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Lorenzana: OFWs in Iran, Libya, Lebanon who wish to come home will be assisted by gov’t

(Eagle News)–Filipinos in Iran, Libya and Lebanon who wish to come home due to the developments in the Middle East will be assisted by the government. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana made the statement after Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the mandatory repatriation only applies to OFWs in Iraq. “Personnel to be deployed in the conflict areas will exclusively assist in the repatriation and humanitarian operations,” Lorenzana said. Lorenzana said the Philippine government will also […]

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Citizens battle to save China’s sickly ‘mother river’

by Poornima WEERASEKARA HENAN, China (AFP) — Water has been a source of death as well as a source of life for a generation in Shenqiu, a region fed by a tributary of China’s heavily polluted Yangtze river and pockmarked with notorious “cancer villages”. Residents often faced a bitter choice: drink dirty, discolored water and risk sickness, or pay high prices for bottled water and risk poverty. But artist-turned-environmentalist Huo Yalun has been on a […]

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PHIVOLCS: 4.0-magnitude quake struck Zambales on Thursday night

(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Zambales on Thursday night, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Friday, Jan. 10. PHIVOLCS said the quake, which hit at 10:16 p.m., had its epicenter 28 kilometers southwest of Cabangan. The following intensities and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensities: Intensity II – San Antonio & Cabangan, Zambales Intensity I – Iba & Botolan, Zambales Instrumental Intensity: Intensity I – Olongapo City; Marikina City Depth of […]

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California governor seeks $1.4 billion for homelessness crisis

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — California Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking $1.4 billion dollars from lawmakers to tackle the escalating homelessness crisis in his state and plans to use the money to open shelters, pay rent and provide health care, his office said. The Democratic governor, who plans to formally submit his proposal on Friday, this week also signed an executive order directing agencies to identify state-owned land that can be used as temporary […]

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NAIA ready to host repatriation of OFWs from Middle East

(Eagle News)– The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is ready to host the expected repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers from the Middle East amid tensions in the region. Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Ed Monreal said the airport shall provide holding areas where OFWs can be processed and given briefings. He said they were also ready to deploy their medical team at the holding areas for those who may need medical help upon arrival, and will […]

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Angkas asks QC court to exclude two other players in motorcycle taxi pilot study

Urges court to stop imposition of cap on number of participating riders, too (Eagle News) — Angkas has asked a Quezon City court to stop the imposition of a cap on the number of participating riders in the pilot run of motorcycle taxis and to exclude the two other motorcycle ride-hailing service providers WeMove Things/JoyRide and Move It in the pilot program. In its petition filed before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 223, […]

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Taiwan rivals in final election push as China’s shadow looms

by Jerome TAYLOR TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan’s presidential rivals will hold mass rallies later Friday in a final push to convince voters ahead of a closely watched election that looks set to infuriate China and send ripples far beyond its borders. Some 19 million people are eligible to vote on Saturday to choose between two leaders with very different visions for Taiwan’s future — in particular how close the self-ruled island should tack to […]

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3.1-magnitude quake hits Antique

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Antique  on Friday, Jan. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 7:42 a.m., had its epicenter 23 kilometers northwest of Caluya. Depth of focus was one kilometer. An instrumental intensity II was felt in Malay, Aklan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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US House votes to limit Trump war powers against Iran

by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) –US lawmakers concerned about rushing to war with Iran adopted a measure Thursday aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against the Islamic republic. The resolution was introduced by Democrats after Trump’s order to kill an Iranian commander and retaliatory missile strikes by Tehran dramatically escalated tensions and raised fears of a devastating war between the two foes. The mostly symbolic but politically […]

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Rains expected in parts of country

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the Philippines today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly  cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains on the other hand. PAGASA said Mindanao and Eastern Visayas will have cloudy […]

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Guaido calls protest Thursday against Venezuela’s Maduro

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido called on supporters to rally Thursday against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in a bid to rekindle popular momentum against an “illegitimate” leader. Guaido urged a new round of protests after he was sworn in earlier this week for another term as National Assembly speaker following a standoff with the armed forces. Amid skepticism that he can still mobilize large crowds as at the height […]

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Fire-hit Australian farmers vow to rise from the ashes

by Glenda KWEK BATLOW, Australia Steve Bellchambers is digging pits to bury the carcasses of livestock killed by bushfires which swept through his farm in Batlow, New South Wales. He is one of several dozen residents who remained in the southeastern Australian town to protect his animals as authorities urged everyone to leave last week, calling the place “undefendable”. Bellchambers lost his home and many of his animals — some he was forced to shoot […]

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