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DOF says funding for Kaliwa Dam through ODA with China cheaper and better than PPP route

March 27, 2019
Palace: Duterte to scrutinize Congress’ transmitted budget bill

March 27, 2019
Up to 500,000 displaced by southern Africa cyclone

March 26, 2019
UPDATED: No more budget impasse as Sotto signs budget bill enrolled by House but “with reservations”

March 26, 2019
Palace: Duterte to spend 74th birthday on Thursday, March 28, with family in Davao

March 26, 2019

National

Reclamation project sa Manila Bay, pinangangambahang makaapekto sa mga mangingisda ng Cavite

March 27, 2019

Ni Erwin Temperante Eagle News Correspondent Eagle News – Mula nang maitayo ang Cavite Express Way ay humina na ang kita ng mga mangingisda sa dito. Isa sa mga mangingisdang naapektuhan ay si Joel Falcis. Kung dati kumikita siya ng Php-500 kada araw, ngayon aniya masuwerte na lang kung umabot sa Php200. Hindi aniya ito kasya para sa tatlong anak niya na kasalukuyan pang nag-aaral. Ang lalong pinangangambahan ni Joel ay na tuluyang mawala […]

DOF says funding for Kaliwa Dam through ODA with China cheaper and better than PPP route

March 27, 2019

(Eagle News) – The Department of Finance defended the Official Development Assistance (ODA) mode of financing to construct the Kaliwa Dam Project, saying that this was cheaper and more beneficial for Filipino consumers. Finance Assistant Secretary Antonio Joselito Lambino III said that the ODA from China was preferred over a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) route which, he said, would entail “additional charges” to be passed on to water users. “The higher project and financing costs […]

Palace: Duterte to scrutinize Congress’ transmitted budget bill

March 27, 2019

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, March 26, gave the assurance President Rodrigo Duterte would scrutinize the General Appropriations Bill and would sign it should the same be in accordance with “our Constitution and the laws.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the comment as he commended the Senate and the House of Representatives for ending the budget impasse and transmitting a General Appropriations Bill to Malacañang. Senate President Tito Sotto signed the House’s enrolled budget bill […]

Palace: PDEA needs to secure clearance from Duterte before releasing names of “celebrities” in drugs watchlist

March 26, 2019

(Eagle News)—-The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency will have to secure clearance from President Rodrigo Duterte before it can release the list of “celebrities” allegedly linked to illegal drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement, after PDEA revealed at least 31 “celebrities” were included in the agency’s drugs watch list. PDEA director-general Aaron Aquino had said two “celebrities” figured in the phone of alleged party drugs dealer Steven Pasion, who was killed during a buy-bust […]

UPDATED: No more budget impasse as Sotto signs budget bill enrolled by House but “with reservations”

March 26, 2019

(Eagle News)–The deadlock over the proposed national budget between the Senate and the House of Representatives was finally broken with Senate President Tito Sotto signing the enrolled budget bill of the House as is but “with reservations.” Sotto clarified in a press conference on Tuesday, March 26, that even with the signing, the Senate was still against the “alignments” made by the House of Representatives in the version ratified by the Senate and the House. […]

Metro

Police officer on board motorcycle on Edsa shot dead

March 26, 2019

(Eagle News)–A police officer was shot dead on board his motorcycle on Edsa on Tuesday, March 26. Authorities have yet to identify the victim, who was wearing his uniform when the incident happened around 3 p.m. near Connecticut in Greenhills, San Juan, southbound. No details are available so far.

Albayalde: PNP, walang natanggap na report ukol sa diumano’y pagkakadawit ni Michael Yang sa operasyon ng iligal na droga

March 26, 2019
MMDA: Bus terminals along Edsa to be closed in June

March 26, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Bohol

March 26, 2019

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol on Tuesday, March 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 6 kilometers northeast of Antequera at 10:53 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which was of tectonic origin, was 9 kilometers. These intensities were reported in the following areas: Intensity V – Antequera, Bohol Intensity IV – Tagbilaran City, Dauis, Cortes, Calape, Tubigon and Panglao Island, Bohol Intensity III – Batuan and […]

Año orders relief of 3 high-ranking police officials in Region 12 for allegedly running P2-billion investment scam

March 26, 2019
3.4-magnitude quake jolts Southern Leyte

March 26, 2019

In photos: What remained of a passenger bus after it burst into flames along EDSA Shaw

Watch: Fire hits residential area in Bgy Damayang Lagi, Quezon City

In photo: Mayon Volcano emitting ash on Tuesday, March 12

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

President Duterte officially welcomes Malaysian PM in Malacanang; 2 leaders to give joint statement after meeting

News in photo: New BSP governor Diokno and family strike “Duterte pose” with President

President Duterte, US State Secretary meet on regional issues; Pompeo describes meeting as “productive”

In photos: US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim in historic second meeting

In photos: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray spreads love to countrymen during PHL homecoming parade

News in Photos: Lapeña files counter-affidavit in alleged shabu in magnetic lifters case

International

23 dead as Iran battles heavy rain and floods

March 27, 2019

TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran battled torrential rain and floods across most of the country on Tuesday, warning citizens to stay vigilant after unprecedented flash flooding killed 23 people. The authorities also announced for the first time that seven people were killed a week ago in separate floods that swept the northeastern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran. The latest deluge claimed the lives of 19 people and injured 98 in the worst-hit southern city of […]

