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QC gov’t starts giving financial assistance to hog raisers affected by ASF

September 19, 2019
DOJ says 1665 convicts released under GCTA law have surrendered so far; deadline looms

September 19, 2019
Martires on De Lima refusal to answer queries on GCTA law: “Ayoko mamilosopo, pero ‘pag pinilit ako, mamimilosopo rin ako”

September 19, 2019
President Duterte approves release of P78 million fund to contain ASF, to convene Nat’l ASF Task Force

September 19, 2019
Senate panel orders release from detention of Santos, Roque, Cenas

September 19, 2019

National

DOJ says 1665 convicts released under GCTA law have surrendered so far; deadline looms

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News)–Over 1600 convicts released under the Good Conduct Time Allowance law have so far surrendered to authorities, the Department of Justice said. Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said the 1665 who are now in Bureau of Corrections custody is as of 8 p.m. today, over three hours before the deadline for their surrender. It was President Rodrigo Duterte who gave the convicts released under the GCTA law 15 days to turn themselves in or be […]

Martires on De Lima refusal to answer queries on GCTA law: “Ayoko mamilosopo, pero ‘pag pinilit ako, mamimilosopo rin ako”

September 19, 2019

Roxas responds to Ombudsman (Eagle News)–Ombudsman Samuel Martires has warned Senator Leila de Lima against refusing to answer his queries on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. “Ayoko mamilosopo, pero ‘pag pinilit ako mamilosopo, mamimilosopo rin ako,” Martires said. Martires made the remark after De Lima told the Ombudsman to direct its queries on the implementing rules and regulations of the law that reduces the sentence of inmates for good conduct to the Department of […]

“Nimfa” intensifies into tropical storm, is almost stationary

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News)–“Nimfa” has intensified into a tropical storm and remains almost stationary off Batanes. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Nimfa” was estimated at 735 kilometers east northeast of Basco, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Until tomorrow afternoon, frequent light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera […]

President Duterte approves release of P78 million fund to contain ASF, to convene Nat’l ASF Task Force

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte has already approved the release of a P78 million emergency fund that the Department of Agriculture will use to effectively manage, control, and contain the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. President Rodrigo Duterte approved the fund during last week’s cabinet meeting. The fund will be used for “biosecurity and quarantine operations, disease monitoring and surveillance, upgrading of laboratories, capacity-building, and other disease control measures” […]

#WalangPasok: Class suspension(s) for Friday, Sept. 20

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Sept. 20, were cancelled in at least one area due to the bad weather: Macabebe, Pampanga – all levels The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Nimfa” has intensified into a tropical storm. PAGASA said until tomorrow afternoon, frequent light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will be experienced over Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Cagayan mainland, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya. Occasional light to moderate with […]

Metro

QC gov’t starts giving financial assistance to hog raisers affected by ASF

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Quezon City government has started giving financial assistance to hog raisers affected by the African Swine Fever. This came about as more than 900 pigs in the city were culled in quarantine operations to prevent the spread of ASF. According to the office of Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte, the owners of 146 pigs which were first culled in Barangay Bagong Silangan were the first ones to receive compensation amounting to […]

Cancelled flights on Thursday, Sept. 19

September 19, 2019
Rapper Loonie, his sister, three others nabbed in buy-bust op in Makati

September 19, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

September 19, 2019

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Agusan del Norte and Lanao del Sur within 1 to 2 hours. The same conditions, PAGASA said, are being experienced in Camiguin; Agusan del Sur, particularly in San Luis and Esperanza; in Bukidnon, specifically in Malaybalay, Impasug-ong, Talakag; and in Maguindanao, in Pagalungan. […]

After truck falls into ravine in S. Cotabato, Duterte meets DOTr officials, others to reiterate need for road safety checks

September 19, 2019
3.3-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

September 19, 2019

Giving back glory to God: Thousands baptized in Iglesia Ni Cristo’s “Grand Baptism” at Ciudad de Victoria

New state-of-the-art Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum opens to the public; INC Executive Minister leads its inauguration

In photo: Superstar Jackie Chan strikes Duterte’s signature pose with the President, Go

In photo: President Duterte, Senator Go share burger meal while reading newspapers

In photos: Ilocos Norte roads turned into virtual rivers as severe floods affect province

In photo: President Duterte poses with Honeylet, Kitty in family picture

DOTr: Sangley airport construction now at 55 percent

Hong Kong protests shut airport as China anger mounts

Nigeria’s ambassador visits INC Central office for courtesy call on INC Executive Minister

UPDATED: At least 31 dead after 3 passenger boats capsize in rough seas between Iloilo City and Guimaras

International

Canada’s Trudeau admits to racist ‘brownface’ makeup

September 19, 2019

by Michel COMTE Agence France Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday for wearing brownface makeup at a party 18 years ago, as he scrambled to get on top of a fresh blow to a re-election campaign dogged by controversy. Time magazine published the photograph one week into a federal election campaign with Trudeau’s Liberal Party in a tight contest against the Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer. Trudeau, 47, […]

