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(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Monday, Nov. 4. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 17 kilometers southeast of Marihatag at 7:52 a.m. Depth of focus was 35 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks are expected.
by Jocelyne ZABLIT LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A new wildfire in California grew to nearly 9,000 acres (3,700 hectares) on Friday, sending thousands of people fleeing and further stretching resources in a state struggling with a spate of wildfires this season. The so-called Maria Fire erupted Thursday evening in Ventura County, 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, and burned out of control through the night, driven by high winds and threatening […]
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — Protesters in Iraq’s capital and the country’s south shut down streets and government offices in a new wave of civil disobedience Sunday, escalating their month-long movement demanding a wholesale change of the political system. Demonstrations broke out on October 1 in outrage over rampant corruption and unemployment in Iraq. They were met with a violent crackdown that left dozens dead. Since resuming late last month, the protests have swelled again with […]
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) — Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad won the toss and elected to bowl in the opening Twenty20 international against India in a pollution-stricken New Delhi on Sunday. The Indian capital has been blanketed by smog with authorities saying air pollution had reached “emergency” levels, with schools closed and other restrictions imposed. But the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to change the venue due to logistical issues, although president […]
by Anuj Chopra DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the stock market debut of energy giant Aramco, in what could be the world’s biggest IPO, underpinning Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s ambitions to overhaul the kingdom’s oil-reliant economy. After years of delay, Aramco said it plans to sell an unspecified number of shares on the Riyadh stock exchange, calling it a “historic” milestone for the world’s most profitable company which pumps […]
LILLE, France (AFP) — Thirty-three people were injured on Sunday, at least four seriously, when a Paris-London bus with passengers from nine countries overturned in northern France, local authorities said. The Flixbus vehicle toppled onto its side around midday (1100 GMT) as it took an exit from the A1 motorway, France’s busiest route, the Somme prefecture said in a statement. Of the 33 people on board, 29 sustained light injuries and four were seriously hurt, […]
(Eagle News)–Around 40 families lost their homes in a fire in Quezon City on Sunday, Nov. 3. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the fire that started in a house on Kaunlaran St. in Barangay Commonwealth at 6:15 p.m. also left damage to property worth P150,000. Authorities said the blaze quickly spread to adjacent houses and engulfed nearby market stalls. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority earlier said the fire hit the Commonwealth market in Litex. […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations not to sacrifice the environment in the pursuit of progress. The President made the appeal at the 35th ASEAN Summit, the Palace said in a statement on Saturday, Nov. 2. “ASEAN should not sacrifice the environment and the region’s rich biodiversity, particularly in the maritime domain, in its quest for progress,” Duterte said, based on the statement. He said […]
(Eagle News) — Classes in Davao will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 5, days after a series of earthquakes struck Mindanao. Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said the resumption of classes applies from the kindergarten to post-graduate studies levels, in both public and private educational institutions. “School authorities are mandated to spend November 4 as a day to thoroughly inspect school buildings, review earthquake action, and disaster manual to ensure the safety of the students and employees,” […]
(Eagle News) — Moderate to heavy rainshowers are expected in Metro Manila and several areas today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Bulacan, Laguna, Batangas and Rizal are also expected to experience these conditions with lightning and strong winds within the next two hours. PAGASA said so far, the rains are being felt in Calauag, Lopez, San Narciso, Macalelon, Mauban, Patnanungan in Quezon. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the […]
(Eagle News) — In this picture provided by the Presidential Communications Operations Office, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen holding up the commemorative T-shirt he received during the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on November 2. The MOU was aimed at boosting the sport in the ASEAN countries through FIFA’s Football for Schools program. Duterte is flanked by Myanmar leader […]
(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Laguna and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with possible lightning and strong winds are also expected over Rizal, Quezon, Batangas and Bulacan 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.
