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Panama’s outgoing ambassador notes strong similarities, ties between PHL and Panama at NEU Forum

October 18, 2019
In photos: President Duterte personally congratulates 1st Filipino world artistic gymnast champion Carlos Yulo

October 18, 2019
President Duterte congratulates winning PHL athletes for bringing honor to country, gives them cash incentives

October 18, 2019
Tropical Storm “Perla” remains almost stationary

October 18, 2019
Joint Senate panel that probed ninja cops issue recommends raps vs Albayalde, Baloyo’s group

October 18, 2019

National

Caguioa: SC majority decision not to junk Marcos poll protest after recount constitutes refusal to apply 2010 PET rules

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News)–The poll protest of former Senator Bongbong Marcos should have been junked for his “failure to make out a case using his pilot provinces,” Supreme Court Associate Justice Alfredo Caguioa said. In his dissenting opinion, Caguioa said the decision of the majority of the SC en banc to allow both the camps of Marcos and Vice President Leni Robredo to comment on the results of the manual recount covering Iloilo, Negros Oriental and […]

Guevarra: Joint Senate panel report on ninja cops “will surely be useful” in DOJ reinvestigation

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News)–The report of the joint Senate panel that probed the ninja cops issue “will surely be useful” in the Department of Justice’s reinvestigation of the case, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said on Friday, Oct. 18. According to Guevarra, “any relevant evidence presented during the Senate hearings may be adopted or presented by any interested party during the DOJ reinvestigation.” He said the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, the acting complainant, for instance, may amend […]

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

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte personally congratulated 19-year old Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo for bringing honor and glory to the Philippines with his gold-medal win at the 49th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany — the first ever Philippine victory in world gymnastics. Yulo was accompanied by his Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya, and parents Angelica and Mark Andrew, when he met the President at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang on October […]

President Duterte congratulates winning PHL athletes for bringing honor to country, gives them cash incentives

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte met Filipino athletes who gave pride and honor to the Philippines, congratulating them for their show of excellence in their respective fields of sports. Among the athletes whom President Duterte received in Malacanang were 19-year Carlos Edriel Yulo who recently won the country’s first ever gold at world artistic gymnastics championship, Nesthy Petecio who won the gold at the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, and Ernest John Obiena […]

Tropical Storm “Perla” remains almost stationary

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News)–“Perla,” now a tropical storm, remains almost stationary, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the center of the tropical storm was estimated at 790 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is in effect over any part of the country but occasional gusty conditions may […]

Metro

Some M. Manila roads to undergo repair, reblocking

October 18, 2019

(Eagle News)–Several Metro Manila roads are scheduled to undergo repair and reblocking, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said. The MMDA said the following roads will undergo the work starting Friday, Oct. 18, at 11 p.m.: Southbound Edsa Camp Crame to after Annapolis Street (beside MRT-3) Edsa before Estrella (outer lane) Edsa Panorama building to Bansalangin Street (1st lane from sidewalk) G. Araneta T. Arguelles to Bayanin (1st lane from sidewalk) Eastbound Quirino Highway Quezon City […]

At least one dead, two hurt in Navotas fire

October 18, 2019
Cancelled flights on Friday, Oct. 18

October 18, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao

October 18, 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 due to thunderstorms are expected over Zamboanga del Norte, South Cotabato and Davao del Norte within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Misamis Oriental, particularly in Cagayan de Oro, Opol, Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan; in Bukidnon, particularly in Manolo Fortich, Malitbog, […]

4.5-magnitude quake hits Cotabato

October 18, 2019
Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Mindanao anew

October 17, 2019

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

In photo: President Duterte makes his signature pose inside the Kremlin Palace

In photos: President Duterte given a tour inside the Kremlin Palace in Moscow

In photos: President Duterte honors Soviet soldiers killed in World War II at “Tomb of Unknown Soldiers”

In photo: Rodney Baloyo, who led the 2013 Pampanga drug raid, detained in a Bilibid cell after being cited in contempt

President Duterte, Russian President Putin vow stronger bilateral relations, increased cooperation during bilateral meeting

International

Deadly Turkey air strikes shatter NE Syria truce

October 18, 2019

by Delil Souleiman Agence France Presse TAL TAMR, Syria (AFP) — Deadly Turkish air strikes Friday shattered an hours-old US-brokered deal to stop Ankara’s military offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria. The ceasefire announced late Thursday was meant to provide a pause for the evacuation of Kurdish fighters from the battleground border town of Ras al-Ain and other areas Turkey wants to control along its border with Syria. The five-day suspension looked designed […]

