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(Eagle News) – E-sports events made their historic debut at the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, December 5, at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila. There are six medals to be contested in the events which should all conform to the standards of the International Olympic Committee that the selected games should not “should not promote the culture of violence and gambling.” The games are under three categories: PC, console, […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Dec. 6, questioned the results of a Social Weather Stations survey that said a majority of Filipinos were worried about the rising number of Chinese workers in the country. “It is a matter of research methodology. We note that the survey question has been slantly phrased as: ‘Gaano po kayo nababahala sa pagdami ng dayuhang Intsik na nagtratrabaho sa Pilipinas?’ Necessarily, the response is logical and expected because […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Friday, Dec. 6, gave the assurance the higher inflation rate in November was “not a cause for alarm.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that although the country registered a 1.3 percent rate, higher than the 0.8 percent in October this year, “for the first 11 months of this year, inflation rate averaged at 2.5%, which the Department of Trade and Industry says is ‘still a very tamed inflation rate..” […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute on Thursday, Dec. 5, to the policeman who used his body to shield students from a grenade that had been hurled by an assailant in Misamis Oriental on Nov. 28. The President posthumously awarded Police Master Sergeant Jason Magno with an Order of Lapu-Lapu Magalong Medal and the Philippine National Police Medal of Valor, while his family received financial assistance. Also recognized was Master Sergeant Alice Balido, who responded […]
(Eagle News)– The Office of the Solicitor General on Friday, Dec. 6, said it would exhaust “all available legal remedies” against the decision issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Singapore that ordered the Philippine government to indemnify Manila Water for losses it supposedly incurred due to the state’s refusal to implement higher water rates. In a statement, the OSG said that while “the OSG respects its obligation to keep confidential the arbitration proceedings, […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Dec. 6, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Cebgo DG 6009/6010 Manila-Basco-Manila Skyjet M8 816/817 Manila-Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains are expected in parts os the Philippines due to the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front.
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over portions of Apayao, Cagayan, Abra and Kalinga. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains are particularly being experienced over Conner and Kabugao in Apayao; and in Abulug, Gonzaga and Santa Ana in Cagayan. Light to moderate rains are also expected over Bangued, Boliney, Bucloc, Penarrubia and Tubo in Abra; Flora, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela in Apayao; Allacapan, Amulung, […]
by Ivan Couronne WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Immigrants to Switzerland who became naturalized citizens saw their earnings rise significantly compared to those who did not obtain the passport, a study showed Wednesday. Average annual earnings were 13.5 percent greater for immigrants 15 years after they narrowly won naturalization through a local referendum, equal to about 5,500 Swiss Francs ($5,500), against immigrants who lived in the country but were unable to obtain nationality. “These findings […]
by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a legislative agenda on Thursday that touts tax cuts and tougher climate actions in the first test of his new minority government. After a nasty election fight and his rejection of a formal coalition, Trudeau must rely on the backing of opposition parties on a case-by-case basis to stay in power. That starts with garnering support for his agenda, which was outlined […]
by Sarah LAI SHENZHEN, China (AFP) — Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said on Thursday it has petitioned a US court to overturn a ban that prevents carriers in rural America from buying the firm’s equipment by tapping an $8.5-billion federal fund. Huawei’s petition said the ban — imposed last month against the company and its Chinese rival ZTE on national security grounds — failed to substantiate claims that Huawei was a threat and was a […]
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — Authorities in Greece on Thursday were investigating possible arson in a four-star Athens hotel fire in which three people were hurt, state news agency ANA said. The agency cited fire department sources who said jerry cans containing “a flammable liquid” were found on the first and second floors of the Athenaeum Palace, one of the capital’s newest luxury hotels. The fire is believed to have started on the first floor of […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — India’s Vikram lunar lander, which crashed on its final approach to the Moon’s surface in September, has been found thanks in part to the sleuthing efforts of an amateur space enthusiast. NASA made the announcement on Monday, releasing an image taken by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) that showed the site of the spacecraft’s impact (September 7 in India and September 6 in the US). A version of the […]
(Eagle News) – E-sports events made their historic debut at the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, December 5, at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila. There are six medals to be contested in the events which should all conform to the standards of the International Olympic Committee that the selected games should not “should not promote the culture of violence and gambling.” The games are under three categories: PC, console, […]
by Anuj Chopra with Luc Olinga in New York RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Aramco on Thursday priced its long-awaited IPO at the high end of the target range, raising $25.6 billion and giving the energy giant a valuation of $1.7 trillion in the world’s biggest stock sale. Aramco priced its initial public offering at 32 riyals ($8.53) per share, surpassing the $25 billion raised by Chinese retail giant Alibaba when it debuted on […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday, dragged down by diminished hopes for an imminent US-China trade deal, and a stronger yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.75 percent or 176.04 points to 23,203.77 in early trade while the broader Topix index was down 0.59 percent or 10.06 points at 1,696.67. Optimism that Beijing and Washington would eventually hammer out a partial agreement as part of a wider deal had supported […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets tumbled on Tuesday as global trade uncertainty returned to the fore after the United States reimposed tariffs on Argentina and Brazil, threatened steep levies against France and warned China of new measures if ongoing talks are not successful. Optimism that Beijing and Washington will eventually hammer out a partial agreement as part of a wider deal has provided support to equities for weeks, helping Wall Street to numerous […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Actor Leonardo di Caprio joined former US vice president Al Gore and other personalities Wednesday in backing a new initiative to seek solutions to climate change. Leading figures from politics, economics, science, and entertainment are lending their support to Countdown, which seeks to build support for zero-net emissions and is organized by the TED conference platform. TED President Chris Anderson and former UN environment chief Christiana Figueres launched the […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — As the 2010s winds to a close streaming titan Spotify announced Tuesday that poppy rap sensation Drake is the most globally streamed artist of the decade with more than 28 billion streams. British crooner Ed Sheeran, hip hop warbler Post Malone, pop royalty Ariana Grande and rap iconoclast Eminem rounded out the top five most-streamed artists between 2010 and 2019, Spotify said. Global hit machine Sheeran’s “Shape of You” […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — A South Korean pop star has become the latest celebrity to spark anger on the Chinese internet after he “liked” a tweet about the divisive issue of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong. Choi Siwon, a member of popular K-pop boy band Super Junior, was forced to apologize twice after liking a post on Twitter by South Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo about the Hong Kong protests. Twitter is blocked in China, […]
