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(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, Dec. 10, hit a United States judge grant of asylum to a Filipino couple who claimed they might suffer political persecution if they are sent back to the Philippines because they were Duterte critics. The asylum to Rene Flores and his wife joy, who had been staying in the US since 2000, was granted by a San Francisco immigration judge last week. “The Palace finds it amusing that […]
(Eagle News) – A British couple who have been visiting the Philippines since April this year to vlog about the country’s best travel spots, have expressed their support and admiration for Filipino athletes competing in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Matt and Molly of the Youtube Channel “Dabble and Travel” have also watched some of the SEA Games events, including a gymnastics event of Filipino teenager, Carlos Yulo. They were also there to watch the […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit Occidental Mindoro on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 15 kilometers northwest of Abra de Ilog at 6:39 a.m. Depth of focus was 117 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country today, Dec. 10. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bicol Region, Quezon, and Samar provinces will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the tail-end of a cold front affecting Bicol. Flash floods or rain induced landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region and Aurora province will have cloudy skies with light rains due […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines is set to be the over-all champion of the 30th Southeast Asian Games as Day 9 ends with the host country grabbing 137 gold medals and a total medal haul of 345. The country also has 102 silvers and 106 bronze medals as of late evening of December 9. Thailand grabbed the second spot with 84 golds, 91 silvers and 102 bronzes, while Vietnam is third with 79 golds, […]
by Eric BERNAUDEAU Agence France Presse LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday banned Russia for four years from major global sporting events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, over manipulated doping data. WADA’s executive committee, meeting in Lausanne, handed Russia the four-year suspension after accusing Moscow of falsifying laboratory doping data handed over to investigators earlier this year. Not only will Russia be ruled […]
by Neil SANDS / with Holly Robertson in Sydney Agence France Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died. Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon — hurling ash and rock high into the air. […]
(Eagle News)–A live coverage of the Maguindanao massacre on Dec. 19 may be in the offing after the Supreme Court confirmed it had asked the government’s network for the same. In a letter dated Dec. 5, SC spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka asked Julieta Claveria-Lacza, PTV4 general manager and chief operating officer, for “technical support by providing cameras and the airtime” for the promulgation, which he said was “of the paramount public interest.” He said the […]
(Eagle News)–Gazini Ganados won Best National Costume at the Miss Universe 2019 beauty pageant held in Atlanta, USA, after all. This was the clarification issued by the Miss Universe organization on its Twitter account. “@iAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini,” the organization said. Earlier, Harvey announced Ganados as the winner of the award. A picture of Ganados wearing the Philippine eagle-inspired […]
(Eagle News)–Former President Noynoy Aquino is in the hospital for a “scheduled checkup and routine procedure.” Abigail Valte, Aquino’s spokesperson, made the clarification following reports Aquino had been rushed to the hospital for a heart procedure. According to Valte, Aquino was “alright” and in “high spirits.” “While he is currently under observation, I was able to speak to him and apprise him of what is being reported in media. Nagbiro pa na baka daw kaya […]
by Neil SANDS WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — At least one person was left in a critical condition when New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the volcanic island — also known as Whakaari — off New Zealand’s north coast had erupted while groups of tourists were visiting. “It is very much an evolving situation and […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Dec. 9, said Gazini Ganados gave the country “pride and glory” despite her loss in the Miss Universe 2019 pageant held in Atlanta, USA. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Ganados did this by showcasingt “the unique beauty and talent of the Filipina.” Panelo said Ganados’ “experience in joining the prestigious beauty pageant should add further to her development as a beauty queen.” “The Palace lauds Miss Philippines […]
