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United States, EU back Georgia protesters

  TBILISI, Georgia (AFP) — The United States and European Union expressed solidarity Monday with Georgia’s anti-government protesters who took to the streets after the ruling party backtracked on promises of electoral reforms. In the biggest anti-government protest in years, more than 20,000 demonstrators rallied on Sunday outside the parliament building in the capital Tbilisi urging the government to resign and calling for new legislative elections. In a joint statement, the US and EU embassies said […]

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‘Kawaii!’ Olympic robot mascots thrill Tokyo students

  TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Robot versions of Japan’s Olympic and Paralympic mascots thrilled hundreds of school children in Tokyo on Monday, striking sporting poses and displaying hearts in their electronic eyes. The event at a local elementary school was billed as a chance to showcase some of the technology Japan hopes will wow visitors at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Some 600 pupils clapped and shouted “kawaii (cute)!” as the toddler-sized versions of the Tokyo 2020 […]

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TS “Ramon” forecast to make landfall over N. Cagayan between tonight, tomorrow morning

(Eagle News)–Signal No. 2 remains hoisted over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” threatens Northern Cagayan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan (including Babuyan Islands), northern portion of Isabela (Sta. Maria, San Pablo, Maconacon, Cabagan, Sto. Tomas, Quezon, Delfin Albano, Tumauini, and Divilacan), Apayao, Kalinga, and Ilocos Norte are under Signal No. 2 as “Ramon” continues to move northwestward and is forecast to make landfall over Northern Cagayan between tonight and […]

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Case vs Albayalde, 13 policemen behind 2013 Pampanga raid deemed submitted for resolution

(Eagle News)–The criminal complaint filed against former Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde and 13 policemen behind the 2013 irregular raid in Mexico, Pampanga is now deemed submitted for resolution. This was after Albayalde and the other respondents swore by their rejoinder-affidavits at the Department of Justice. Apart from Albayalde, also present was Police Major Rodney Baloyo IV, who led the police team in the raid, and 11 of his former men. Only SP01 Ronald […]

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Asian markets mixed as dealers eye trade talks, Hong Kong rallies

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets were mixed Monday on broad optimism that China and the United States are close to a mini trade deal, while Hong Kong rallied after last week’s hefty losses but investors remain on edge over violent protests that have wracked the city. US traders sent the Dow above 28,000 for the first time on Friday after top White House officials played up the progress of negotiations with Beijing. Donald […]

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Following Duterte warning, Robredo gives assurance no sensitive information will be disclosed

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, Nov. 18, gave the assurance no sensitive information will be disclosed. “Yung assurance naman lahat ng sensitive information hindi ididisclose,” Robredo told reporters in the Senate. Robredo made the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte warned she would be fired if she revealed state secrets. The Palace in a statement defended Duterte’s move, saying it was  his “constitutional duty not only to enforce all the laws but to ensure […]

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Cancelled flights on Monday, Nov. 18

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Monday, Nov. 18, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: (5J) Cebu Pacific 5J 504 Manila-Tuguegarao 5J 505 Tuguegarao-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has hoisted a Signal No. 2 over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” approaches Northern Cagayan.

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Duterte visits wake of Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Nov. 17, visited the wake of Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei, who passed away over the weekend. Duterte was accompanied by Senator Bong Go, his former longtime aide, at the wake of the widow of business tycoon John Gokongwei Jr. in Taguig. The Gokongwei patriarch had passed away a week before his wife passed. Earlier, the Palace issued a statement condoling with the Gokongwei family. “A gentle, loving, kind, caring and […]

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Bolivia leader: Elections will be called soon

by Raúl BURGOA LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) — Bolivia’s interim president said Sunday she will call new elections soon, as the country struggles with violent unrest a week after the resignation of Evo Morales. “Very soon we will announce news regarding our main mandate: calling transparent elections,” Jeanine Anez said in a speech at the presidential palace. She did not give details, saying only that the announcement will seek the “recovery of our country’s democratic […]

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Protesters set fire to hold off police at Hong Kong campus

by Anthony WALLACE / Catherine LAI HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Pro-democracy demonstrators holed up in a Hong Kong university campus set the main entrance ablaze Monday to prevent surrounding police moving in after officers warned they may use live rounds if confronted by deadly weapons. The police warning, which came after one officer was struck by an arrow, marked a further escalation of the near six-month crisis engulfing the city. China has repeatedly warned […]

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#WalangPasok: Class cancellations for Monday, Nov. 18

(Eagle News)–Classes on Monday, Nov. 18, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Cagayan: all levels (preschool to graduate school), public and private Conner, Apayao: all levels Isabela: preschool to kindergarten Signal No. 2 has been hoisted over several areas as Tropical Storm “Ramon” moves toward N. Cagayan.

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4.0-magnitude quake hits Quezon

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Quezon on Monday, Nov. 18. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig at 4:35 a.m. Depth of focus was 8 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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