School out for 300,000 Chicago students as teachers strike

October 18, 2019

by Bob Chiarito CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — More than 32,500 teachers and other staff walked off the job Thursday in Chicago, canceling classes for 300,000 students in the nation’s third-largest school district. At the heart of the dispute is class sizes and resources rather than pay, with teachers saying they want more social workers, nurses and librarians for their students. And they want a three-year contract instead of being locked into the current offer […]

Three gunmen killed in Brazil airport raid, kidnapping: police

October 18, 2019

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) — Heavily armed gunmen raided an airport in Brazil on Thursday, officials said, stealing money from an armored truck before fleeing and taking a mother and baby hostage. Three attackers were killed during the hourslong drama that started at 10 am (1300 GMT) at the Viracopos airport cargo terminal, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Sao Paulo, a spokeswoman for the military police told AFP. Two of the criminals were killed […]

Turkey, US agree on Syria ceasefire to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw

October 18, 2019

by Shaun Tandon and Raziye Akkoc ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) — Turkey has agreed to suspend its Syria offensive for five days and will end the assault if Kurdish-led forces withdraw from a safe zone along the border, US Vice President Mike Pence and Turkish officials said on Thursday. The agreement for a 120-hour ceasefire to allow a Kurdish militia to pull out was hailed by US President Donald Trump as a “great day” for Turkey […]

Technology

NASA and SpaceX hope for manned mission to ISS in early 2020

October 12, 2019

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — SpaceX could launch US astronauts to the International Space Station as early as next year if tests on the company’s long-delayed Crew Dragon capsule prove conclusive, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said Thursday. Bridenstine made the announcement as he toured the California headquarters of billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX, a major contractor for NASA. The visit came as Bridenstine and Musk have been engaged in a public spat over the much-delayed […]

Artificial meat is now made in space, coming to a supermarket near you

October 11, 2019
Paralyzed man walks again with brain-controlled exoskeleton

October 4, 2019

Sports

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

October 18, 2019

President Duterte congratulates winning PHL athletes for bringing honor to country, gives them cash incentives

October 18, 2019
NBA Wizards ink All-Star guard Beal to two-year extension

October 18, 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

Trump appears to slow Syria troop pullout plan

Business

Netflix revs up growth as streaming TV war looms

October 17, 2019

by Glenn CHAPMAN Agence France Presse San Francisco, United States (AFP) — Netflix shares rallied Wednesday after its latest quarterly update showed robust subscriber growth and better-than-expected profits ahead of a major escalation in the streaming television war. Netflix reported a net income of $665 million in the recently ended quarter, jumping up from $403 million in the same period last year and topping most analyst forecasts. Revenue and subscriber growth, however, came in just […]

Singapore eases monetary policy, avoids recession

October 14, 2019

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore eased monetary policy for the first time in over three years Monday as the US-China trade war bites, while the export-reliant economy narrowly avoided recession in the third quarter. The financial hub’s central bank joins others around the world, from Europe to the US, in loosening policy as fears mount of a global economic slowdown. The city-state has traditionally been the first among Asia’s export-driven economies to be affected during […]

Global stocks rise on partial US-China trade deal, pound up

October 12, 2019

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Global stocks rallied Friday as US-China trade negotiations yielded a partial deal, while the British pound surged for a second straight session on signs that London and Brussels could still avert a no-deal Brexit. The US-China agreement, announced in the closing minutes of Friday’s Wall Street session, halts new US tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect next week and includes a Chinese promise to ramp up purchases […]

Entertainment

The fight continues: A look into what the film “Guerrero Dos” is all about

October 15, 2019

By MJ Racadio Eagle News and Features contributor Official Trailer of Guerrero Dos When it comes to sports, victory comes sweet, but there can only be one declared winner. But still, there are some who suffer defeat, even physical injuries and experience the agony of pain but continues to fight until the end. And thus, the story of EBC Films’ “Guerrero Dos: Tuloy Ang Laban” continues, as the first Guerrero film’s main character boxer Ramon […]

‘Joker’ tops N. American box office for second week

October 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Warner Bros.’ “Joker” laughed best again this weekend as it took in an estimated $55 million in North American movie theaters, an industry group reported Sunday. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker” provides the backstory for the rise of Batman’s maniacal nemesis, painting a dark and disturbing portrayal of a would-be stand-up comedian’s descent into madness. Last week, the film directed by Todd Phillips — maker of “The Hangover” trilogy — set […]

Headlines

Deadly Turkey air strikes shatter NE Syria truce

School out for 300,000 Chicago students as teachers strike

Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s hands-off policy for politicians

California unveils early warning earthquake app