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Light rains expected in parts of PHL today

(Eagle News)-Light rains are expected in parts of the country today, Dec. 31. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley Region, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao will have cloudy skies with light rains as the northeast Monsoon affects extreme Northern Luzon. Ilocos Region and the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, on […]

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2019 was hottest year on record for Russia

  MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — This year was the hottest ever registered in Russia, the country’s weather chief said on Monday, as climate change pushes global temperatures to record highs. “This year in Russia was the hottest for the entire period of instrumental observations,” the head of the Gidromedtsentr weather service, Roman Vilfand, told Russian news agencies. He said Moscow’s average temperature for 2019 had hit 7.6-7.7 degrees Celsius (45.7-45.9 degrees Fahrenheit), beating the previous […]

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In photos: The vicarage where Dr. Jose Rizal wrote the last chapters of Noli Me Tangere

Fotos: Das Pfarrhaus, wo Dr. Jose Rizal die letzten Kapitel von Noli Me Tangere schrieb   By Malou Francisco  EBC Europe bureau/ Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – While in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany, Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal went to the University of Heidelberg to practice ophthalmology. He would walk through the Odenwald Hills for three hours covering 12 kilometers. (Während seines Aufenthalts in Wilhelmsfeld besuchte der philippinische Nationalheld Dr. Jose Rizal die Universität Heidelberg, […]

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President Duterte slams Manila Water’s Ayala, Maynilad’s Pangilinan over water contracts

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dec. 30, accused two Filipino businessmen of syndicated estafa and corruption over what he said were Manila Water’s and Maynilad’s onerous contracts with the government. “‘Yung nagtatanong kayo, saan ‘yung big fish? Saan ‘yung mga corruption, saan ‘yung malalaki? O, i-deliver ko na sa inyo ngayon. Si Ayala pati si Pangilinan,” Duterte said. Fernando Zobel de Ayala is the chairman of Manila Water. Manuel V. Pangilinan is, […]

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DFA to repatriate remains of 2 Filipinos who died in Singapore car crash

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has plans to repatriate the remains of the two Filipinos who died after a car lost control and crashed in Singapore on Friday afternoon. The DFA said, through the Embassy, it is now in touch with authorities for the repatriation of the Filipinos who were killed after a vehicle crashed in Lucky Plaza. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore said  four others were hurt in the incident. Of the four, two […]

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AFP pays tribute to Rizal: He was selflessly devoted to duty, country, people

(Eagle News)–The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Monday, Dec. 30, paid tribute to national hero Jose Rizal for his “selfless devotion to duty, to country and people.” “He exudes the leadership principles of a Filipino trooper. He labored tirelessly to improve himself personally and professionally. He led by example,” AFP spokesman Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo said in a statement. According to Arevalo, Rizal “sought responsibility in the fight for nationalism and took responsibility and […]

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President Duterte says he asked Año to handle, “fix” PNP until the end of his term

(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dec. 30, said he has asked Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano to lead the Philippine National Police. “Dito okay lang, sa mga probinsiya mahusay ang mga pulis. But in Manila… that’s why I did not appoint a PNP (chief), ” the President said in a speech in North Cotabato. As Interior Secretary, Año oversees the PNP. Año had recommended three police officials to the chief PNP post-Police Lieutenant General Camilo […]

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Tourists at risk as heatwave fuels Australia bushfires

Sydney, Australia (AFP) — Thousands of tourists risked being stranded in Australia’s south east Monday, as a new heatwave left firefighters across the country bracing for another round of potentially catastrophic bushfire. Hundreds of blazes are burning across Australia, which is experiencing a devastating summer bushfire season fueled by a prolonged drought and climate change. More than 30,000 people were told to evacuate Victoria state’s popular East Gippsland region Sunday amid fears soaring temperatures and gusting winds […]

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‘Star Wars’ stays aloft to again top N.America box office

Los Angeles, United States (AFP)-“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” stayed on a strong glide path in North American theaters, taking in an estimated $73.6 million for the three-day weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The Disney film, marketed as a grand finale of the nine-film “Skywalker Saga,” has had mixed reviews and was down considerably from last weekend’s lofty $177.4 million opening. But it has compiled a strong domestic total of $364.5 million. It again […]

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UAE denies developing popular Mideast app as spy tool

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — The United Arab Emirates on Saturday denied reports that a popular mobile application developed in the country was used for government spying. Apple and Google removed the ToTok app from their marketplaces last week following a report claiming it allowed the UAE government to track users’ conversations, movements and other details. But the country’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority said in a statement that UAE laws “prohibit any kind of data breach […]

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Hong Kong stocks open with gains

Hong Kong, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks rose Monday morning, building on last week’s gains fueled by easing trade tensions and positive sentiment on Wall Street. The Hang Seng index added 1.30 percent, or 361.21 points, to 28,225.42 in early trade. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.23 percent, or 6.87 points lower, at 2,998.17 on Monday. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China’s second exchange, lost 0.37 percent, or 6.26 points, to […]

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Dolphins stun Pats as Chiefs win for bye, Eagles advance

Los Angeles, United State  (AFP)-The Miami Dolphins stunned the New England Patriots 27-24 on Sunday, allowing the Kansas City Chiefs to seize an NFL first-round playoff bye with a 31-21 triumph over the Los Angeles Chargers. The heavily favored Patriots’ loss on their home field at Gillette Stadium, coupled with the Chiefs’ win, means Tom Brady and the reigning Super Bowl champions will play in the wild card round for the first time since 2009 — […]

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