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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower Tuesday, as a Japanese stimulus package and a decision by Australia’s central bank to cut its key interest rate failed to lift sentiment. The recent decline in oil prices also weighed on trading. KEEPING SCORE: Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.4 percent to 6,667.31. Germany’s DAX lost 1.4 percent to 10,190.80 and France’s CAC 40 was 1.4 percent lower at 4,345.95. U.S. futures also indicated a lower […]
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday his government would pursue peace talks with communist guerrillas despite an initial setback when he withdrew a ceasefire order after the rebels killed a militiaman in an attack. Duterte also announced he would release a top rebel couple, Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, from detention in another move to bolster the resumption of peace negotiations scheduled for Aug. 20-27 in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. “It’s […]
MANILA, Aug. 3 – MANILA, Aug. 3 – President Rodrigo Duterte will soon reveal the names of at least 27 local executives who are allegedly involved in illegal drug activities, Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday. ”Until now, talaga nasa kaniya iyong listahan. Pero hindi na po tatagal at ire-report na rin po niya sa publiko (The President has the list and will soon announce it to the public),” Abella said in a television […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China’s Defense Minister has urged preparations for a “people’s war at sea” to counter offshore security threats and safeguard sovereignty, state media reported Tuesday. Chang Wanquan’s comments came several weeks after an international tribunal dismissed the country’s claim to most of the South China Sea, a judgement it angrily rejected. Chang “called for recognition of the seriousness of the national security situation, especially the threat from the sea”, Xinhua news agency […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 2, visited the injured soldiers confined at the V. Luna General Hospital. During his visit, the President also promised to upgrade the facilities of the government hospital which provides hospital and medical care to Philippine soldiers.
(Eagle News) — Albuera Leyte town Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr., suspected of involvement in the illegal drug trade, has surrendered to Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa, beating the 24-hour deadline issued to him by the President. He also confirmed that his son, Kerwin, who remains at large, is a drug lord. Mayor Espinosa surrendered after President Duterte issued a “shoot on sight” order if he and his son would resist arrest. On Monday (Aug […]
GUANGZHOU, China (Reuters) – Every week, scientists in southern China release 3 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes on a 3 km (two-mile) long island in a bid to wipe out diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and Zika. The scientists inject mosquito eggs with wolbachia bacteria in a laboratory, then release infected male mosquitoes on the island on the outskirts of the city of Guangzhou. The bacteria, which occurs naturally in about 28 percent of […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing on Tuesday announced penalties for “illegal” fishing in its waters, including those it claims in the South China Sea, weeks after an international tribunal ruled that those claims have no legal basis. The Supreme Court defined penalties for boats operating in areas, including the disputed region and its contiguous economic zones, in a move that could raise regional tensions The decision appears to be an attempt to strengthen Chinese rules […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing risks triggering unintended conflict with Asian rivals through its aggressive stance in maritime disputes, Japan warned Tuesday in an annual security assessment. China’s sweeping claims over the strategic South China Sea, where it has built a series of artificial islands capable of supporting military operations despite overlapping claims from other nations, have stoked international alarm. The region’s superpower “continues to act in an assertive manner” and its actions “include dangerous […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Alarmed by the numerous prank calls received by the new emergency hotline 911 and 8888, Senator Dick Gordon proposed a law for SIM card registration to deter such occurrences. The emergency hotlines received 300 prank calls in the first 7 hours of its operations. Gordon also added that the public should be made responsible for its actions so that the emergency hotlines would be effective. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Tito Sotto proposed a bill requiring employers in the private sector to give 14th month pay to its employees. Sotto added the the ten-peso increase in the minimum wage of private sector employees is too small and an extra income should be given to help them cope up with educational and medical expenses. All rank-and-file employees, regardless of employment status and designation will be entitled to 14th month pay under […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is confident that it holds enough evidence to file administrative charges against former NCRPO Chief Director Joel Pagdilao and Chief Supt. Edgardo Tinio, two of the five former PNP generals allegedly connected with the illegal drug trade. According to NAPOLCOM Vice Chairman Rogelio Casurao, Pagdilao and Tinio failed to observe standard operating procedures regarding anti-drug operations. Casurao admitted that the NAPOLCOM may have no evidence to […]
