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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of S. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are so far being experienced in Albay, particularly in Pio Duran and Jovellar; and in Sorsogon, in Donsol and Pilar. PAGASA said these conditions may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards […]

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Auckland blaze blankets city in black smoke

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — A huge fire at a construction site sent clouds of acrid black smoke billowing over Auckland on Tuesday, forcing large parts of the downtown area to be cordoned off as firefighters battled the blaze. The fire broke out on the roof of the SkyCity convention center site shortly after 1:10pm (0010 GMT) and quickly spread, Fire and Emergency NZ said. Office workers were warned to stay inside and turn off […]

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Trudeau’s Liberals to form minority government: Canadian TV projections

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to hold onto power in a nail-biter of a general election Monday, according to television projections. Broadcasters TVA, CTV and CBC declared the Liberals would form a minority government as the party was elected or leading in 145 of the 338 electoral districts, versus 107 for Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives, according to preliminary results. Trudeau dominated Canadian politics over the four years of […]

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Duterte appoints new Coast Guard commandant

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Coast Guard will have a new commandant. President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Deputy Commandant for Administration Vice Admiral Joel Sarsiban Garcia to the post, which will be left vacant by Admiral Elson Hermogino, who is leaving the service. Garcia, who will assume office on Oct. 24, will be the  28th commandant of the Coast Guard. Garcia, a licensed master mariner, is also the  Executive Director of the National Coast Watch Center under […]

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Senator Marcos: Write off unpaid amortizations, interest payments, penalties from loans secured by beneficiaries under CARP

(Eagle News)–Senator Imee Marcos wants all unpaid amortizations, interest payments, and penalties or surcharges from loans secured by agrarian reform beneficiaries under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program written off. In proposing Senate Bill No. 849, or the “Emancipation of Tenants Act of 2019,” Marcos noted that agrarian reform beneficiaries have resorted to engaging the services of informal lending channels to pay “onerous interest on production loans, leaving them with little money to spend on improving […]

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NBA star rookie Williamson out up to 8 weeks after knee surgery

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward sensation Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday just as a new NBA season is about to begin. The Pelicans play in the league’s opening game at defending champion Toronto on Tuesday, when Williamson’s debut was expected to be the main attraction. Instead, it’s being put on hold after a smashing pre-season […]

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Senate to pay tribute to deceased former Senate President Nene Pimentel on Wednesday, Oct. 23

(Eagle News)–The Senate is expected to pay tribute to the deceased former Senate President Nene Pimentel on Wednesday, Oct. 23. In a statement, the Senate said during the event, Senate President Tito Sotto will present a resolution to Pimentel’s family, expressing the Senate’s sympathy and condolence over the former Senate President’s passing. A public viewing will also be held, after which the Senate will host an early lunch for the late senator’s family and relatives. […]

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Chile orders new curfew as violent protests rage

by Barnaby CHESTERMAN SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) — Chile ordered an overnight curfew for the third day in a row as violent protests and looting that left 11 people dead over the weekend raged on into the working week. Army general Javier Iturriaga announced the curfew would last from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am as protests originally against a hike in metro fares turned into anger at President Sebastian Pinera and the military. Iturriaga insisted the […]

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12 alleged fixers nabbed in QC

(Eagle News)–Authorities on Monday, Oct. 21, nabbed 12 alleged fixers in a barangay in Quezon City. In a statement, the Land Transportation Office said the suspects, who were not identified, were arrested in Barangay Pinyahan following complaints against them on social media. LTO Law Enforcement Service Acting Director Clarence Guinto said the suspects, who operated in the barangay where they were arrested, would “approach LTO clients and act as if they belong to an LTO […]

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Netanyahu cannot form Israel govt, allowing opponent to try

by Mike Smith and Delphine Matthieussent JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Israel’s president Monday he could not form a new government following deadlocked September elections, making way for his opponent Benny Gantz to try. The decision was an important defeat for Netanyahu as he seeks to continue his tenure as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, but it does not mean the end of those efforts since he still has various cards to […]

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3.9-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Oriental on Monday night. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 46 kilometers southeast of Caraga at 11:34 p.m. Depth of focus was 11 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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World’s loudest bird sings heart out in pursuit of love

by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — In the mountainous northern Amazon, a tiny white-plumed suitor turns to face his would-be paramour and belts out a deafening, klaxon-like call, reaching decibel levels equal to a pile driver. Meet the white bellbird, which has just beaten out its rainforest neighbor, the screaming piha, for the title of the world’s loudest bird. Biologist Jeff Podos at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Mario Cohn-Haft of Brazil’s […]

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