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New admin raps filed vs 13 cops behind 2013 Pampanga raid

(Eagle News)–New administrative charges have been filed against the 13 policemen behind the irregular drug raid in Pampanga in 2013. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the charges for serious irregularity in the performance of duty for mishandling of confiscated drugs and instruments; dishonesty for  making untruthful statements in their affidavits of direct participation; grave misconduct for giving false testimony against the accused and making untruthful statements when they testified under oath during the Senate Blue […]

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Video game ‘Death Stranding’ bids to rekindle hope

by Jitendra JOSHI Agence France Presse London, United Kingdom (AFP) — In a world fractured by political populism and divisive voices on social media, can a video game build bridges to harmony? The Japanese auteur behind “Death Stranding” hopes so. The much-hyped title comes out for Sony’s PlayStation 4 on Friday and is the first creation of Hideo Kojima, the acclaimed designer of the Konami studio’s mega-selling “Metal Gear” series, since he went independent in […]

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Dow edges to another record on trade optimism

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Wall Street stocks paused Tuesday in record range on rising hopes over US-China trade talks as US services sector data topped expectations. The Dow mustered a narrow record for a second day in a row, while the S&P 500 fell slightly and the Nasdaq was flat. Hopes that the United States and China will soon seal “phase one” of a trade agreement got another push Tuesday following a Wall […]

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Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes at fresh 13-month high

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed at a fresh 13-month high on Wednesday on optimism over US-China trade talks. The Nikkei 225 index, which logged its best finish in nearly 13 months on Tuesday, added 0.22 percent, or 51.83 points, to end at 23,303.82. The broader Topix index was flat, edging up 0.02 percent, or 0.29 points, at 1,694.45. Wall Street stocks held firm in record range on Tuesday thanks to rising […]

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Dormitorio family files admin raps vs doctors who treated PMA cadet for UTI

(Eagle News)–The family of Darwin Dormitorio on Wednesday, Nov. 6, filed administrative charges against the  doctors who treated the Philippine Military Academy cadet for UTI before he died of what turned out to be internal injuries. The family, who was represented by Dormitorio’s brother Dexter, filed the charges for  gross negligence, immoral or dishonorable conduct and for violations of the Code of Ethics of Physicians  and the accepted principles of the international code of ethics […]

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Palace, PNP welcome, fully support Robredo’s decision to help fight drug war to “save innocent lives”

(Eagle News) – The Philippine government will now have a renewed and strengthened full approach on the drug war now that Vice-President Leni Robredo has accepted the position as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD), as various government agencies vowed to fully support her. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Robredo is now part of the cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte, and could attend all cabinet meetings, especially those related to the drug […]

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Palace welcomes Robredo’s acceptance of ICAD co-chairmanship

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Nov. 6, welcomed Vice President Leni Robredo’s acceptance of President Rodrigo Duterte’s designation of her as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the next step was for Robredo to see Duterte so she would know what the job specifically entails. Panelo said in a television interview that she was also welcome to join the Cabinet meeting today. Earlier, Senator Francis Pangilinan, Cong. Edcel […]

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JUST IN: Robredo accepts co-chairmanship of ICAD

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo has accepted President Rodrigo Duterte’s designation of her as  co-chair of the Interagency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs. “Kahit sabihin na natin na ang alok ay pamumulitika..at gagawin nila ang lahat para di ako magtagumpay, handa akong tiisin ang mga ito,” Robredo said in a press conference on Wednesday, Nov. 6. She said “ang pinakamahalaga para sa akin ay simple lang: kung ito ang pagkakataon na matigil ang patayan, (tatanggapin ko).” […]

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LeBron sparks Lakers in NBA comeback triumph at Chicago

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and passed off 11 assists on Tuesday, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-112 comeback NBA victory at Chicago with his third consecutive triple-double. Anthony Davis produced a season-low 15 points on 6-of-15 shooting with seven rebounds in a return to his hometown, but James surged in the final minutes as the Lakers unleashed a 29-4 fourth-quarter run. It was only […]

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“Quiel” slightly intensifies as it remains stationary over W. PHL Sea

(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Quiel” has slightly intensified as it remained almost stationary over the West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as of 10 a.m., the center of the tropical storm was situated 465 kilometers west southwest of Subic, Zambales or 465 km west northwest of Coron, Palawan. “Quiel,” which packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, is […]

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House mourns passing of Rep. Albano

(Eagle News) — House majority leader Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, Nov. 6, mourned the passing of LPGMA party-list Representative Rodolfo Albano Jr., who died due on Tuesday night. In a statement, Romualdez said Albano,’s death was a “great loss.” He described him as a “man of integrity, compassion, strength and exemplary deeds” and of  “unwavering dedication and sincere service to our nation until the very end.” Albano, a former House majority leader, passed away due […]

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China launches Sudan’s first ever satellite: official

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP) — Sudan’s first-ever satellite for conducting research in military, economic and space technology has been launched by China, the northeast African country’s ruling body said Tuesday. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who heads Sudan’s sovereign council, announced the launch of the satellite at a meeting of his top security officials held in Khartoum. China’s state news agency, Xinhua, reported that the satellite was launched on Sunday from north China’s Shanxi Province. “The satellite […]

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