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Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over 8 areas

August 22, 2019
“Ineng,” now a tropical storm, maintains strength as it moves in west-northwest direction

August 22, 2019
Duterte maintains he will raise arbitral ruling with China even if some have told him not to do so

August 21, 2019
DA implements quarantine in areas affected by swine deaths, to get lab test results in 2 weeks to 3 months

August 21, 2019
Cardema claims he paid P2 million to congresswoman for Guanzon’s vote to accredit Duterte Youth partylist

August 21, 2019

National

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 hoisted over 8 areas

August 22, 2019

(Eagle News)–A Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was hoisted over several areas on Thursday, Aug. 22, as Tropical Storm “Ineng” slightly intensified and moved in a west-northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Kalinga, Northern Abra and Ilocos Norte are under the signal. As of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was located 725 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora, […]

“Ineng,” now a tropical storm, maintains strength as it moves in west-northwest direction

August 22, 2019

(Eagle News)–Now-Tropical Storm “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moves in a west-northwest direction. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” was so far located 970 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon or 910 km east of Casiguran, Aurora. It is packing maximum sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers, moving at 25 kilometers per hour. The outer rainbands of […]

Duterte maintains he will raise arbitral ruling with China even if some have told him not to do so

August 21, 2019

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Aug. 21, maintained he would raise the arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line during his trip to China even if some have told him not to do so. “Sabi nila hindi pag-usapan, sabi ko no. If I’m not allowed as a President of a sovereign nation to talk whatever I want to talk about then let us rather not talk altogether. ‘Wag na,” the President said at the […]

Panelo denies hand in impending release of Antonio Sanchez

August 21, 2019

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Wednesday, Aug. 21, denied he was behind the impending release of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez, who was convicted of the rape and murder of two University of the Philippines students. “As pointed out by (Justice) Secretary (Menardo) Guevarra, hindi kailangan ng kahit sinong na tao mag-intervene o lumakad sa release kasi may batas na,” Panelo, a counsel for Sanchez then, said. Panelo was referring to Republic Act […]

DA implements quarantine in areas affected by swine deaths, to get lab test results in 2 weeks to 3 months

August 21, 2019

(Eagle News) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) will still know in two weeks to three months the cause of increased swine deaths in backyard farms in some areas, as the department continues to not disclose these places with unexplained swine deaths. At the same time, the DA assured the public that the pork being sold in the markets and grocery stores are safe as areas within the one kilometer radius of those with […]

Metro

2 alleged drug suspects killed in buy-bust op in Pasig; over P6.8-million worth of illegal drugs seized

August 22, 2019

(Eagle News)–Over P6.8-million worth of illegal drugs were seized on Thursday, Aug. 22, from two suspects who were also killed in the buy-bust operation in Pasig. The National Capital Region Police Office said Jalal “Bon Jovie” Salamoden and Sampiano “Sonny” Rason, alleged members of the gang of convicted druglord Amin Imam Buratong, died after they fought it out with authorities in front of a convenience store on Felix Avenue corner Kabayanihan Street in Barangay Dela Paz. […]

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, nearby areas

August 20, 2019
Vico Sotto fires Pasig official for “abusive behavior, questionable practices”; dismissed exec leaves office empty

August 20, 2019

Agila Pilipinas

3.0-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

August 22, 2019

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Thursday, Aug. 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 28 kilometers southeast of Tarragona at 6:30 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 5 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

August 21, 2019
JUST IN: 4.0-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

August 21, 2019

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

In photos: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno presents plan to turn Manila into a “green city”

In photos: Historic Itbayat Catholic Church severely damaged after strong Batanes quakes

In photos: Duterte meeting with local executives in Palace

Look: Presidential Spokesperson Panelo wears black suit with unique design for SONA 2019

News in photos: Pacquiao outclasses Thurman in age-defying boxing match

International

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

August 22, 2019

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet dangerous for humans but called for more research into potential future risk. In its first report into the effects of microplastics on human health, WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water. “The headline messages to reassure drinking water consumers around the world, that based on this assessment, our assessment […]

Firefighters stabilise Canary Islands fire, most residents go home

August 22, 2019

MADRID, Spain (AFP) – Most residents in the Spanish holiday island of Gran Canaria who were evacuated over a raging wildfire were able to return home Wednesday after firefighters aided by cooler temperatures and calmer winds managed to stabilise the blaze, local officials said. Flames as high as 50 metres (160 feet) had complicated the battle against the blaze burning since Saturday on the western slopes of the volcanic island located off northwest Africa, prompting […]

Pentagon axes troubled $1 bn contract for missile defense

August 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it is terminating a troubled billion-dollar program to develop a ballistic missile interceptor, citing design problems. The Defense Department said it would seek bids for a new version of the weapons system called the Redesigned Kill Vehicle, or RKV. The program was being led by Boeing. “Ending the program was the responsible thing to do,” said Michael Griffin, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering. […]

