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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kobe Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who died alongside her father in the helicopter crash that claimed the life of the NBA legend, had shown signs that she could further her father’s glittering basketball legacy. Her proud father once said the second-born of the Los Angeles Lakers star’s four daughters with wife Vanessa was “something else” on the basketball court. Bryant’s eldest daughter, 17-year-old Natalia, prefers volleyball, Bianka is only […]
by Leo RAMIREZ Agence France Presse WUHAN, China (AFP) — The rapid spread of a deadly virus across China caused growing global alarm on Monday, with Germany advising citizens to avoid the country, Mongolia closing its border and other nations racing to evacuate citizens trapped at the epicentre of the epidemic. The coronavirus has now killed 81 people and infected more than 2,700 across China, with cases found in around a dozen countries as […]
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Monday said the global risk from the deadly virus in China was “high”, admitting an error in its previous reports that said it was “moderate”. The UN health body said in a situation report published late Sunday that the risk was “very high in China, high at the regional level and high at the global level.” In a footnote, the WHO said there had been […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Zamboanga City, Lanao del Sur, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental and Sultan Kudarat. PAGASA said these conditions may last for one to two hours. These conditions are being experienced in Bukidnon, Sarangani, Alamada, Banisilan, Magpet, Kidapawan and in North Cotabato. […]
Palace wants impact assessment of termination of VFA included too, Guevarra says (Eagle News)–The Palace has instructed the Department of Justice to expand its scope of study on the Visiting Forces Agreement. In a text message to reporters, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the instruction was to include a preliminary impact assessment on the possible termination of the VFA. Earlier, Guevarra said the instruction was to study how to terminate the VFA that allows US […]
WUHAN, China (AFP) — Premier Li Keqiang on Monday became the most senior Chinese leader to visit Wuhan since the city was struck by the outbreak of a deadly virus that has spread across the country and sparked global concern. The virus toll has spiked to 80 dead despite a huge lockdown of Wuhan and Hubei province, home to the majority of fatalities from a disease that has infected more than 2,700 people nationwide so […]
(Eagle News) — A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked the Solomon Islands on Monday, Jan. 27, about 105 kilometers west northwest of Kirakira, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was 17.7 kilometres (11 miles) deep and was also some 140 kilometers southeast of the Pacific nation’s capital Honiara, the USGS added. It occurred at 5:02 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27 UTC time, or 1:02 p.m. Monday, Manila time.
(Eagle News) — The Batangas government on Monday, Jan. 27, reiterated that some barangays remain under permanent lockdown despite the lowering of the alert level on Taal. No resident is allowed in the following barangays that are on the volcano island, according to the provincial government’s bulletin number 4 on Taal: Sitio Tabla, Talisay Barangay San Isidro, Talisay Barangay Culawit, Balete Barangay Alas-As, San Nicolas Barangay Pulang Bato, San Nicolas Residents of Agoncillo and Laurel, […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Monday, Jan. 27, mourned the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, calling him one of basketball’s “legendary greats.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Office of the President was “saddened” after learning about the “tragic death” of the 41-year-old and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Panelo said the NBA superstar, who had visited the Philippines several times, was loved by Filipino […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China on Sunday ordered a temporary ban on the trade in wild animals as the country struggles to contain a deadly virus believed to have been spawned in a market that sold wild animals as food. Raising, transporting or selling all wild animal species is forbidden “from the date of the announcement until the national epidemic situation is over”, said a government directive. The ban was issued by the Ministry of […]
by Maggy DONALDSON LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The 2020 Grammys kicked off Sunday with an emotional tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, whose sudden death in a helicopter crash left Los Angeles in tears on music’s marquee night. Before the star-studded event’s top nominee Lizzo owned the stage at the Staples Center with a show-stopping medley of her top hits — where Bryant made NBA history as a championship-winning Laker — […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Jan. 27, were suspended in some areas due to Taal volcano’s activity and as a precaution amid the threat of a novel coronavirus. Below is a list: Province Batangas: elementary and high school levels Schools: Chiang Kai Shek College: Padre Algue and Narra campuses, all levels Pace Academy Philippine Academy of Sakya Philippine Cultural College Hope Christian High School: all levels Lorenzo Ruiz Academy: all levels Saint Jude Catholic School St. […]
