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Ombudsman to CHED: Enforce suspension order vs former CHED exec Vitriolo

(Eagle News)–The Ombudsman has ordered  the Commission on Higher Education to implement its suspension order against former CHED executive director  Jules Vitriolo. Vitriolo was ordered suspended after he allegedly issued a memorandum recommending to the CHED regional office the issuance of a provisional permit to a private school. This was in defiance of a commission en banc resolution that had rejected the issuance of the permit. “Indubitably, Vitriolo issued the memorandum without due regard to […]

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Lebanon cabinet fast-tracks reforms as protests rage on

  by Layal Abou Rahal and Joe Dyke Agence France Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Lebanon’s teetering government approved an economic rescue plan Monday but the last-ditch move was met with deep distrust from a swelling protest movement seeking the removal of the entire political class. A proposed tax on mobile messaging applications last week sparked a spontaneous, cross-sectarian mobilization — at first dubbed a “WhatsApp revolution” — that has brought Lebanon to a standstill […]

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16 NCRPO cops who tried to slip in contraband items at the NBP in hot water; Sinas orders probe

(Eagle News) — At least 16 police officers deployed to the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) are now being investigated for allegedly trying to slip contraband items in and out of the supposedly high security prison in Muntinlupa City. NCRPO acting chief Brig. Gen. Debold Sinas refused to name the police officers involved but stressed that “discipline must prevail.” The said policemen have already reported to the Regional […]

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DOJ panel finds probable cause to indict Kapa founder Apolinario, other officials over Ponzi scheme — Perete

(Eagle News)–A Department of Justice panel has found probable cause to indict officials of the Kapa Community Ministry International Inc. for violations of the Securities Regulation Code, Justice spokesperson Markk Perete said. According to Perete, in its 21-page resolution dated  Sept. 25, the panel recommended the indictment of Joel Apolinario, his wife Reyna, Margie Danao, Adelfa Fernandico, Moises Mopia, Marisol Diaz and Reniones D. Catubigan. The Apolinarios and Danao were ordered indicted for their alleged  […]

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Asian markets lifted by China-US trade hopes, pound stands ground

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday on growing optimism that China and the US will sign a partial trade deal next month, while the pound held firm around five-month highs as dealers bet Britain will leave the EU with a Brexit agreement. Donald Trump reinforced hopes Monday that he and Xi Jinping will be able to put pen to paper on a mini pact, saying China had already begun promised purchases […]

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US wins ownership of seized North Korean vessel

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States was awarded ownership of a North Korean cargo ship that was seized for violating international sanctions, the US Justice Department said. The Wise Honest — the first North Korean vessel to be seized by the US for sanctions violation — was caught carrying a $3 million shipment of coal in Indonesian waters last year and later handed over to the US. The latest ruling by the Southern […]

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NASA wants international partners to go to Moon too

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — As it looks to return to the Moon, NASA is open to the idea of international participation, which could mean a non-American setting foot on Earth’s natural satellite for the first time in history, global space chiefs said Monday. “I think there’s lots of room on the Moon, and we need all our international partners to go with us to the Moon,” NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine told reporters at the […]

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Palace: Duterte to cut short Japan trip due to “unbearable pain in spinal column near pelvic bone” following motorcycle accident

  (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will cut short his trip to Japan due to “unbearable pain in his spinal column near the pelvic bone,” the Palace said on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said this was due to Duterte’s fall during a motorcycle ride in the Presidential Security Group compound on Thursday, October 17. “Duterte sumemplang kagabi habang nagmomotor,” Senator Bong Go had said. He said the President had a sore hip, but […]

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No extension of MRT-3 operating hours this holiday season

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 will not extend its operating hours this holiday season. In a statement, the MRT-3 said this was to pave the way for the “full-blast rail replacement activities.” “Maglalaan po muna tayo ng sapat na oras at panahon para sa rail replacement in the last three months of this year. Masyado na pong sira-sira at baku-bako ang ating mga riles kaya kinakailangan na po talaga itong mapalitan sa lalong madaling panahon,” […]

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Violence breaks out in Bolivia over vote count

by Tupad POINTU LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) — Violence broke out in several Bolivian cities Monday after the main opposition candidate rejected presidential election results that seemed set to give victory to long-time incumbent Evo Morales, as international monitors voiced “deep concern.” Rival supporters clashed in the capital La Paz, while in the southern city of Sucre an angry mob set a local electoral authority’s headquarters on fire, TV images showed. Carlos Mesa, who came […]

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The pirarucu: the giant prized fish of the Amazon

by Maira RENOU RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Its white flesh is tender and tasty, it can measure up to three meters long and weigh more than 200 kilograms: meet the pirarucu, one of the world’s largest freshwater fish, and native to the Amazon. The enormous animal once threatened with extinction, is now on dinner plates in Rio de Janeiro’s fanciest restaurants, thanks to a number of chefs who have championed the delicacy, and […]

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Japan emperor formally proclaims enthronement

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) –Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne. Dressed in a ceremonial outfit dominated by a draped outer robe in copper, Naruhito announced: “I hereby declare my enthronement at home and abroad.” The ceremony was conducted largely in silence, with only drums and gongs sounding. Some 2,000 guests, including foreign dignitaries and royalty, stood […]

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