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Improved weather expected in Polillo Islands; Signal No. 1 still hoisted over three areas

November 15, 2019
Signal No. 1 hoisted over four areas as “Ramon” intensifies

November 15, 2019
Palace open to emergency powers for President Duterte to hasten “Build, Build, Build” projects

November 14, 2019
“Retooling” of PHL’s anti-illegal drugs campaign in the works after Robredo-PNP meeting

November 14, 2019
2 top US diplomats testify vs Trump in impeachment probe

November 14, 2019

National

Improved weather expected in Polillo Islands; Signal No. 1 still hoisted over three areas

November 15, 2019

(Eagle News) –Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” maintained its strength. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the eastern portion of Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Gattaran, Baggao and Peñablanca), eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan and Dinapigue) and Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) are still under the storm signal as the center of Tropical Storm “Ramon,” last spotted 420 kilometers east northeast of […]

Sandiganbayan finds former Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca guilty of graft, malversation

November 15, 2019

(Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Isabela governor Grace Padaca of malversation and graft. Padaca was sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison for malversation, and six to ten years in prison for graft. She was also ordered to pay the Isabela government P18 million. The charges filed against her stem from a P25-million contract granted to Economic Development for Western Isabela and Northern Luzon Foundation, Inc. (EDWINLFI) for the province’s rice […]

Signal No. 1 hoisted over four areas as “Ramon” intensifies

November 15, 2019

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” intensified. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the southeastern portion of Cagayan (Peñablanca and Baggao), eastern portion of Isabela (Divilacan, Palanan, Dinapigue and Maconacon), Northern Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan) and Polillo Islands, with “Ramon” estimated at 445 km east northeast of Casiguran, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 75 kph […]

Palace open to emergency powers for President Duterte to hasten “Build, Build, Build” projects

November 14, 2019

(Eagle News) — Malacanang is open to the suggestion of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda to grant emergency powers to President Rodrigo Duterte so hasten the government’s “Build, Build, Build” projects. Salceda, who chairs the House Committee on Ways and Means, has filed a proposal — House Bill 5456 – seeking to grant President Duterte with special powers in adopting a national policy to “speed up the implementation” of the Build, Build, Build program on […]

“Retooling” of PHL’s anti-illegal drugs campaign in the works after Robredo-PNP meeting

November 14, 2019

(Eagle News) – A repackaging or “retooling” of the Philippine government’s current anti-illegal drugs campaign is now in the works after the meeting of Vice-President Leni Robredo with the Philippine National Police (PNP) The “tokhang” operations which had been linked negatively to drug killings will just be “retooled”, but the government’s drug war would not be stopped or removed, officials said. “Ang isa sa kanyang suggestion din is retooling on how we are going to […]

Metro

At least seven hurt in Caloocan fire

November 14, 2019

(Eagle News) — At least seven people were hurt and around P180,000 worth of property was damaged after a fire hit a residential area in Caloocan City on Thursday, Nov. 14. A report identified the injured in the fire that struck Barangay 33 at 10:58 a.m. as Roberto Sison, 59; Carmelita Revilla, 79; Gloria Policarpio, 64; Rolando de Guzman; Wilfredo Benitez; Marilou Garcia, 50; and Elizar Tatasin, 40. Initial investigation showed the blaze started in […]

Trolley bag abandoned in Manila causes panic; MPD deploys bomb squad, SWAT

November 14, 2019
DILG condemns vandalism of Lagusnilad underpass

November 14, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

3.4-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

November 15, 2019

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Nov. 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 88 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 3:35 a.m. Depth of focus was 50 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.3-magnitude quake hits Negros Occidental

November 14, 2019
#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Friday, Nov. 15

November 14, 2019

In photos: Eva’s Hotel in Kidapawan City before and after the 6.5 magnitude quake

In photos: Cracks in the walls of the houses of Duterte, Go following 6.5-magnitude quake in Mindanao

In photos: People opt to stay outside structures in Mindanao as aftershocks continue after 6.6 magnitude quake

In photos: Cor Jesu College bldg in Digos City suffers damage after successive Mindanao quakes

In photos: Senator Go accompanies President Duterte in Japan

In photos: President Duterte personally congratulates 1st Filipino world artistic gymnast champion Carlos Yulo

In photos: Gaisano Mall in General Santos City in flames after 6.3 magnitude quake in Mindanao

Panama’s outgoing ambassador to the PHL visits INC Executive Minister in farewell courtesy call

Look: Flooding in Toyama, Japan as rains from typhoon Hagibis intensify

The Ambassador of Spain visits INC Museum for courtesy call on INC Executive Minister

International

Trump tests his electoral power in Louisiana governor’s fight

November 15, 2019

BOSSIER CITY, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump campaigned on Thursday for the Republican challenger in the Louisiana governor’s race, in what is seen as a test of his own political vitality as he battles an impeachment inquiry. Addressing a rally in Bossier City, Trump urged a crowd of thousands whose votes he will depend on for his own re-election bid next year to “send a message” by electing Republican Eddie Rispone on […]

