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Palace says Duterte called for special Cabinet meeting to discuss Recto Bank incident; meeting was later cancelled, Palace adds

June 16, 2019
JUST IN: 7.4-magnitude quake hits Kermadec islands region in South Pacific Ocean — PHIVOLCS

June 16, 2019
WellMed co-owner Bryan Sy posts bail; Manila court orders his release

June 16, 2019
Locsin on Chinese embassy recent statement on Recto Bank incident: China “can say what it wants” since “it is a free world”

June 15, 2019
Chinese embassy: No hit-and-run incident near Recto Bank

June 15, 2019

National

Robredo disappointed over Chinese gov’t refusal to admit “culpability” of Chinese vessel crew in Recto Bank incident

June 16, 2019

Also blames Duterte admin’s “less assertive” stance in dealing with W. PHL Sea issue (Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed disappointment over what she said was the Chinese government’s “refusal to acknowledge the culpability of those responsible for sinking the Philippine fishing vessel and abandoning its crew,” but at the same time blamed the Chinese vessel’s actions on the “less assertive policy” adopted by the Duterte administration on the 2016 ruling of the Permanent […]

Palace says Duterte called for special Cabinet meeting to discuss Recto Bank incident; meeting was later cancelled, Palace adds

June 16, 2019

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte called for a special Cabinet meeting on Monday, June 17, to discuss the Recto Bank incident but later canceled it, the Palace said. The meeting would have taken place days after the June 9 incident was announced by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. The Palace has condemned the incident, which saw a Chinese vessel hitting a Filipino fishing boat that ended up sinking. Lorenzana said the Chinese vessel left the 22 Filipino […]

Following Recto Bank incident, Drilon reiterates push for multilateral talks in dealing with W. PHL Sea issue

June 16, 2019

(Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon reiterated his push for multilateral talks in dealing with the West Philippine Sea issue, following the Recto Bank incident that prompted the Philippines to file a diplomatic protest against China. In an interview over radio dzbb, Drilon said the incident had shown that bilateral talks were “not effective.” “Babalewalain tayo ng China. Malakas ang kanilang ekonomiya. Malakas ang kanilang sandatahang lakas,” Drilon said. According to Drilon, in the first […]

De Lima to President Duterte: Stop your rants, focus on your job instead

June 16, 2019

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has slammed President Rodrigo Duterte for what she said were his rants about his work as the chief executive, urging him to concentrate on his job instead. “A competent leader would have nothing else on his mind at this moment except to govern, face the pressing issues hounding the nation, and ease the suffering of the Filipinos, especially the poor and vulnerable members of our society,” De Lima, who is […]

JUST IN: 7.4-magnitude quake hits Kermadec islands region in South Pacific Ocean — PHIVOLCS

June 16, 2019

No tsunami threat to PHL, PHIVOLCS says (Eagle News)–A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands region in the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, June 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The quake hit at 6:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. PHIVOLCS said there is no tsunami threat to the Philippines.

Metro

Parañaque court clears brother, five others in slay of actor Ramgen Revilla

June 14, 2019

(Eagle News)–A Parañaque court has acquitted Ramon Joseph Bautista in the murder of his brother, actor Ramgen Revilla in 2011. Apart from Bautista, Branch 274 found Roy Francis Tolisora, Glaiza Visda, Michael Jay Nartea, Jay Norwin dela Cruz, and Ryan Pastera not guilty of murder and of frustrated murder. Ordered arrested on the other hand was Ma. Ramona Belen Bautista, sister of Ramgen. Bautista fled the country in November 2011 after she was tagged as […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

June 14, 2019
Newly-elected Manila mayor Moreno pushing for a “Manila Indie Film Festival”

June 13, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

3.0-magnitude quake hits Batangas

June 15, 2019

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Saturday, June 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 25 kilometers southeast of San Juan at 10:39 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake, which was of tectonic origin, was 7 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

June 14, 2019
3.5-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

June 12, 2019

In photos: President Duterte meets with PhilHealth officials

In photo: Piñol graduates with PhD in rural development

In photos: President Duterte visits some Tokyo shops with Avanceña, Go

In photos: Drone shots of massive fire in Bgy. Sto. Cristo, one of 3 fires that hit QC on April 30

In photos: 18th century Catholic Church in Porac, Pampanga suffers severe damage after quake

In photos: Speaker Arroyo visits site of collapsed building in Porac, Pampanga

Look: Trapped quake survivor recovered from collapsed building in Porac

In photos: Four storey building collapses in Porac, Pampanga after 6.1 magnitude quake

Horrific scenes unfold in Sri Lanka after blasts in churches and hotels that killed at least 156

In photos: A peek into the LRT Line 2 East Extension project

International

Severe heat kills dozens in India’s Bihar state

June 16, 2019

PATNA, India (AFP) — Severe heat has left dozens dead over a 24-hour period in India’s Bihar state, as the country enters a third week of searing temperatures, officials said Sunday. The deaths occurred in three districts of the poor northern state, where temperatures have hovered around 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in recent days, senior health official Vijay Kumar told AFP. Forty-nine people died in three districts of the Magadh region that has been […]

WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak not a ‘global’ emergency

June 15, 2019

By Ben Simon Agence France-Presse GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — (AFP) The World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo does not qualify as an international threat, despite the spread of the virus to neighbouring Uganda carried by an infected family. The closely-watched decision followed advice from WHO’s emergency committee, which only meets to review the world’s most severe outbreaks. The head of the UN health agency Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is in […]

‘World is watching’ Hong Kong protests, Biden warns China

June 15, 2019

WASHINGTON DC (AFP) — Top Democratic US presidential contender Joe Biden expressed support Friday for protesters engaged in Hong Kong’s deepest political unrest in two decades, warning China that “the world is watching.” The international finance hub was rocked this week by the worst political violence since its 1997 handover to Beijing, with the semi-autonomous island’s embattled leader facing mounting pressure to abandon a deeply unpopular plan to allow extraditions to China. “The extraordinary bravery […]

Anger erupts with NZ mosque shooting suspect’s demeanor as lawyers enter “not guilty” plea for him

June 14, 2019

THE lawyers of the man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks entered not guilty pleas for their client to charges of terrorism, multiple murder and attempted murder in a hearing attended by survivors of the March 15 attack. Brenton Tarrant’s barrister told Christchurch High Court his client was pleading not guilty to all charges, prompting anger from survivors and relatives of those killed in the March 15 attacks. […]

Technology

Uber eyes drones for food delivery, unveils new autonomous car

June 13, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Uber said Wednesday it plans to speed up restaurant meal delivery by using drones for its Uber Eats service, in the latest effort by the ride-hailing giant to disrupt the transport sector. At its Uber Elevate Summit, the company said it had regulatory approval to begin tests of delivering food by drone in the region of San Diego, California. “Our goal is to expand Uber Eats drone delivery so we […]

Hunting for black holes

June 12, 2019
Media group study finds Google makes billions from news

June 11, 2019

Sports

Davis heading to Lakers in blockbuster trade: reports

June 16, 2019

Anthony Davis will form a high-powered NBA strikeforce alongside LeBron James next season after the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a trade deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, US media reports said Saturday. ESPN and the Los Angeles Times said unsettled star Davis will join the Lakers in a move which will see the Pelicans receive multiple players and draft picks in return. The Pelicans roster will be bolstered by the arrival of Lakers players […]

Five Things We Learned From The NBA Finals

June 14, 2019
Kawhi claims second MVP award as Raptors take NBA title

June 14, 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

Oil prices surge after suspected attacks on tankers

June 14, 2019

by Roland JACKSON NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — World oil prices rose Thursday following suspected attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, worsening frayed tensions in the crude-rich Middle East region. The rise in oil prices — jumping as much as 4.5 percent before pulling back somewhat — boosted share prices of energy companies, while global stock markets also won some support from the prospect of US interest rate cuts this year. […]

Hong Kong leads way again in fresh Asia market sell-off

June 13, 2019

HONG KONG, China (AFP ) — Asian markets fell again Thursday with Hong Kong suffering a second straight day of heavy losses as investors fret over the impact of protests in the city and plans to introduce a controversial law allowing extradition to China. Equities were once more deep in negative territory owing to uncertainty over the China-US trade saga and following a tepid inflation report out of Washington, while oil prices were wallowing at […]

Amazon dethrones Google as top global brand: survey

June 11, 2019

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged by 52 percent to $315 billion, global market research agency Kantar said in its 2019 100 Top BrandZ report. Amazon jumped from third to first place to eclipse Google — which slid from first to third place with Apple holding […]

Entertainment

BTS, Korean pop titans who conquered the West

June 14, 2019

by Charlotte MASON PARIS, France (AFP) — Paris’s Stade de France stadium is packed. The crowd is a sea of screaming teenagers in sporty hoodies, colorful rabbit ears and — as it starts to rain — plastic ponchos. In a puff of smoke, BTS bursts onto the stage from behind two giant inflatable leopards. Dressed in white suits, they jump around to pumping hit “Dionysus”, to the delight of fans clutching smartphones and flashing globe […]

‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ defeats ‘X-Men’ to top box office

June 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Universal’s new animation “The Secret Life of Pets 2” managed to lead North American box offices this weekend with an estimated take of $47.1 million even while earning less than half what the first “Pets” film did just three years ago. “Pets 2,” produced by Illumination studio, edged out another new release, Fox’s “X-Men: Dark Phoenix,” to top the three-day weekend, according to industry watcher Exhibitor Relations. “Pets” could […]

EBC Films’ “Guerrero” scores another knockout in Denmark

June 5, 2019

by Emily Manuel and MJ Racadio (Eagle News) – EBC Films’ award-winning movie “Guerrero” opened to a red-carpet premiere at the Palads Theater, Copenhagen, Denmark last May 26, 2019 to the delight of an international audience. Moviegoers were captivated by the heartwarming story of a boxer named Ramon and his triumph over life’s challenges, through the help of his younger brother, Miguel. The audience both laughed and cried throughout the movie. Richelle Cerri, from Copenhagen, […]