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Palace backs matrix that details supposed plot to oust Duterte

(Eagle News)—The Palace on Monday, April 22, backed the matrix that detailed a supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from office. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo gave reporters a copy of the matrix published in The Manila Times that linked Rappler, the Philippine Center of Investigative Journalism,  several media personalities including Howie Severino,  other leftists such as Neri Colmenares and Edre Olalia and “Bikoy” to the supposed plot. In several videos, “Bikoy” linked members of […]

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Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290

by Ishara Kodikara in Colombo and Lakruwan Wanniarachchi in Batticaloa At least 290 are now known to have died in a series of bomb blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, in the worst violence to hit the island since its devastating civil war ended a decade ago. Eight apparently co-ordinated explosions targeted Easter worshippers and high end hotels popular with international guests. The horrific death toll, which has risen dramatically […]

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PHL to sign five agreements with China in Beijing

(Eagle News)–The Philippines is slated to sign five agreements with China in Beijing later this month. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Meynardo Montealegre said the government was eyeing agreements in the areas of education, anti-corruption, official development assistance, drug rehabilitation and infrastructure, as President Rodrigo Duterte attends the second Belt and Road forum from April 25 to 27. Montelagre said during the forum, Duterte would have a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier […]

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3.2-magnitude quake hits Agusan del Sur

(Eagle News)—A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Agusan del Sur on Monday, April 22. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 4 kilometers southwest of San Luis at 9:31 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 52 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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PNP to intensify intelligence-monitoring activities following Sri Lanka blasts

(Eagle News)—The Philippine National Police will intensify its intelligence-monitoring activities following the deadly blasts that killed over 200 in Sri Lanka on Sunday, April 21. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said this was in light of the “possibility” that those responsible for the gruesome act would seek refuge in other countries, including the Philippines. So far, Sri Lanka authorities have arrested at least 13 in connection with the blasts, which took place as Catholics celebrated Easter. […]

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Duterte calls out US, Aquino admin for “doing nothing” as China built islands in W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, April 21, called out the United States and the administration of then-President Benigno Aquino III for “doing nothing” while China was building islands in the West Philippine Sea. “Why didn’t the Philippine government go there at the site with its ship and ask China ‘what are you doing here?” Duterte asked, noting that China had been conducting its construction activities even while the Philippine case against the Asian giant […]

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Isolated rainshowers expected today, April 22

(Eagle News)–Isolated rainshowers are expected in parts of the country today, April 22, as the easterlies affect Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Bicol Region, Visayas, and Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with  isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, flash floods during severe thunderstorms are also expected. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will also have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with […]

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Palace condoles with Sri Lanka over deadly blasts

(Eagle News)–The Palace has condoled with Sri Lanka over the deadly blasts in hotels and churches that killed over 200 people on Sunday, April 21. “As we recall our recent commitment to boost ties with Sri Lanka and the warm relations between the leaders our of countries, we express our sincere solidarity and offer our heartfelt prayers to the citizens of Sri Lanka,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo reiterated “expressions of […]

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Blasts at Sri Lanka hotels and churches kill 156

  A string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 156 people, including 35 foreigners. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe condemned the attacks as “cowardly” and said the government was working to “contain the situation”. Images circulating on social media and local news stations showed extensive damage at one of three churches targeted in the near simultaneous blasts on Sunday morning. Much of the church […]

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JUST IN: New blast in Sri Lankan capital, two dead: police spokesman

  A fresh blast hit a hotel in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo on Sunday, killing at least two people, a police spokesman said, after a string of explosions at churches and hotels. Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said the blast hit a hotel in the southern Colombo suburb of Dehiwala. It was the seventh attack to hit the country on Sunday, with police saying more than 150 people have been killed. Agence France Presse

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Binay wants to ban public facilities from barring entry to PWDs with pets who assist them

(Eagle News)–Senator Nancy Binay is seeking to declare as unlawful the barring of persons  with disability who are assisted by  service pets from public facilities. In filing Senate Bill No. 1674, Binay said she wants to amend Section 27 of RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons With Disabilities, among others, saying such a practice of some establishments was a form of discrimination. She said under the proposed measure,  an unreasonable denial of access […]

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NBA: Magic lose close game and home-court advantage

By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau  ORLANDO, Florida (Eagle News) – Playing to the second largest crowd in its franchise history, the Orlando Magic played well but still lost 98-93 to the Toronto Raptors in the third game of a best-in-seven series. A slow start, turnovers and a strong dose of forward Pascal Siakam contributed to the loss. Siakam shot 65 percent from the floor with 30 points and 11 rebounds, allowing Toronto to reclaim […]

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