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(Eagle News)– The Office of the Solicitor General on Friday, Dec. 6, said it would exhaust “all available legal remedies” against the decision issued by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Singapore that ordered the Philippine government to indemnify Manila Water for losses it supposedly incurred due to the state’s refusal to implement higher water rates. In a statement, the OSG said that while “the OSG respects its obligation to keep confidential the arbitration proceedings, […]
by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a legislative agenda on Thursday that touts tax cuts and tougher climate actions in the first test of his new minority government. After a nasty election fight and his rejection of a formal coalition, Trudeau must rely on the backing of opposition parties on a case-by-case basis to stay in power. That starts with garnering support for his agenda, which was outlined […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippines continued to dominate the 30th Southeast Asian Games after Day 5 with 63 gold medals, 45 silvers and 32 bronze medals. The host country now has a total medal haul of 140. Second is Vietnam with 31 golds, 35 silvers and 41 bronze medals, or 107 medals in all. Third is Indonesia with 27 golds, 36 silvers and 39 bronze medals, or 102 medals in all. Fourth is Singapore […]
(Eagle News)–Classes on Friday, Dec. 6, were suspended in some areas due to bad weather. Below is a list: Albay – all levels (public and private) Cagayan – all levels (public and private) The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains are expected in parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon affecting the eastern part of Northern Luzon and the tail-end of a cold front.
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Los Angeles superstar LeBron James Thursday defended the late-game celebrations that saw him hop off the sidelines in his stockinged feet to cheer as his teammates wrapped up an NBA victory in Utah. James, his work over for the night after he scored 20 points in just under 30 minutes on court, had autographed his shoes and handed them over to two young fans as the game wound down. […]
(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of the country as the tail-end of a cold front affects the eastern section of Northern Luzon and the northeast monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rains are possible. Ilocos Region will have cloudy skies with light rains, while Metro Manila […]
by Sarah LAI SHENZHEN, China (AFP) — Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said on Thursday it has petitioned a US court to overturn a ban that prevents carriers in rural America from buying the firm’s equipment by tapping an $8.5-billion federal fund. Huawei’s petition said the ban — imposed last month against the company and its Chinese rival ZTE on national security grounds — failed to substantiate claims that Huawei was a threat and was a […]
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — Authorities in Greece on Thursday were investigating possible arson in a four-star Athens hotel fire in which three people were hurt, state news agency ANA said. The agency cited fire department sources who said jerry cans containing “a flammable liquid” were found on the first and second floors of the Athenaeum Palace, one of the capital’s newest luxury hotels. The fire is believed to have started on the first floor of […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — More than 140,000 people died from measles worldwide in 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) and US authorities said Thursday, the result of global vaccination rates that have stagnated for almost a decade. Poorer countries were hardest hit, with the vast majority of measles cases and deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. Wealthier countries, however, have also been battling their own outbreaks, with four European nations losing their “eliminated” status in 2018. […]
by Anuj Chopra with Luc Olinga in New York RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Aramco on Thursday priced its long-awaited IPO at the high end of the target range, raising $25.6 billion and giving the energy giant a valuation of $1.7 trillion in the world’s biggest stock sale. Aramco priced its initial public offering at 32 riyals ($8.53) per share, surpassing the $25 billion raised by Chinese retail giant Alibaba when it debuted on […]
(Eagle News)–A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 169 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos at 8:24 p.m. Depth of focus was 54 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Reported Intensities: Intensity III – Glan, Malapatan and Alabel, Sarangani Intensity II – General Santos City; Koronadal City and Tampakan, South Cotabato Instrumental Intensities: Intensity IV […]
(Eagle News) — Several flights on Friday, Dec. 6, are cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: SkyJet M8 816 Manila-Basco M8 817 Basco-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Tisoy” has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but rains will still prevail in parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front.
