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Duque: Acute respiratory infection among top conditions observed in Taal evacuees

January 18, 2020
Alert level 4 still hoisted over Taal as volcano emits steady steam, registers infrequent weak explosions

January 18, 2020
Northeast monsoon to bring rains in parts of PHL as it affects Luzon

January 18, 2020
PHIVOLCS seeks help from int’l scientists, borrows infrared camera from US to view Taal’s main crater

January 17, 2020
Agricultural losses due to Taal eruption rocket to more than P3-B; “fisheries, most affected commodity,” says DA

January 17, 2020

National

Duque: Acute respiratory infection among top conditions observed in Taal evacuees

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–Acute respiratory infection was among the top five conditions being observed in Taal’s victims who are staying in evacuation centers. This is according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, who gave an interview on Saturday, Jan. 18, over radio dzbb. According to Duque, medicines and personnel, however, sufficed for all evacuation centers. Earlier, Senator Imee Marcos urged the Department of Health to conduct a health audit of people staying in evacuation centers due to […]

Gatchalian to DepEd: Have emergency plans in place for schools ahead of Taal’s possible “explosive eruption”

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education to have emergency plans in place ahead of what the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said was Taal’s possible “explosive eruption.” “Hindi pa lumilipas ang pinakamalalang maaaring mangyari sa pag-alboroto ng Bulkang Taal, kaya dapat nating paghandaan ang maaaring maging epekto ng isang malaking pagsabog,” Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, said. For example, Gatchalian said it was […]

Alert level 4 still hoisted over Taal as volcano emits steady steam, registers infrequent weak explosions

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–A steady steam emission and infrequent weak explosions have so far been observed in Taal, which has also generated ash plumes 50 to 600 meters tall and dispersed ash southwest of the main crater. In its 8 a.m. bulletin on Saturday, Jan. 18, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said sulfur dioxide emission had gone down to an average of 360 tons per day, consistent with weak plume activity, even as it reiterated […]

Northeast monsoon to bring rains in parts of PHL as it affects Luzon

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon will bring rains in parts of the country today as it affects Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora and Quezon will have cloudy skies with isolated rains. Flash floods or landslides due to isolated light to moderate rains are possible. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy […]

PHIVOLCS seeks help from int’l scientists, borrows infrared camera from US to view Taal’s main crater

January 17, 2020

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is talking with the United States Geological Service (USGS) regarding the ongoing volcanic activity of Taal Volcano, seeking their help to better get accurate data and images on the restive volcano’s crater. The US embassy is also securing an infrared camera to be used by PHIVOLCS to take pictures of Taal’s main crater. Ma. Antonia Bornas, chief of the Volcano Monitoring Division of PHIVOLCS, […]

Metro

MRT-3: Raps filed vs electronics engineer intercepted at Taft station for carrying assorted ammo

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–Criminal charges have been filed against an electronics engineer who carried assorted ammunition as he was entering a Metro Rail Transit-3 station on Thursday, Jan. 16, the MRT-3 said. In a statement, the MRT-3 said the charges for violation of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, and RA 9516 or the Illegal Possession of Ammunition and Explosives law have been filed against Xavier Sumaya, who was intercepted at the Taft […]

Former child actor Jiro Manio nabbed in Marikina

January 18, 2020
Año on Gamboa as new PNP chief: “He is very qualified”

January 17, 2020

Agila Pilipinas

3.2-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

January 18, 2020

(Eagle News)–A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Occidental Mindoro on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10:16 a.m., had its epicenter 30 kilometers southwest of Paluan. It had a depth of focus of 6 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

4.2-magnitude quake hits Occidental Mindoro

January 18, 2020
3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

January 17, 2020

International

China and Myanmar ‘stand together’ despite Rohingya backlash

January 18, 2020

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) — China and Myanmar are set to ink mammoth infrastructure deals following a meeting on Saturday between President Xi Jinping and fallen rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who pledged to stand with Beijing “till the end of the world”. The Chinese leader’s two-day state visit to Myanmar’s purpose-built capital comes as Western investors cast a wide berth around the country due to the Rohingya crisis. A 2017 military crackdown on the […]

Auto tariff threat not mentioned in US talks: EU commissioner

January 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US threats to put tariffs on European autos did not come up during talks this week with American trade officials in Washington, EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan said Thursday. Hogan’s remarks came hours after Germany’s defense minister confirmed a media report that Washington had threatened 25 percent duties on autos, demanding that three EU nations increase pressure on Iran. “It was not mentioned, it was hardly mentioned,” Hogan told reporters […]

South Koreans among seven missing in Himalayan avalanche

January 18, 2020

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) — An avalanche in Nepal’s Annapurna region has left at least seven people missing, including four South Koreans and three Nepalis, officials said Saturday. The incident occurred at an altitude of around 3,230 meters (10,597 feet) close to the base camp for Annapurna, one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, following heavy snowfall on Friday. “We are getting reports that four South Koreans and three Nepalis are out of contact after […]

Ken Starr, celebrity lawyer Dershowitz join Trump defense team

January 18, 2020

by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Ken Starr, who was at the center of Bill Clinton’s impeachment in the 1990s, and America’s biggest celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz were announced Friday to be joining President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment defense. The administration has yet to unveil the full team but confirmed that White House counsel Pat Cipollone will be lead lawyer, backed by Trump’s personal attorney Jay Sekulow. “President Trump has done […]

