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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over several parts of Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over several parts of Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are expected over Davao City, Tawi Tawi, Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions were already being experienced in Dinagat Islands; Banaybanay in Davao Oriental; Mabini and Pantukan in Davao de Oro; and Panabo, Carmen, Sto. […]

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Blockchain and cryptocurrency explained in EBC’s first tech forum

By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS Continuing its thrust to provide news and information on technology along with other relevant global topics around the world, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) conducted the EBC Forum on Explaining Blockchain and Cryptocurrency last December 11, 2019, at the EBC Studio 1. In his welcome remarks, Atty. Theoben Jerdan C. Orosa said that “as a responsible company with a recognition of social responsibility, it is also the job of a […]

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Leonard leads Clippers over Lakers, 76ers impress with win over Bucks

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points as the Clippers rallied to beat the Lakers 111-106 in an all-Los Angeles NBA showdown on Wednesday. The Western Conference heavyweight clash was part of the NBA’s five-game Christmas extravaganza, which saw the Philadelphia 76ers make a statement with a 121-109 victory over the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks. Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid scored 31 points as the Sixers ran roughshod over the league’s top-rated […]

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Cancelled flights on Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27

(Eagle News) — Several flights on Thursday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 27, were cancelled due to the effects of “Ursula” in some parts of the country. Below is a list: Thursday, December 26 Cebu Pacific 5J412 Cebu-Kalibo, Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) 11:55 pm 5J413 Kalibo-Cebu, ETD 12:20 pm 5J1811 Cebu-Kalibo, ETD 2:30 am 5J419 Kalibo-Cebu, ETD 3:50 am Air Asia Z2036 Kalibo-Incheon Z2037 Incheon-Kalibo Z2028 Kalibo-Shanghai-Pudong Z2029 Shanghai-Pudong-Kalibo Z2038 Kalibo-Incheon Z2039 Incheon-Kalibo Z2058 […]

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“Ursula” slightly weakens; is forecast to exit PAR on Saturday, Dec. 28

(Eagle News) — “Ursula” has slightly weakened as it moved over the West Philippine Sea on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 1, however, is still hoisted over the northwestern portion of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island (Lubang, Looc, Paluan, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao) and Calamian Islands (Coron, Culion, Busuanga), as “Ursula,” situated 235 km northwest of Coron, Palawan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 120 […]

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Two people, including former actress, nabbed in Pasay buy-bust operation

(Eagle News) — A former actress was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Pasay on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Apart from Jennifer Kiilsgaard, 45, who went by the screen name Jenny Roa in movies in the 1990s and 2000s, Norman Viña, 49,  was nabbed by authorities in the operation on Eusebio Street in Barangay 42 at 9:50 p.m. The operation was conducted after a one-week surveillance on Roa, after police received a tip she was a […]

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DILG: At least 9 dead due to “Ursula”

(Eagle News) — At least nine people died after “Ursula” pummeled the country in recent days, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said. According to the DILG, of the nine,  three were from Balasan, Iloilo; two from Batad, Iloilo; two from Pontevedra, Capiz; and one from Abuyog, Leyte. “Ursula’s” strong winds and heavy rains brought destruction  in parts of Visayas, Mindanao and Luzon. In Ormoc, Leyte, videos showed fallen trees and damaged vehicles […]

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Duterte approves extension of validity of 2019 national budget

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the extension of the validity of the 2019 national budget. In signing Republic Act No. 11464, the President formally extended the P3.7-trillion 2019 national budget to Dec. 31, 2020. This was following a delay in the passage of the P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020. Senate President Tito Sotto has said he has already signed the proposed budget. The House of Representatives has said it would submit an […]

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3.7-magnitude quake hits Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude quake hit Davao Occidental on Thursday, Dec. 26. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 74 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 4:45 a.m. Depth of focus was 70 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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“Ursula” slightly slows down, is now over W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News)–“Ursula”  has slightly slowed down  and is now over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over Calamian Islands (Coron, Culion, Busuanga) as “Ursula,” now 155 km northwest of Coron, Palawan, packed maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is moving west northwest at 15 kph. Signal No. 1, on the […]

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Embiid leads 76ers to big win over Bucks

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Philadelphia 76ers celebrated a holiday with a rout of the NBA’s top team, thumping Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 121-109 on Wednesday. Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid scored 31 points as the Sixers ran roughshod over the league’s top-rated defense. Embiid pulled down 11 rebounds and played a key role in neutralizing reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo — who was held to 18 points on eight-of-23 […]

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Former US adviser warns of ‘imminent’ North Korea risk

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Former US national security adviser John Bolton on Monday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s North Korea policy, warning that the Asian country posed an “imminent” threat. “The risk to US forces & our allies is imminent & more effective policy is required before NK has the technology to threaten the American homeland,” tweeted Bolton, who was dismissed in September amid growing disagreements with Trump, particularly regarding his North Korea policy. […]

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