ICC authorizes probe into alleged Myanmar Rohingya abuse

November 15, 2019

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — The International Criminal Court on Thursday approved a long-awaited full investigation into Myanmar’s alleged abuse of Rohingya Muslims, including crimes against humanity and persecution. The Hague-based war crimes court said in a statement it “authorized the prosecutor to proceed with an investigation for the alleged crimes within the ICC’s jurisdiction” relating to Myanmar. The probe will look at allegations of “systematic acts of violence”, deportation as a crime against humanity, […]

China’s Xi warns Hong Kong protesters jeopardise ‘one country, two systems’

November 15, 2019

by Yan ZHAO / Catherine LAI HONG KONG, China (AFP) — China’s President Xi Jinping warned Thursday that protests in Hong Kong threaten the “one country, two systems” principle governing the semi-autonomous city that has tipped into worsening violence with two dead in a week. Hong Kong has been ruled by a unique system guaranteeing greater freedoms than on the mainland since its handover from British rule to China in 1997. But protests, which began […]

UPDATED: Two killed in California school shooting, teen in custody

November 15, 2019

by Frederic J. BROWN with Andrew MARSZAL in Los Angeles SANTA CLARITA, United States (AFP) — A teenage boy gunned down fellow students at a California high school on his 16th birthday Thursday, killing two and wounding another three before turning the pistol on himself. The gunman was taken into custody in “grave” condition, police said, as officers stormed Saugus High School in Santa Clarita — the latest in a relentless cycle of classroom shootings […]

Technology

Facebook nixes billions of fake accounts

November 14, 2019

by Glenn CHAPMAN SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Wednesday said it has taken down some 5.4 billion fake accounts this year in a sign of the persistent battle on social media against manipulation and misinformation. Amid growing efforts to create fraudulent accounts, Facebook said it has stepped up its defenses and often removes the accounts within minutes of being created. “We have improved our ability to detect and block attempts to create […]

The voyage home: Japan’s Hayabusa-2 probe to head for Earth

November 12, 2019
Twitter spy case highlights risks for big tech platforms

November 9, 2019

Sports

Harden erupts as Rockets down Clippers

November 14, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — James Harden erupted for a fourth-quarter scoring spree as the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 102-93 on Wednesday. Harden led the scoring with 47 points, including seven three-pointers, while the former NBA MVP also added six rebounds and seven assists. The Houston talisman’s tally included a 17-point late in the fourth quarter which helped transform an 84-80 deficit with 5min 52sec remaining into victory. Harden shouldered the […]

21 individuals, including one colonel, face charges over alleged game-fixing in MPBL

November 12, 2019
NBA Celtics’ Hayward to miss six weeks with broken hand

November 12, 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 boosted by fresh China-US trade optimism

November 15, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose Friday as trade hopes were given a boost by Donald Trump’s economic aide saying “enormous progress” had been made in talks with China, easing recent concerns that they were stumbling. Hong Kong enjoyed a much-needed leg-up after a bruising week but sentiment remained fragile after the city endured another night of violent protest, with the transport network partially shut down and many businesses closed for the fifth […]

Asian markets mixed as dealers await trade news, Hong Kong rises

November 12, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets were mixed in early trade Tuesday with investors keeping tabs on the latest developments in the China-US trade talks, while Hong Kong staged a minor recovery after the previous day’s steep losses. The pound built on gains after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was given a boost by news the Brexit party would not run against his Conservatives in hundreds of seats in next month’s general election. While […]

Chinese consumers spend billions in ‘Singles’ Day’ shopping spree

November 11, 2019

by Dan Martin SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Chinese customers spent billions of dollars during the opening hours of the country’s annual “Singles’ Day” frenzy Monday, the world’s biggest 24-hour shopping event that was kicked off by US megastar Taylor Swift. E-commerce giant Alibaba said the first $1 billion spent on its platforms was reached in just 68 seconds. The total gross merchandise volume settled through its payments platform Alipay hit 100 billion yuan ($14.3 billion) […]

Entertainment

Disney bets streaming launch on new ‘Star Wars’, past classics

November 12, 2019

by Andrew MARSZAL LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The star of Disney’s hugely ambitious new Star Wars television series remembers the moment he first stepped into a galaxy far, far away. Pedro Pascal was trying on his character’s helmet for “The Mandalorian” — the mega-budget, live-action show which launches the Disney+ streaming platform this Tuesday — when he caught a glimpse in the mirror. “If you grow up playing with Star Wars toys, and […]

‘Terminator’ takes top spot but underwhelms N.America box office

November 5, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Terminator: Dark Fate” opened atop the North American box office this weekend with a take of $29 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday, but analysts said that figure fell far below expectations. After all, the sixth and latest installment in the franchise — reuniting stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton with series creator James Cameron — cost $185 million to make. “A storied Hollywood film franchise has been […]

Depressed and suicidal? Fighting the feeling, Guerrero style

October 28, 2019

By CAESAR VALLEJOS, Open for Business “Galit sa mundo.” That could be one of the feelings of Filipinos, over 3 million of them, who suffer from depression. According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people die each year due to suicide. What is more alarming is that suicide cases and students with mental illnesses have “risen drastically in the last two years with at least one suicide referral made each day.” “There remains to be […]