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Palace sees dismissal of motion for ICC to probe PHL drug war

(Eagle News)–The Palace is predicting a dismissal of the motion urging the International Criminal Court to determine whether it can investigate the Philippines war on drugs. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace believes the ICC’s decision would be consistent with its ruling on the communication filed by former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and former Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales against China’s President Xi Jinping and several others. “Dismissal for lack of […]

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Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn

  SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Out of control bushfires forced residents in eastern Australia to flee their homes on Saturday, as other parts of the country braced for a heatwave due next week. Bushfires are common in the country but scientists say this year’s season has come earlier and with more intensity due to a prolonged drought and climatic conditions fuelled by global warming. Scorching temperatures have tipped above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) close […]

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Senate reso to honor cop who died while protecting students from Misamis Oriental grenade attack

(Eagle News)–Senator Sonny Angara is set to file a resolution honoring the policeman who was killed while trying to shield students from a grenade hurled by an assailant in a Misamis Oriental campus on Nov. 28. In a statement, Angara said it was only “proper” the Senate recognized Police Master Sergeant Jason Magno for his heroism, having made the ultimate sacrifice when he used his body to cover a grenade thrown by the man who […]

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De Lima backs calls for live media coverage of Maguindanao massacre verdict

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has backed some media organizations’ calls for a live coverage of the promulgation of the Ampatuan massacre case on Dec. 19. According to De Lima, who is facing drug-related charges, “as someone who is undergoing an undeserved trial that was initially shut off from the world to watch, I understand the importance of making public every single detail of the verdict of this case, which dragged on with the defense […]

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Updated SEA Games 2019 medal tally as of Saturday noon

(Eagle News)–This table provided by South East Asian Games 2019 organizers shows the medal tally of participating countries in the biennial sports event. The tally, which is as of noon, December 7, shows the Philippines pulling away with 73 golds, 55 silvers and 50 bronzes, for a total of 178 medals. Vietnam holds second place with 38 golds, 42 silvers and 54 bronzes, or 134 medals. Indonesia  is in third place, with 41 golds, 40 […]

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3.3-magnitude quake hits Bukidnon

(Eagle News)–A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bukidnon on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 2 kilometers southeast of Don Carlos at 11:46 a.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. An intensity III was felt in Don Carlos, Bukidnon. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.    

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Cancelled flights on Saturday, Dec. 7

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Saturday, Dec. 7, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: (DG) Cebgo DG 6009/6010 Manila-Basco-Manila (M8) Skyjet M8 816/817 Manila-Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said scattered rains and cloudy skies are expected in four provinces due to the tail-end of a cold front and the northeast monsoon.    

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Gatchalian wants institutionalization of DepEd’s ALS

(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for the institutionalization of the Alternative Learning System, noting that many people have yet to be reached by the Department of Education’s parallel learning program. According to Gatchalian, the government needs to reach out to 24 million who did not graduate from high school, “but we’re only addressing 600,000 a year.” “That’s barely one percent of the total required enrollment,” he said. He added that   based on the DepEd’s […]

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Cloudy skies, scattered rainshowers forecast in four provinces

(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and scattered rainshowers are forecast over four provinces as the tail-end of a cold front affects the eastern section of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said these conditions will be experienced in the provinces of Apayao, Isabela and Cagayan including Babuyan Islands. Cloudy skies with scattered light rains are expected over Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Batanes, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, […]

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Amid race for SEA Games gold, Filipino surfer rescues Indonesian competitor being hit by strong waves

(Eagle News) –Filipino Roger Casugay  didn’t mind setting aside the battle for the South East Asian Games gold in the surfing competition on Friday, Dec. 6. For him, it was more important to save his competitor, Indonesia’s Arip Nurhidayat, who was being hit by strong waves after his leash got detached from his surfboard during the ongoing event in La Union, netizen Jefferson Ganuelas said. The scenes were captured by Ganuelas in pictures, which were […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over Quezon, parts of Bulacan

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over  Quezon and parts of Bulacan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Quezon in the next one to two hours. These conditions are being felt in Norzagaray and in Dona Remedios Trinidad in Bulacan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash […]

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Efren “Bata” Reyes gets bronze in SEA Games carom

(Eagle News) — Four-time eight-ball world champion Efren “Bata” Reyes settled for a bronze medal in the men’s 1-cushion carom event at the 30th Southeast Asian Games, after being defeated by his Vietnamese opponent who advanced to the finals instead. Reyes bowed down to Dinh Nai Ngo, with a score of  100-14. On Wednesday, Reyes destroyed his Thai opponent, Punyawee Thongchai, 100-37. In previous interviews, Reyes had said he would do his best to get […]

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