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(Eagle News) – Even some processed meat products such as tocino, hotdog, longanisa have tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). The products were from a Manila-based company, particularly in Sta. Mesa Manila. The BAI, however, did not name this company. In a clinical laboratory report dated Oct. 15, the BAI confirmed that the three meat samples taken from the processed meat samples had the ASF virus […]
(Eagle News)–Aftershocks following the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Cotabato on Oct. 16 may continue in the next days, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. According to PHIVOLCS, as a result of these aftershocks that may be felt, the public should be cautious of structures “visibly weakened or with signs of damage.” “In case of houses and other buildings with visible damage, it is best to contact the Municipal/City Engineering Office for advice,” PHIVOLCS said. […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected to prevail in parts of Northern Luzon today. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains will be experienced over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Apayao, Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora due to the northeasterly surface windflow. Light to strong winds will […]
(Eagle News)– Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday, Oct. 24, identified the suspect in the recent killing of a Remate columnist and his companion in Pampanga Andanar, co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, said double murder charges will be filed against Armando Maglaya Velasco, who had sent surrender feelers to authorities following the slay of columnist Jupiter Gonzales and Christopher Tiongson, based on a report from PTFoMS Executive Director Joel Sy Egco. […]
(Eagle News) — Starting Thursday night, October 24, both the Manila Water Company and the Maynilad Water Services Inc., will once again implement rotational water service interruptions because of decreasing water levels at the Angat and Ipo dams. Maynilad noted the “scant rainfall” at the Angat and Ipo watersheds over the past few days. It said that this has resulted in a’the continuous decline of raw water levels in the Angat and Ipo Dams.” […]
(Eagle News)–Total hunger in the country subsided to 9.1 percent in September, a recent Social Weather Stations found. According to the Third Quarter 2019 Social Weather Survey conductedfrom September 27-30, the 9.1 percent was a recovery from the 10.0% hunger rate recorded in June 2019, following an increase from the 9.5 percent in March. The pollster also found that compared to June 2019 figures, moderate hunger went down from 8.7 percent. Moderate hunger refers to […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is feeling “much better,” and only needs to rest and take some medication, the Palace said. According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, doctors have already ruled out any surgical procedure to address his back pain, which they concluded was due to muscle spasms after he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging procedure. “As the public already knows, the Chief Executive suffered from a motorcycle accident several years ago, and from another minor […]
by Michel COMTE Agence France Presse OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday ruled out forming a coalition government despite an election victory that left his Liberals short of a majority. Trudeau said he would consult with leaders of Canada’s other parties on their priorities, and how they might work together. “They will be varied conversations, but I can tell you it is not in our plans at all to […]
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) — One man died and another five people were missing Wednesday after a night of torrential rain triggered flash flooding in northeastern Spain, cutting off roads and disrupting air travel, officials said. Police said they found a man’s body late on Tuesday on the beach in Caldes d’Estrac, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of Barcelona, while further south, rescuers were engaged in the hunt for five other people, all of […]
(Eagle News)–No Filipino has been reported affected by the ongoing protests in Chile, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The DFA made the statement as it urged the 800 Overseas Filipino Workers there to exercise the necessary precautions in view of the declaration of a State of Emergency in Grand Santiago on October 19 due to the protests. The state of emergency, which would supposedly last for 15 days, has since […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — The pound clawed back earlier losses Wednesday in Asia after Boris Johnson’s failure to push through his Brexit deal fuelled fresh uncertainty, while regional equities ticked lower as investors took a step back after recent gains. With everything quiet on the China-US trade talks, attention was on Westminster where Britain’s prime minister finally got MPs to agree to his EU divorce pact, but minutes later lost a vote on […]
by Helen Roxburgh with Yan Zhao in Hong Kong Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing is drawing up a plan to remove Hong Kong’s beleaguered Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, after nearly five months of pro-democracy unrest. The pro-Beijing leader has faced sustained criticism from protesters in the semi-autonomous city. So far, the Chinese central government has given its support to her and the Hong Kong police, calling […]