Trump names hostage negotiator O’Brien national security advisor

September 19, 2019

by Sebastian Smith Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named his pointman for hostage situations, Robert O’Brien, to replace his hawkish national security advisor sacked just as relations with Iran are entering a new crisis point. Trump made the announcement by Twitter and later appeared with O’Brien in front of reporters while traveling in California, where he said his new foreign policy aide was “highly respected.” […]

Saudi oil attacks, an Iranian ‘act of war’, says Pompeo

September 19, 2019

by Anuj Chopra with Sarah Stewart in Dubai Agence France Presse RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced strikes on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure as an “act of war”, as Riyadh unveiled new evidence it said showed the assault was “unquestionably” sponsored by arch-foe Iran. The comments raise the risk of a wider conflict in the tinderbox Gulf region after the weekend strikes on the heart of the kingdom’s […]

Japan court acquits ex-TEPCO bosses over Fukushima disaster

September 19, 2019

by Kyoko HASEGAWA Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A Japanese court on Thursday acquitted three former power company executives of professional negligence in the only criminal prosecution stemming from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown. The three men were senior officials at the TEPCO firm operating the Fukushima Daiichi plant and faced up to five years in prison if convicted. “All defendants are not guilty,” the presiding judge announced to the Tokyo courtroom, […]

Technology

Huawei in public test as it unveils latest high-end smartphone with no Google apps

September 19, 2019

by Daphne ROUSSEAU Agence France Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei launches its latest high-end smartphone in Munich on Thursday, the first that could be void of popular Google apps because of US sanctions. Observers are asking whether a phone without the Silicon Valley software that users have come to depend on can succeed, or whether Huawei will have found a way for buyers to install popular apps despite the constraints. The […]

‘Flying’ river taxi tests Seine waters in Paris

September 19, 2019
YouTube ‘creators’ fret over impact of new child protection rules

September 15, 2019

Sports

Fight Mayweather or retire, Arum tells Pacquiao

September 19, 2019

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum believes Manny Pacquiao should retire from the sport soon unless he can land a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Arum, who promoted Pacquiao during the Filipino icon’s golden years, told the World Boxing News website he wanted to see the 40-year-old hang up his gloves soon. Pacquiao, who won a bruising 12-round battle with Keith Thurman to capture the WBA welterweight crown in July, […]

US swimmer criss-crosses English Channel in 54-hour feat

September 17, 2019
Spain wins second FIBA Basketball World Cup

September 16, 2019

#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

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

Business

Oil prices retreat after record gains

September 17, 2019

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Oil prices fell Tuesday but held most of the previous day’s record gains that were fuelled by an attack on Saudi facilities that wiped out half the country’s crude output. Traders were nervously awaiting further US response after it said Iran was likely to blame. The crisis revived fears of a conflict in the tinderbox Gulf region and raised questions about the security of crude fields in the world’s […]

Hong Kong stocks open with losses

September 17, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong started on the back foot Tuesday as investors fretted over geopolitical tensions following the weekend strike on Saudi oil fields that fuelled concerns of a conflict in the Gulf. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.67 percent, or 181.59 points, to 26,942.96. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.23 percent, or 7.04 points, to 3,023.71 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, was […]

Oil prices surge after attacks hammer Saudi output

September 16, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Oil prices saw a record surge Monday after attacks on two Saudi facilities slashed output in the world’s top producer by half, fuelling fresh geopolitical fears as Donald Trump blamed Iran and raised the possibility of a military strike on the country. Brent futures surged $12 in the first few minutes of business — the most in dollar terms since they were launched in 1988 and representing a jump of […]

Entertainment

Getting to know “Teemy” Tadiaman, the five year-old kid who won hearts after appearing in a noontime show

September 17, 2019

(Eagle News) — In this report, get to know more about Marcus Teemothy “Teemy” Tadiaman, the five-year old kid who joined a noontime show contest for kids and won hearts after appearing on television. Teemy also thanked all his supporters, including those who supported him through social media. During the interview portion of the noontime show, Teemy, the eldest of two kids of Jay and Rose Ann Tadiaman, says he wants to be a […]

Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema

September 14, 2019

by MJ Racadio Eagle News and Features contributor QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The honorees, living legends, and icons of Philippine Cinema were recognized as they took a trip down memory lane during the “Sine Sandaan: Celebrating the Luminaries of Philippine Cinema’s 100 Years” on September 12 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The theater was transformed to an Art Deco Cinema in homage to the stand-alone theaters during the Golden Age […]

‘IT Chapter Two’ scares up $91 million to top N.America box office

September 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Proving again the lure of a good scare, the Stephen King-inspired film “IT Chapter Two” took in $91 million this weekend to top the North American box office, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. That three-day estimate fell below the original “It,” with its frighteningly impressive $123 million opening in 2017. But the two films now rank as the top two horror openings ever, according to Variety. “IT Chapter […]

Headlines

Canada’s Trudeau admits to racist ‘brownface’ makeup

Trump names hostage negotiator O’Brien national security advisor

Mother or baby die in child birth every 11 seconds: UN

Huawei in public test as it unveils latest high-end smartphone with no Google apps