Boeing 737 MAX makes emergency landing during US transfer: FAA

March 27, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines made an emergency landing Tuesday after experiencing an engine problem as it was being ferried from Florida to California, the US Federal Aviation Agency said. “The aircraft returned and landed safely in Orlando,” the FAA said in a statement, adding that no passengers were on board the aircraft, which was being transferred to Victorville, California for storage. “The FAA is investigating,” […]

Maduro blames ‘terrorists’ as new blackout grips Venezuela

March 27, 2019

by Marc BURLEIGH / Esteban ROJAS CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — President Nicolas Maduro blamed “terrorists” for a new, near-nationwide blackout that gripped Venezuela Tuesday, two weeks after a similar outage caused deaths and chaos. In a statement on Twitter, Maduro said a deliberately set “large-scale fire” hit facilities around the Guri hydroelectric plant in the south of the country that supplies power to 80 percent of Venezuela’s 30 million inhabitants. Another operation by “criminal hands” […]

US judge recommends partial ban on iPhone imports to US

March 27, 2019

by Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — A US trade judge ruled Tuesday that Apple had violated a Qualcomm chipmaker patent and said she would recommend banning imports of some iPhones. International Trade Commission administrative law specialist MaryJoan McNamara wrote that she would be recommending a “limited exclusion order together with a cease and desist order” against Apple. The company will not be required to post a bond while the order is reviewed […]

Technology

NASA scraps all-women space walk for lack of well-fitting suits

March 26, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US space agency NASA scrapped Monday a planned historic spacewalk by two women astronauts, citing a lack of available spacesuits that would fit them at the International Space Station. Christina Koch will now perform tasks in space Friday with fellow American Nick Hague — instead of Anne McClain as originally planned. Had Koch and McClain done their spacewalk together, it would have been the first ever by two women […]

Facebook admits storing passwords in plain text

March 22, 2019
NASA says taking sample from asteroid harder than expected

March 20, 2019

Sports

Vegas Golden Knights shutout Winnipeg Jets 5-0

March 27, 2019

By Henry Nery EBC Las Vegas Bureau LAS VEGAS (Eagle News) — Another sold-out crowd packed the T- Mobile Arena Thursday night to witness the Vegas Golden Knights battle the Winnipeg Jets in a pivotal Western Conference showdown. Both teams entered this game on winning streaks with hopes to solidify their spots in the playoffs. The game was a one-sided matchup where the Golden Knights blanked the Winnipeg Jets 5-0. The first line of the […]

NBA: Magic dominate 76ers, win fifth game in a row

March 26, 2019
Brilliant Booker bags 59 but Suns eclipsed in Utah

March 26, 2019

#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

Trump appears to slow Syria troop pullout plan

In photos: Designer Mak Tumang releases sketches of “third gown” Catriona Gray planned to wear at Miss Universe pageant

#EBCPhotojournalism: December storm damages White Rock Pier

Business

Cathay Pacific to buy budget airline HK Express for $628-million

March 27, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced Wednesday it will buy budget airline HK Express for HK$4.93 billion ($628.15 million). The purchase comes as the airline moves to counter competition from an increasing number of budget carriers in the region. © Agence France-Presse

CEO Summit 2019 to focus on 4-point agenda

March 26, 2019

The CEO Summit 2019 that will happen at the Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City in Manila on May 29-30, 2019 will focus on a 4-point agenda designed to address challenging issues faced by businesses today. The 4-point agenda: Leadership Legacy and Strategy, Value Chain, Risk and Crisis and Mergers and Acquisitions are expected to prepare a new breed of decision makers as they make their companies ready for globalization, digital transformation, unprecedented competition […]

Asian markets rise but traders on edge over global outlook

March 26, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets staged a tentative recovery Tuesday from the previous day’s steep losses, with investors increasingly anxious about the state of the global economy. With a mixed lead from Wall Street, regional traders had few catalysts to drive buying, while safe-haven flows saw the dollar edge up against high-yielding currencies. Attention is also back on London, where MPs essentially wrested control of the Brexit debate from Prime Minister Theresa May […]

Entertainment

Ballet Philippines’ Tales of the Manuvu is back at the CCP

March 23, 2019

One of Ballet Philippines’ most celebrated original, distinctly Filipino masterpieces, Tales of the Manuvu, is back at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The widely successful rock opera ballet that brought together fans of rock, pop, ballet and neo Filipino dance on the stage back in the 70s is being revived to culminate the company’s 49th season. Most monumental coup Choreographed by National Artist for Dance and Ballet Philippines’ Artistic Director Alice Reyes in 1977, […]

‘Game of Thrones’ star Emilia Clarke reveals near-fatal brain aneurysms

March 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke suffered two nearly fatal brain aneurysms in the early years of filming the hit series, she said in an essay published Thursday. The British actress — who plays Daenerys Targaryen on the blockbuster show about to enter its final season — wrote that the first aneurysm rupture struck while she was at the gym in February 2011, just after filming the first season. […]

‘Captain Marvel’ clobbers the competition to stay atop box office

March 18, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Female-led superhero movie “Captain Marvel” took in an estimated $69.3 million over the weekend, outearning the combined North American totals of the next nine films, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The Disney/Marvel blockbuster had a huge opening last weekend — the biggest ever for a female-fronted superhero flick — and, with the foreign total of $494 million added in, “is now assured of ultimately earning $1 billion,” according […]