Brazil’s Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs as Twitter erupts

August 22, 2019

by Johannes MYBURGH Agence France-Presse SALVADOR, Brazil(AFP) – Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil have ignited a firestorm on social media, with President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday suggesting green groups started the blazes. Images of fires purportedly devouring sections of the world’s largest rainforest have gone viral on Twitter. #PrayforAmazonas is the top trending hashtag in the world on Wednesday, with more than 249,000 tweets. “No matter how successful we are, if […]

Technology

Singapore to trial driverless buses booked with an app

August 20, 2019

SINGAPORE (AFP) — Singapore will next week begin a public trial of driverless buses that can be booked with an app, part of ambitions to roll out autonomous vehicles across the city-state. Well-organised and high-tech, Singapore has become a testbed for self-driving vehicles, developing home-grown technology and inviting foreign companies to trial their own. Four driverless mini-buses will follow a 5.7 kilometre (3.5-mile) route on the resort island of Sentosa from August 26 to November […]

Facebook launches tool to let users control data flow

August 20, 2019
New planet discovered in orbit of young Milky Way star

August 20, 2019

Sports

Basketball coach Blatt reveals multiple sclerosis battle

August 20, 2019

PIRAEUS, Greece (AFP) — Olympiakos basketball coach David Blatt revealed on Monday that he had been diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). “Sometimes life throws things at you that really have no explanation or rhyme or reason. Those are moments that upon recognizing you have to make choices that test your true character,” the 60-year-old Israeli American said in a letter to the team. Blatt said he was diagnosed with PPMS a few months […]

NBA Lakers eye Howard with Noah also available: reports

August 20, 2019
Alibaba co-founder Tsai set to own all of NBA Nets: reports

August 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

Cathay Pacific’s torrid week ends with shock CEO resignation

August 16, 2019

by Jerome TAYLOR / Elaine YU Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Cathay Pacific announced the shock resignation on Friday of its CEO Rupert Hogg, compounding a torrid week for the Hong Kong carrier after it was excoriated by Beijing because some staff supported pro-democracy protests. The 72-year-old airline has been left reeling after it became ensnared in the hardening of rhetoric from the communist mainland over ten weeks of anti-government protests […]

Global stocks choppy amid angst over trade war, bond yields

August 16, 2019

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — European stock markets lost ground again Thursday as investors all but gave up hope that a US-China trade war could be nearing its end, while US equities staged a tentative rebound on some solid data. Fears over the stand-off between the world’s economic superpowers added to jitters over the state of global growth, and inflicted heavy losses on equities Wednesday, including the worst one-day fall this year on Wall […]

Global stocks rally as US delays key China tariffs

August 14, 2019

by Jürgen HECKER Agence France-Presse NW YORK, United States (AFP) — Global stock markets rallied on Tuesday and oil prices surged in a wave of relief after US President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on key consumer items from China, giving investors hope for some detente in the US-China trade war. The announcement caused a dramatic turnaround in equity markets, which had retreated earlier under the combined impact of tensions in Hong Kong, economic crisis in […]

Entertainment

‘No Time To Die’ revealed as title of latest Bond film

August 21, 2019

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The next James Bond film and the last to feature Daniel Craig as 007 will be called “No Time To Die” and released in April, the franchise announced on Tuesday. The 25th installment of the British spy saga will see Bond drawn out of retirement by his friend and CIA agent Felix Leiter to embark on a treacherous mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist, according to the official plot […]

Marvel films to lose Spider-Man as Sony deal breaks down: reports

August 21, 2019

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Marvel’s superhero films could be left without their most famous character after talks to “share” Spider-Man broke down between the Disney-owned studio and rival Sony, Hollywood media reported Tuesday. The Marvel movies have together grossed $22 billion at the global box office, and British actor Tom Holland’s Spider-Man has become an increasingly central figure in the most lucrative franchise in film history. But while the teen web-slinger has for […]

English town celebrates hometown hero Ed Sheeran

August 20, 2019

by Pauline FROISSART IPSWICH, United Kingdom (AFP) — The little-known town of Ipswich in eastern England has historically prided itself on farming and football, but is now celebrating the stellar pop career of its most famous son, Ed Sheeran. The global hit machine’s journey to stardom began in the nearby town of Framlingham, where he played his first gig in front of around 30 people. Fourteen years later, the singer is capping off a two-year […]

Headlines

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

Firefighters stabilise Canary Islands fire, most residents go home

Going ‘nude’: UK supermarkets test plastic-free zones

Poo to the rescue: how fecal transplants can save starving koalas

Various personalities and world leaders greet INC on its 105th anniversary