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(Eagle News)–The operational dryrun of Sangley airport in Cavite pushed through on Tuesday, Oct. 29, with the first Cebu Pacific flight arriving on the runway. This was earlier than the November deadline set by President Rodrigo Duterte, who had ordered for the military air base to commence general aviation and turboprop cargo operations there to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The DOTr said the asphalt overlay and clearing of the end of the runway, […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The military dog slightly wounded in the US raid which resulted in the death of jihadist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is recovering and back on duty, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday. General Mark Milley said the dog had performed a “tremendous service” during the special forces weekend assault in Syria that led to the death of the leader of the Islamic State group. Announcing […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry scored 26 points and Draymond Green bagged a triple-double as the Golden State Warriors bounced back from successive thrashings to down the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The reigning Western Conference champions routed 120-92 by Oklahoma City on Sunday, rediscovered their scoring touch to claim a 134-123 win at the Smoothie King Center. After toothless displays against Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Warriors rediscovered […]
(Eagle News)–There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS issued the advisory after a 6.6-magnitude quake hit Tulunan, Cotabato at 9:04 a.m. The quake took place days after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province. That earthquake left at least five people dead and several injured. According to PHIVOLCS, Tuesday’s earthquake was the same as the 6.3-magnitude one. “Ang epicenter nito ay sa lupa,” PHIVOLCS said.
(Eagle News)–Only President Rodrigo Duterte should lead the war on drugs, Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Tuesday, Oct. 29. According to Lacson, a former Philippine National Police chief, only the President, after all, ” can wield sufficient authority and power over our law enforcement officials.” “Unless he delegates a blanket authority, including the power to hire and fire, no one else in the government bureaucracy can do it better than the Chief Executive under any […]
by Sylvie LANTEAUME WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — After abruptly pulling US troops who protected Kurdish fighters, President Donald Trump has identified protecting oil as the new goal in Syria. But experts question if the new strategy is realistic, or even legal. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday that US troops were reinforcing their positions, including with mechanized forces, in Deir Ezzor in northern Syria. Their mission will be to prevent the Islamic State group […]
(Eagle News)–Make it three years. Senator Kiko Pangilinan had this to say to President Rodrigo Duterte, after the chief executive said he was ready to give Vice President Leni Robredo the post of drug czar for six months. Duterte issued the comment after Robredo said the drug war had failed to curb the number of drug users in the country. In making the offer, Duterte criticized members of the opposition, who he said only kept […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, taking up the baton after a record close on Wall Street, with investors filled with a renewed sense of hope over China-US talks, while the pound was winning support from easing Brexit fears. Expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week and a strong corporate reporting season were also providing a much-needed lift to confidence after a rollercoaster year on global trading floors. […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas after a 6.4-magnitude quake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Below is a list: Samal Island — all levels, private and public schools Davao City — all levels The earthquake came weeks after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province.
(Eagle News)–A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. PHIVOLCS earlier said the quake that hit 26 kilometers northeast of Tulunan at 9:04 a.m. was a 6.3-magnitude one. In its upgraded advisory, PHIVOLCS said the earthquake hit 25 kilometers southeast of Tulunan. PHIVOLCS said it had a depth of focus of seven kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensities Intensity VII – Tulunan […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 282 kilometers southwest of Sarangani at 2:43 a.m. Depth of focus was 246 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies and rains are expected in parts of the country today, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services said. PAGASA said MIMAROPA, CALABARZON and the provinces of Aklan, Antique and Capiz will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms due to a low pressure area spotted northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Batanes and Babuyan Islands will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains as the northeast monsoon affects […]
