on a small island in southern Japan on Thursday, the country’s meteorological agency said, spewing ash and smoke into the air over the sparsely-inhabited area. Public broadcaster NHK said there were no reports of injuries or damage yet from the eruption of the volcano on Kuchinoerabu island in the far south of Japan. The agency said the eruption occurred at 9:19am local time (0019GMT), shortly after it issued […]

17 Filipino seafarers rescued from burning ship off Nova Scotia now in Halifax

January 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — All 17 Filipino seafarers who were rescued from a burning ship off Nova Scotia have arrived safely in Halifax, the Philippine Embassy in Canada reported. In a Facebook post, Halifax vice consul Elizabeth Eustaquio-Domondon said the seafarers were “in high spirits” and were being assisted by their fleet manager in their return to the Philippines. She said members of the Filipino community have also met with the seafarers and provided them with food and […]

Technology

Facebook to tighten political ad rules for 2019 elections

January 17, 2019

PARIS, France (AFP) — Facebook said Tuesday it will tighten rules for political ads in countries with elections scheduled in the first half of the year, building on transparency efforts already underway in the United States, Britain and Brazil after a series of scandals. “As we prepare for major elections around the world this year, we’re continuing our focus on preventing foreign interference and giving people more information about the ads they see across our platforms,” […]

YouTube clarifies rules on pranks as risky memes rage

January 16, 2019
Cottoning on: Chinese seed sprouts on moon

January 15, 2019

Sports

Sharapova claims underdog status against Wozniacki

January 17, 2019

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Maria Sharapova has declared herself the underdog in her blockbuster third round clash with Australian Open defending champion Caroline Wozniacki, despite having five Grand Slam titles to the Dane’s one. Sharapova has struggled since returning from a drugs ban in 2017 and is seeded 30th at the tournament, while Wozniacki is third seed after claiming her maiden major at Melbourne Park last year. But the 31-year-old Russian has been in sizzling […]

James misses Lakers road trip, to return to practice next week

January 17, 2019
Warriors score record 51 points in 1st quarter in win over Nuggets

January 16, 2019

Business

India gives Volkswagen 24 hours to pay Dieselgate fine

January 17, 2019

NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — India’s environmental court Thursday threatened Volkswagen executives with arrest and gave the German automaker a day to pay $14 million for violating pollution norms by fudging emission tests. The “Dieselgate” scandal, which saw VW cheat emissions tests on millions of diesel vehicles, has already cost the firm over $30 billion in fines, recalls and compensation worldwide. India’s National Green Tribunal ruled in November VW must deposit a fine of 1.7 […]

Asian markets mixed as Huawei report offsets US earnings

January 17, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets were mixed Thursday as renewed concerns about China-US tensions overshadowed a positive lead from Wall Street following a better-than-expected round of corporate earnings. The pound extended gains against the dollar after Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote as she prepares to draw up new proposals to leave the European Union that is palatable to a majority of MPs. After a tumultuous December, global equities have enjoyed […]

Entertainment

Immigration intel unit wants actor Tony Labrusca deported

January 16, 2019

(Eagle News) — The intelligence division of the Bureau of Immigration is seeking the deportation of actor Tony Labrusca. BI Deputy Commissioner Tobias Javier said the BI’s intel unit recommendation to file a deportation case against Labrusca was for working without a permit. The recommendation also came after Labrusca was seen shouting at an immigration officer at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The officer had allowed Labrusca to stay in the country for only one […]

Razorback drummer dies in apparent suicide

January 16, 2019

(Eagle News) — The drummer of Filipino rock band Razorback died in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Brian Velasco took a Facebook video of himself as he plunged to his death from a condominium in Malate, Manila, at 9:45 a.m. “Here I go,” he said on the video, which has since been taken down by Facebook. The police have said his family has asked for privacy. Velasco, a drum instructor at RJ Guitar Center, […]

Miss Universe Jamaica 2014 finalist Zandrea Bailey passes away due to lupus

January 16, 2019

(Eagle News) — Miss Universe Jamaica 2014 finalist Zandrea Bailey has died after battling lupus for years. Bailey, who had been diagnosed with the condition in 2012, passed away in a hospital in New York, where she had been staying. She was 29 years old. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, lupus is a “chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs).” In lupus, the foundation said the […]

Headlines

DFA: Another Filipino drowns in New Zealand

Tunnel through an Australian mountain? No problem, says Elon Musk

China’s moon cotton experiment ends in freezing lunar night

Brazil museum holds first exhibition since fire