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First-ever U2 concert in the country at PHL Arena promises unique visual-aural experience for fans

December 11, 2019
Senate, House ratify bicam report on proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020

December 11, 2019
MWSS revokes extension of Maynilad, Manila Water concession contracts to 2037

December 11, 2019
Lacson: Proposed national budget for 2020 not pork-free

December 11, 2019
Bicam approves report on proposed P4.1-trillion budget for next year

December 11, 2019

National

Senate, House ratify bicam report on proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Senate and the House of Representatives have ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020. The ratification came only hours after the committee approved the report in Manila Polo Club in Makati. The ratification pushed through despite Senator Panfilo Lacson’s statement the proposal was not pork-free. In a statement, Lacson said the House had made “last-minute insertions” using a “source file” or a list of […]

MWSS revokes extension of Maynilad, Manila Water concession contracts to 2037

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Waterworks Sewerage System has revoked the extension of the water concessionaire contracts with “onerous” provisions until 2037. The announcement of the cancellation of the extension of the contracts with Manila Water and Maynilad was made by Deputy Administrator for Engineering Leonor Cleofas during the joint House of Representatives hearing of the good government and public accountability and public accounts committees. Without the extension until 2037, the contracts will lapse in 2022. President […]

Lacson: Proposed national budget for 2020 not pork-free

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News)–The proposed national budget for 2020 is still not pork-free. This is according to Senator Panfilo Lacson, who issued a statement only minutes after the bicameral conference committee approved the report on the proposed P4.1-trillion budget at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. Lacson, who did not attend the signing, said he based his statement on two files contained in a USB drive which his office received last night. He said the two files […]

President Duterte meets Filipino hero surfer Roger Casugay

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 10, met with Filipino surfer hero Roger Casugay. The meeting took place in the Palace, days after Casugay returned and saved Indonesian Arip Nurhidayat in the middle of the longboard surfing competition, even if he was already leading and a shoo-in for the gold. The sports event was suspended. Casugay eventually clinched the gold when the sports event resumed another day. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has hailed Casugay […]

Bicam approves report on proposed P4.1-trillion budget for next year

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News)–The bicameral conference panel approved on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the report on the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for next year. The signing took place at the Manila Polo Club in Makati. The report will be presented to the Senate and House of Representatives for ratification, after which it will be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte, who can either sign it or veto it. With a report from Meanne Corvera

Metro

LRT-1 extends operating hours starting today, Dec. 11

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit 1 is extending its operating hours in anticipation of an increase in the number of passengers as the holidays loom. In a social media post, the LRT-1 said the last train from Baclaran station in Parañaque will leave at 11 p.m. starting today, Dec. 11. The last trip from Roosevelt station in Quezon City, on the other hand, will leave at 11:15 p.m. The LRT-1 said the extended […]

Palace lauds SC for allowing live coverage of Maguindanao massacre verdict

December 11, 2019
Six new coaches for PNR use arrive from Indonesia

December 11, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

AFP vows to continue collaboration with local execs, residents in Mindanao despite non-extension of martial law

December 10, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 10, vowed to continue to collaborate with local chief executives and the people in Mindanao even if martial law there will no longer be extended. “We will continue to collaborate with local chief executives and the people in the communities in the conduct of our current activities to sustain these gains brought about by martial law,” AFP spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said […]

3.6-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

December 10, 2019
3.1-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

December 9, 2019

In photos: Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz gets first SEA Games gold

In photos: Big electric posts, trees toppled by Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) in Albay

In photos: Typhoon Kammuri (TisoyPH) topples big trees, electric poles in Masbate

In photos: Pres. Duterte, Sultan Bolkiah strike “Duterte pose” during SEA Games opener at PHL Arena

In photos: Filipino boxing champs Manny Pacquiao, Nesthy Petecio carry symbolic SEA Games torch

In photo: The Athletics Stadium in New Clark City

Delegates from Cambodia proudly raise their flags at the PHL Arena

In photos: Supporters arrive in droves to cheer for their SEA Games athletes

In photos: Spectators for SEA Games opening start arriving at PHL Arena, show off PHL pride

In photos: A peek at the Subic Bay venue for the 30th SEA Games

International

Pentagon suspends training of Saudis for security review

December 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Pentagon announced Tuesday it was temporarily suspending operational training for Saudi military students in the United States following a shooting rampage last week by a Saudi air force officer. Saudi Arabian military students in the United States will continue classroom instruction but operational training is halted pending a security review, senior Defense Department officials said. Mohammed Alshamrani, a 21-year-old lieutenant in the Saudi Royal Air Force, opened fire in […]

New Zealand volcano still too dangerous to remove bodies

December 11, 2019

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AFP) — The smoldering New Zealand volcano that killed at least six people is still too dangerous for emergency teams to recover bodies from, police said Wednesday, warning that many tourists who escaped the island were so badly burned they were not yet out of danger. The official death toll after Monday’s explosion on White Island climbed to six late Tuesday when another victim died in hospital. The bodies of eight more people […]