Technology

Solar-powered barge a key ‘interceptor’ for plastic waste

January 16, 2020

KLANG, Malaysia (AFP) – Patrick Lee Scooping waste from a Malaysian river to stop it reaching the sea, a solar-powered barge named the “Interceptor” is the latest weapon in a global battle to rid the world’s waters of plastic. Trash is being dumped into seas and rivers in enormous quantities, polluting vital habitats, endangering a kaleidoscope of marine life and sullying once pristine tourist spots. Some eight million tons of plastics enter the world’s oceans […]

Hyundai to make flying cars for Uber air taxis

January 7, 2020
SpaceX launches third batch of Starlink satellites

January 7, 2020

Sports

LeBron stretches lead in NBA All-Star Game fan voting

January 17, 2020

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James stretched his overall lead in NBA All-Star Game fan balloting to 149,564 votes over Dallas guard Luka Doncic in returns revealed Thursday. It appears that James and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo will be captains for next month’s 69th NBA All-Star Game on February 16 at Chicago as they were for last year’s all-star contest, in which Team LeBron beat Team Giannis 178-164. Five-time […]

Derrick Rose fined in felt-tip fiasco

January 15, 2020
Australian Open qualifying delayed due to bushfire smoke

January 15, 2020

Business

Tokyo shares open higher on Wall Street gains, higher dollar

January 18, 2020

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo shares opened higher on Friday after US markets finished at new record highs thanks to bright corporate earnings and a higher dollar that also encouraged investors. The Nikkei 225 index added 0.76 percent or 181.87 points to 24,115.00 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gained 0.49 percent or 8.45 points to 1,737.17. “The Japanese market today should show solid performance, buoyed by the strength of US shares which […]

Hyundai and Kia bet on London startup for electric cars

January 17, 2020

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — South Korea’s Hyundai and its Kia affiliate announced plans Thursday for a major investment in London-based startup Arrival to produce next-generation electric vehicles that cost less than standard-engine models. The 100-million-euro ($110 million) bet on the five-year-old technology firm comes as some manufacturers abandon Britain because of uncertainties about how it will trade with EU nations once it leaves the bloc this month. Arrival is focused on designing and producing […]

Asian markets rise as China, US finally put pen to paper on deal

January 16, 2020

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose early Thursday as details were released of the China-US trade deal signed in Washington, with analysts saying it would allow investors to turn their focus to the global outlook and earnings season. After years of painstaking on-off talks between the economic superpowers, Donald Trump finally put pen to paper on an agreement that lowers tensions between the two and provides a major boost to the global outlook. […]

Entertainment

Disney drops ‘Fox’ name from 20th Century film studio: reports

January 18, 2020

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Disney will rename 20th Century Fox to distance its legendary film studio from the assets of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, US media reported Friday. The entertainment conglomerate last year acquired most of the assets of 21st Century Fox group, including the film house, while former owner Murdoch and his shareholders kept several TV channels, including Fox News. Variety magazine reported that the entertainment giant decided to rename its subsidiary […]

Bollywood star slams Uber after ‘scariest experience’

January 17, 2020

MUMBAI, India (AFP) — Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor Ahuja has warned Uber users against using the ridesharing app in London after suffering “the scariest experience” with a driver in the British capital. The award-winning actress, 34, daughter of “Slumdog Millionaire” star Anil Kapoor, said her driver was apparently “unstable and was yelling and shouting” during the journey. “I was shaking by the end of it,” she tweeted to her 12.8 million followers late Wednesday in […]

K-pop pioneers BTS unveil global modern art initiative

January 15, 2020

by Joe JACKSON LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Korean pop superstars BTS helped launch a global public art project in London on Tuesday inspired by their message of inclusivity and involving renowned artists including Antony Gormley and Tomas Saraceno. The K-pop septet has teamed up with an array of artistic talent from around the world to help forge a series of contemporary exhibits going on display in five cities across four continents. The project — […]

Headlines

China and Myanmar ‘stand together’ despite Rohingya backlash

Auto tariff threat not mentioned in US talks: EU commissioner

Amazon indigenous leaders accuse Brazil of ‘genocide’ policy

Dutch art sleuth finds rare stolen copy of ‘Prince of Persian poets

INC Worldwide Aid to Humanity

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Thousands, including OFWs, attend relaunch of INC’s “My Countrymen, My Brethren” in Japan

INC Aid to Humanity for OFWs held in Japan

Iglesia Ni Cristo in Taiwan holds “Lingap for OFWs”

In photos: Iglesia Ni Cristo starts “Lingap sa Mamamayan” to help those affected by Mindanao quakes

INC holds “Aid to Humanity” events in various provinces

INC gives free medical and dental services during Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena

In photos: INC Lingap sa Mamamayan at the PHL Arena as part of the Oct. 31 Worldwide Aid to Humanity

News in Photos

In photos: Reaching out to help more victims of Taal eruption, INC continues relief distribution, medical mission

In photos: Duterte rides motorcycle in PSG compound

“Continuous eruption” with 500 meter high lava fountains, 2-km high steam plumes noted in Taal volcano – PHIVOLCS

INC holds series of Lingap sa Mamamayan for Batangas and Cavite residents affected by Taal volcano eruption

Taal, Batangas residents evacuated with the help of SCAN Int’l as Taal volcano continues unrest

In photo: Footprints on muddy ashfall in Tagaytay City, Cavite after Taal eruption

In photos: Tagaytay City wakes up with thick ashfall caking landscape after Taal eruption

News in photos: Thick smoke billows from Taal Volcano

News in photos: Rescue teams amid the wreckage of Ukrainian plane crash that killed 176 people

In photos: The dispositive portion of the historic Maguindanao massacre decision