KATHMANDU, Nepal (AFP) — At least 18 people died after a bus skidded off a highway in Nepal and plunged into a deep gorge on Wednesday, authorities said, as rescuers scoured the steep terrain for survivors. The bus was traveling from the hilly Arghakhanchi district west of Kathmandu to the southern city of Butwal when it left the road and plummeted some 350 meters (1,150 feet) to the ground. “We have recovered dead bodies of […]
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Saudi crown prince visits UAE amid push to end Yemen war
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the United Arab Emirates Wednesday, as efforts to end the nearly five-year war in Yemen gain momentum. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are close allies and key members of a military coalition backing the government in Yemen against the Iran-aligned Huthi rebels. But an Emirati drawdown in July followed by fighting in southern Yemen between UAE-backed separatists and the government — still […]
Albania races against time to find earthquake survivors
by Briseida MEMA THUMANE, Albania (AFP) — Emergency workers on Wednesday pulled dust-covered corpses from the ruins of an earthquake that has claimed 30 lives in Albania, as aftershocks hampered the second day of search efforts for survivors. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake that rattled the Balkan state early Tuesday morning was the most powerful and damaging in decades. In the hard-hit coastal city of Durres and the town of Thumane, apartments and hotels collapsed into […]
Drilon denies slashing SEA Games budget
(Eagle News) — Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, denied he slashed the budget intended for the Philippines’ hosting of the Southeast Asian Games and transferred a part of it to fund projects in Iloilo, his province. “It is a complete lie. Mr. Salo is a blabbermouth and a purveyor of fake news,” Drilon said in a statement. He was referring to Kabayan party-list Rep. Ron Salo, who made the insinuation against […]
3.4-magnitude quake hits Sarangani
(Eagle News) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Sarangani on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit seven kilometers southeast of Kiamba at 6:16 p.m. Depth of focus was 20 kilometers. The following instrumental intensities were felt: Intensity III- General Santos, South Cotabato Intensity I- Kiamba, Sarangani No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
Rains forecast in parts of N. Luzon
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are expected over portions of Dilasag and Casiguran and Aurora within an hour. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are being experienced over Palanan,San Mariano, Dinapigue, San Agustin in Isabela; and Maddela in Quirino. PAGASA said these may persist for one to two hours and may effect nearby areas. […]
Senate approves proposed 2020 national budget on third and final reading
(Eagle News) — The Senate has approved the proposed 2020 national budget on third and final reading. Twenty-two senators voted in favor of the P4.1-trillion proposed budget, which President Rodrigo Duterte had certified as urgent. No one abstained. With the approval, the proposal will be tackled in the bicameral committee. The Senate contingent will be composed of Senator Sonny Angara, Senate finance panel chair; and Senators Panfilo Lacson, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, Bong Go, Imee Marcos, […]
DFA: Due to ongoing system upgrade, rescheduling feature in online appointment system temporarily unavailable
(Eagle News) — The rescheduling feature in the Department of Foreign Affairs online appointment system is temporarily unavailable, the agency said. In a statement, the DFA said this was due to an “ongoing system upgrade.” “Applicants are strongly advised to choose the date and location that is most convenient for them so as to avoid the need to reschedule,” the DFA said. If rescheduling was unavoidable, the DFA said they may make the request by […]
Leonard, George lead Clippers in NBA win over Mavericks
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, playing together for only the fourth NBA game this season, powered the Los Angeles Clippers over the Dallas Mavericks 114-99 on Tuesday. Leonard had 28 points and eight rebounds while George had 26 points and six steals as the Clippers improved to 13-5, 2 1/2 games behind the Western Conference leaders, the Los Angeles Lakers. “It’s scary now. We’re getting this thing rolling,” George said. […]
Dela Rosa: War on drugs not perfect but not a failure
(Eagle News) — Senator Ronald dela Rosa has reiterated the war on drugs, while not perfect, was not a failure. “With all honesty masasabi natin na yung ating war on drugs is not perfect… talagang hindi perfect. Bigyan mo ako ng isang bansa, pinakamagaling na bansa na perfect yung kanilang war on drugs,” Dela Rosa said at the Dangerous Drugs Board’s culminating event for the Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week 2019 in Quezon City […]
Go on SEA Games issue: Stop the blaming, let’s help each other instead
(Eagle News) — Senator Bong Go on Wednesday, Nov. 7, urged Filipinos to help each other instead of pointing fingers, amid some issues hounding the country’s hosting of the Southeast Asian Games. In a statement, Go lamented how many Filipinos were rejoicing “for the wrong reasons.” “Pumapalakpak dahil gusto nila tayong pumalpak,” Go said. In the first place, he said the organizers led by Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano were working “double time” and doing everything […]
More than P2.5 billion worth of suspected shabu seized in Makati
(Eagle News) — More than P2.5 billion worth of suspected shabu was seized on Tuesday night in Makati. The Philippine National Police said on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the P2.522 billion worth of suspected illegal drugs were seized in a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Antonio. Chinese national Liu Chao, the PNP said, was arrested. Charges are slated to be filed against the suspect.
