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(Eagle News)–It’s about time President Rodrigo Duterte took a break, Senate President Tito Sotto said on Monday, Nov. 11. According to Sotto, President Duterte had, after all, already been advised by his doctors to “relax even for just a few days.” “I’m sure he will be recharged thereafter,” Sotto said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President would take a three-day break this week and would stay in his house in Davao. Panelo said the […]
(Eagle News) — For Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, there is no need to extend martial law in Mindanao which is set to expire on December 31 this year. While he said that he is still waiting for the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police on the matter, he is of the view that there is no need for its extension. “Masyado nang matagal, eh (It has been going […]
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — Vandals have desecrated more than 80 graves at a Jewish cemetery in the western Danish town of Randers, police said Sunday. “More than 80 gravestones were daubed with green graffiti and some were overturned” at the Ostre Kirkegard cemetery, according toa police statement. “There are no symbols or words written on the gravestones but paint has been daubed on them,” the local Ritzau news agency quoted police spokesman Bo Christensen as […]
(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 is now 49.22 percent complete. The Department of Transportation said so far, the required rolling stock of 108 cars have been completed, and are only awaiting shipment pending the availability of the holding area. The agency said so far, the elevated guideway was under construction, while the “civil works of nine of the 14 stations are in full swing.” “Trackworks installation (is) also ongoing,” the DOTr said. The […]
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area spotted off Catanduanes is likely to develop into a tropical depression within 48 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Tropical Depression “Ramon” may affect the coastal and inland areas in the eastern sections of Luzon and Visayas during the middle and later part of this week. Within the next 24 hours, though, the trough of this LPA, which is located 1005 kilometers east of Virac, will […]
by Francisco JARA Agence France Presse LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) — Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned, caving in following three weeks of sometimes-violent protests over his disputed re-election after the army and police withdrew their backing, sparking wild celebrations in La Paz. “I resign my post as president,” the leftist Morales said Sunday in a televised address, capping a day of fast-moving events in which many ministers and senior officials quit as support […]
(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Isabela on Monday, Nov. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Palanan at 8:28 a.m. Depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will take a three-day break this week. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said according to Senator Bong Go, the President’s former longtime trusted aide, the chief executive’s rest would start on Tuesday. He said the break was upon the advice of his friends and doctors. The advice came after President Duterte complained of back pain following a motorcycle accident at the Presidential Security Group compound on Oct. 16. Doctors, however, dismissed this […]
(Eagle News)–The Manila City government has shut down stalls operating on Ilaya Street in Divisoria after the vendors’ failure to fix their trash. A video showed Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shaking his head several times as he walked by heaps of garbage that were in the middle of the street during a surprise inspection. “Hindi ba kayo nahihiya dyan o talagang baboy din kayo sa bahay? Kailangan ko pa kayo sorpresahin? Pinaghahanapbuhay ko na nga […]
by Dan Martin SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Chinese customers spent billions of dollars during the opening hours of the country’s annual “Singles’ Day” frenzy Monday, the world’s biggest 24-hour shopping event that was kicked off by US megastar Taylor Swift. E-commerce giant Alibaba said the first $1 billion spent on its platforms was reached in just 68 seconds. The total gross merchandise volume settled through its payments platform Alipay hit 100 billion yuan ($14.3 billion) […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — A state of emergency was declared on Monday and residents in the Sydney area were warned of “catastrophic” fire danger as Australia girded for a fresh wave of deadly bushfires that have ravaged the drought-stricken east of the country. For the first time, Australia’s largest city and the surrounding area faced the highest level of fire warning — with authorities cautioning that “lives and homes will be at risk”. “There is […]
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and Zambales within the next two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides,” PAGASA said.