Three soldiers, 14 attackers dead in Niger camp assault

December 11, 2019

NIAMEY, Niger (AFP) — Three soldiers and 14 attackers died in an assault earlier this week on an army camp in western Niger near the border with Mali, the defense minister said. Heavily armed “terrorists” in a dozen 4×4 vehicles led the attack early Monday morning on the military post in the West African country’s Tahoua region, he said. “After two hours of intense fighting, the vigorous response of our defence and security forces enabled […]

Chile military plane disappears with 38 aboard: Air Force

December 10, 2019

SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — A Chilean military plane with 38 people aboard has gone missing after taking off from the country’s south for a base in Antarctica and is presumed to have crashed, authorities have said. Seventeen of those on board the C-130 aircraft were crew and the others were passengers, Chile’s Air Force said Monday. The plane is considered to have crashed and “all national and international air and maritime means available in […]

Technology

First commercial electric plane takes flight in Canada

December 11, 2019

by Alia DHARSSI Agence France-Presse VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) — The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver where tall mountain peaks edge the Pacific Ocean. “This proves that commercial aviation in all-electric form can work,” said Roei Ganzarski, chief executive of Seattle-based engineering firm magniX. The company designed the plane’s motor and worked in partnership with Harbour Air, which ferries half […]

NASA finds Indian Moon lander with help of amateur space enthusiast

December 3, 2019
Polish firm’s drones, from lifesaver to invisible model, take to the skies

November 29, 2019

Sports

NEU sports official wins SEA Games bronze in Jiu-jitsu

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News) — A ranking official of the New Era University sports department won a bronze medal in the Jiu-Jitsu Men’s 120 Kg (240 Lbs) category in the 30th South East Asia Games held at the Laus Convention Centre in Clark, Pampanga on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Peter Lawrence Meimban is part of the Philippine Team which won five golds, three silvers, and three bronze medals in Jiu-Jitsu. He fell to Noor Muhammad of Indonesia […]

Bayern hoping to boost flagging confidence against Spurs

December 11, 2019
PHL seals mark as sports leader in ASEAN region with hefty 149 gold medal haul at 30th SEA Games

December 11, 2019

In photos: Scenes at the EBC PopCon 2019

#EBCphotography: Melbourne bursts in color as spring begins

#EBCphotojournalism: Philippines sends garbage back to Canada

#EBCphotojournalism: El Ateneo Grand Splendid named the world’s most beautiful bookstore

Look: Tierpark Berlin shows photo of unnamed female 11-week-old icebear cub during first veterinary examination

2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowns King

#EBCphotography: Amazing views at a beach in Donsol, Sorsogon

#EBCphotojournalism: Fire destroys historic Enoch Sales House in Calgary

#EBCphotojournalism: Frozen waves on Newark Bay

#EBCPhotography: Morning of New Year in Edison, Alberta, Canada

Business

Asian markets struggle for traction as trade concerns fester

December 11, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets were mixed Wednesday as investors grow nervous at the lack of news on China-US trade talks, with Washington yet to cancel tariffs on a swathe of Chinese goods planned for the weekend. With negotiators still trying to hammer out a mini agreement, the mood on trading floors remains upbeat. Most observers have been confident the two sides will eventually reach a deal, feeding a global equities rally for […]

Tokyo stocks open flat as US tariff deadline nears

December 11, 2019

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened flat on Wednesday as investors waited for news on China-US trade talks, less than a week before Washington is due to impose fresh tariffs on Chinese goods. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up just 0.07 percent or 16.46 points at 23,426.65 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.05 percent or 0.80 points at 1,719.97. “Japanese shares are seen range-bound, with eyes on US-China […]

Saudi Aramco raises $25.6 billion in biggest-ever IPO

December 6, 2019

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 […]

Entertainment

First-ever U2 concert in the country at PHL Arena promises unique visual-aural experience for fans

December 11, 2019

(Eagle News) – U2 at the Philippine Arena. The combination sets fans’ imagination on fire as the popular Irish rock band known for its socially relevant songs stages its first ever concert in the country at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena. With lead vocals Bono, drummer Larry Mullen Jr., bassist Adam Clayton and guitarist “The Edge,” U2 promises a unique visual and aural experience, going by their previous concerts where the latest digital and visual […]

‘It Must Have Been Love’ Roxette singer dies aged 61

December 11, 2019

by Gaël BRANCHEREAU Agence France-Presse STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) — The lead singer of Swedish pop duo sensation Roxette, Marie Fredriksson, who shot to global fame in the 1990s with hits like “It Must Have Been Love”, has died aged 61 after a long fight with cancer, her manager said Tuesday. The mother of two, who died on Monday, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2002 but went into remission and made a musical […]

Actor Miko Palanca passes away at 41

December 10, 2019

(Eagle News) — Actor Miko Palanca has passed away. This was announced by his family in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 10. “We are extremely saddened and heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Miko Palanca. The whole family is grateful for the incredible outpour of love and support that has been coming in today,” the family said. The family did not reveal the circumstances behind his death. He was 41 years old. […]