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Over 6,000 pass Civil Engineering Licensure exams this November

(Eagle News) — Almost half of those who took the Civil Engineering Licensure exams given this month passed. According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 6,262 passed the 13,887 who took the test. Jaydee Niere Lucero topped the exam, with a  97.20 rating. Norejun de Guzman Osial of Bicol University-Legazpi placed second, followed by Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua graduate John Rey Moreno Pacturanan in third place, and Churchelle Mendez Ballon of UP Los Baños in fourth place. Jan Lawrence […]

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CPP: Duterte putting PHL at risk of being caught between US-China skirmish

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is putting the Philippines at risk of being caught between a “likely outbreak of armed hostilities” between America and China, the Communist Party of the Philippines said. According to the CPP, this is because “Duterte’s claims that he does not want the Philippines to be dragged into a possible break-out of war in the South China Sea are belied by his actions.” The CPP noted what it said was […]

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Duterte arrives in Papua New Guinea for APEC Summit

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday, Nov. 16, to attend the  26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from Nov. 17 to 18. The President, who had just come from a four-day stay in Singapore for the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, arrived at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. He is slated to meet with members of the Filipino community this afternoon. In an interview […]

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California authorities take DNA samples to identify fire victims

By Javier Tovar Agence France-Presse PARADISE, CA (AFP) — California authorities were taking DNA samples from relatives on Thursday to help identify victims of the western US state’s deadly wildfires and seeking to track down some 300 missing persons. At least 59 deaths have been reported so far from the sprawling blazes in northern and southern California and the toll is expected to rise as body recovery teams with sniffer dogs conduct house-to-house searches. Fifty-six […]

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More than 1,500 caravan migrants arrive at US-Mexico border

TIJUANA, Mexico (AFP) — The bulk of the migrant caravan crossing Mexico began arriving Thursday at the US border, as around 800 Central Americans reached the city of Tijuana aboard 22 buses after more than a month on the road. “We’ve finally reached Tijuana. I can’t wait to see the border. It’s been a never-ending journey, but God brought us here,” said Carmen Soto, a Honduran migrant traveling with her two young children. More than […]

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Imelda Marcos cites health issues for her absence during graft case promulgation

(Eagle News) — Former First Lady Imelda Marcos said she was not present during the promulgation of her case on Friday, Nov. 9, because her doctor had advised her against “stressful conditions” that would put her at risk. In her motion filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, Marcos said she was, after all, suffering from “multiple organ infirmities.” A medical certificate attached to the motion said the former First Lady was suffering from seven health […]

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Pangilinan: Asean-China talks on territorial dispute should be anchored on respect

(Eagle News) — Talks for the creation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea should be anchored on “respect,” Senator Kiko Pangilinan said on Thursday, Nov. 15. “Respect. For oneself, for who you’re talking to, for your countrymen, for the environment. That should be the basis of any Asean-China talks on the Code of Conduct in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea,” Pangilinan said in a statement. According to Pangilinan, […]

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Palace: Chinese President Xi to embark on state visit to PHL from Nov. 20 to 21

(Eagle News) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will be on a state visit to the Philippines from Nov. 20 to 21. This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement on Thursday, Nov. 15. According to Panelo, the visit was upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte. Xi will have been the first Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines in 13 years. In 2005, Chinese President Hu Jintao embarked […]

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Pimentel on return of Balangiga bells: “Timely, significant”

(Eagle News) — For Senator Koko Pimentel, the return of the Balangiga bells is “timely and significant” and “can only lead to the further mending and strengthening of relations between traditional allies.” “As a long-time advocate on the matter of the bells’ safe and complete return to Philippine soil, I cannot overemphasize the significance of this event, especially at this time and considering our continually evolving relationship with the US these last two years. This […]

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Locsin defends Duterte’s absence in some ASEAN meetings

(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. on Thursday, said President Rodrigo Duterte’s absence in some Association of Southeast Asian Nations events does not reflect badly on the Philippines, and did not represent a “missed opportunity” for the country. “Absolutely it doesn’t. I can tell you. I’ve seen different leaders stand up and leave, including the chairman, and it doesn’t reflect badly. Their ministers of foreign affairs sit down,” he said in a […]

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Bulacan court denies Palparan’s appeal of decision convicting him

(Eagle News) — The Malolos Regional Trial Court has denied former Major General Jovito Palparan’s appeal for it to overturn its earlier decision finding him guilty of serious illegal detention and kidnapping charges in connection with the disappearance of University of the Philippines students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeno. In his 60-page appeal filed on Sept. 19, Palparan noted what he said were the flawed testimonies that the court cited in sentencing him to reclusion perpetua, […]

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Duterte to “try (his) best” to complete negotiations on Code of Conduct in S. China Sea soon

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 15, said he would “try his best” to complete negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea the soonest possible time. The President issued the statement after Chinese Premier  Li Keqiang expressed hope for a COC in three years’ time. “Well, you know I’m the country coordinator for ASEAN-China. I will try my best. I made a very strong statement yesterday about the urgent […]

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