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(Eagle News) – Major roads in Metro Manila, particularly in the city of Manila, were flooded after heavy rains experienced since Thursday night. The rains were brought about by Typhoon Butchoy which enhanced the Southwest Monsoon or “hanging habagat” in the local dialect. One of the reasons seen for the floods are the drainage projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways which had been left unfinished. Heavy equipment and construction materials were left […]
by with Olivia Hampton in Washington Laura Buckman DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Snipers shot dead five police officers and injured six others in Dallas, unleashing chaos during a protest against police shootings of black men in an ongoing standoff Friday. Police had the city on lockdown after a suspect warned that bombs had been planted throughout the city center. The shootings, which the police called a “terrorist incident”, took place as several hundred people […]
by Karl MALAKUNAS Ayee Macaraig MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines is willing to share natural resources with Beijing in contested South China Sea areas even if it wins a legal challenge next week, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told AFP Friday. Yasay said President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration hoped to quickly begin direct talks with China following Tuesday’s verdict, with the negotiations to cover jointly exploiting natural gas reserves and fishing grounds within the Philippines’ exclusive economic […]
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — US President Barack Obama, who is attending a NATO summit in Warsaw, has been briefed on the killing of police officers in Dallas during a protest against police shootings of black men. “The president has been updated on the shooting of police officers in Dallas. He asked his team to keep him updated on the situation as they get additional information,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
Inaasahang magagamit na sa susunod na buwan ang hotline na magsisilbing sumbungan ng bayan laban sa mga tiwaling opisyal at kawani ng pamahalaan. Ayon kay Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, isinasapinal na nila ang mga kaukulang hakbang para magamit ang Hotline 8888 at 911 bilang National Emergency Response Center. Sa pamamagitan ng Hotline 8888, maipaparating kay Pangulong Duterte ang mga sumbong ng mga mamamayan para sa mabilis na pag-aksyon ng gobyerno. Bukod sa mga tiwaling […]
MOSKAU, Russia (AFP) — Russia warned Friday that the US deployment of an advanced missile defense system in South Korea would have “irreparable consequences”, echoing warnings by China of a threat to regional security. “The United States, supported by its partners, are continuing to build up the potential of the Asia-Pacific segment of the global anti-missile defense system, which undermines the established strategic balance in the (region) and beyond,” the foreign ministry said in a […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for appointing her as the head of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). Robredo said the position would allow her to help homeless Filipinos. The vice president was asked to report to the cabinet meeting on Monday, July 4. Other vice presidents who headed the HUDCC include Jejomar Binay and Noli De Castro.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A fifth police officer died during a shootout with snipers during a protest against police shootings of black men that also wounded six other officers and a civilian, authorities said. “It has been a devastating night. We are sad to report a fifth officer has died,” the Dallas Police Department wrote on Twitter. © 1994-2016 Agence France-Presse
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hinikayat ni Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco ang kaniyang mga kasamahan na suportahan ang inihain nitong “No Work, No Pay Bill” para matapos ang absenteeism sa Kamara. Iginiit ni Tiangco na hindi layunin ng kaniyang panukala na siraan ang institusyon ng kamara kundi ang hikayatin silang lahat na maging tapat sa kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin. Kung ang ordinaryong manggagawa aniya ay hindi nababayaran kung hindi magtrabaho, walang dahilan para maging iba […]
by Olivia HAMPTON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Four police officers were killed and seven others wounded by snipers in chaotic scenes in Dallas during a protest against police shootings of black men, with a suspect warning that bombs were planted throughout the city center. City Police Chief David Brown said two snipers shot at “police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally.” A civilian was also wounded. Police were continuing to exchange gunfire with […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing will not take a “single step back” in the contested South China Sea, state-run media said Friday, despite reports of US naval patrols close to its artificial islands ahead of a tribunal ruling in the dispute. Beijing asserts sovereignty over almost all of the strategically vital waters in the face of rival claims from Southeast Asian neighbours, and has rapidly turned reefs into artificial islands capable of hosting military planes. […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said, intelligence reports claiming that Davao City is under terror threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) did not come from the military or police. Acting Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte earlier said that ISIS militants are threatening to attack the southern city. The local military and police have been alerted to avert the plot, Duterte said. He did not […]
