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by Sophie DEVILLER and Jonathan KLEIN Agence France Presse Separated from their mothers, jabbed with metal hooks, and sometimes deprived of food — many Thai elephants are tamed by force before being sold to lucrative tourism sites increasingly advertised as ‘sanctuaries’ to cruelty-conscious travelers. Balanced precariously on hind legs, two-year-old Ploy holds a ball in her trunk and flings it towards a hoop, one of many tricks she is learning in Ban Ta Klang, a […]
(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 lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Dinagat Islands, Davao Oriental and Zamboanga del Sur within one to two hours. PAGASA said these conditions are being experienced in Socorro Islands, Siargao, and in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Tago, Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin, Hinatuan. “All are […]
(Eagle News)–The National Democratic Front of the Philippines denied the New People’s Army had committed ceasefire violations in what it called armed encounters with the military and police in Bicol and Iloilo on Dec. 23. In a statement, Fidel Agcaoili, chair of the NDFP negotiating panel, said these were “defensive actions by the NPA units involved in the face of armed attacks and sustained military operations by the AFP and the PNP (special operations unit)..” […]
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) – LeBron James is expected to return on December 25 to the lineup of the Los Angeles Lakers, who are coming off their most one-sided defeat of the NBA season. James missed a 128-104 loss to the visiting Denver Nuggets on Sunday because of a strained chest muscle. The defeat was the third straight loss for the first place Lakers, who are also hoping that Anthony Davis can suit up on Wednesday when […]
by Liliana Samuel BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Former Bolivia president Evo Morales told AFP on Tuesday that he was forced from office by a United States-backed coup d’etat aimed at gaining access to the South American country’s vast lithium resources. Demand for lithium is expected to grow globally as it is one of the key components in batteries used in high-tech equipment such as laptops and electric cars. Morales resigned as president on […]
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) –Tokyo stocks opened marginally lower on Wednesday in the absence of foreign investors for the holiday season, after US shares finished a sleepy holiday-shortened session mostly lower. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slid 0.03 percent or 7.15 points to 23,823.43 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.03 percent or 0.45 points at 1,727.77. “After the US market ended mixed, the Japanese market is seen moving range-bound,” Toshiyuki Kanayama, senior […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson believes localized peace talks with Communist rebels have a better chance at success than nationwide negotiations. In a statement, Lacson said this was because “not all local government units have the same level of intensity as far as insurgency is concerned,” noting that “many LGUs do not even have insurgency concerns at all.” Apart from this, he said local officials “have a better grip of the insurgency problems in their localities than […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has maintained its strength as it moved off the coast of Capiz. The Phililppine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Western Masbate (Milagros, Aroroy, Mandaon, Balud), Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Bongabong, Bansud), southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay, southern portion of Sablayan), and Calamian Islands (Busuanga, Coron, Culion),Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Caluya, Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northwest of Claveria at 12:48 a.m. Depth of focus was 10 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Wednesday, Dec. 25, are cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Air Asia Z2550 Cebu to Caticlan Z2 551 Caticlan to Cebu Z2 921 Clark to Caticlan Z2 922 Caticlan to Clark Z2 225 Manila to Caticlan Z2 226 Caticlan to Manila Z2 227 Manila to Caticlan Z2 228 Caticlan to Manila Z2 223 Manila to Caticlan Z2 224 Caticlan to Manila Z2 925 Clark to Caticlan Z2 926 […]
(Eagle News)–“Ursula” has slightly intensified and is now over the Jintotolo channel north of Iloilo. Signal No. 3 is hoisted over Masbate including Ticao Island, Romblon, southern Oriental Mindoro (Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao), and southern Occidental Mindoro (Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay), Extreme northern Cebu including Bantayan Islands (Daanbantayan, Medellin, Bantayan, Sta. Fe, Madridejos), Capiz, Aklan, northern Antique (Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste, Culasi, Tibiao, Barbaza, Laua-an), and northern Iloilo (Calinog, Bingawan, Passi City, San Enrique, San […]
Quito, Ecuador (AFP) — The Galapagos Islands’ unique wildlife was spared after a barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel sank, causing a spill, the Ecuador government told AFP Monday. “Not a single species has been affected by the spill in San Cristobal,” the easternmost island in the chain, said Environment Minister Raul Ledesma. He added that a team of veterinarians was onsite checking animals. Authorities activated emergency protocols Sunday morning to contain the environmental […]
