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DFA urges Filipinos in Japan to exercise caution as super typhoon nears

(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs urged Filipinos in Japan to exercise caution as super typhoon “Hagibis” nears the country. In a statement, the DFA urged Filipinos to avoid traveling to “potentially affected” areas until the typhoon, which was classified by the Japan Meteorological Agency as a ” violent” one, its highest category on the typhoon scale, “dissipated.” “Travellers are urged to always check the latest information from airlines, train companies, and other public transportation […]

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Three dead in China bridge collapse

  BEIJING, China (AFP) — Three people were killed and two injured in eastern China when a highway overpass collapsed and crushed cars below it, local officials said Friday. Videos posted online showed a large section of the bridge in Jiangsu province swaying before falling on top of moving vehicles on Thursday night. One clip posted on Twitter-like Weibo showed the bridge narrowly missing a small three-wheel car, whose driver leapt out and ran away. […]

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Czech Republic donates water treatment plant in Sapian

The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the local government of the Municipality of Sapian unveiled a mobile water treatment plant donated by the Czech Republic through a small-scale project that included its production and installation in the said municipality of Panay Island.  This complete automatic system produced in cooperation with the Czech companies namely Sweco Hydroproject, G-Servis, and Ekomonitor allows for the treatment of non-potable groundwater through a unique technology from the Czech Republic; […]

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Canada’s Trudeau called ‘compulsive liar’ in last election debate

  GATINEAU, Canada (AFP) — Justin Trudeau was labelled a “compulsive liar” by his main rival during the final leaders’ debate before upcoming Canadian elections, in which the prime minister was forced to defend his environmental policies. The liberals and conservatives are neck-and-neck according to polls, with the general election set for October 21. The French-language debate had a more relaxed atmosphere than the previous one in English on Monday, where scathing personal attacks were […]

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SC allows Mary Jane Veloso to testify vs alleged recruiters via deposition

(Eagle News)–The Supreme Court has allowed Mary Jane Veloso, who is imprisoned for drug trafficking in Indonesia, to testify against her alleged recruiters facing illegal recruitment cases in Nueva Ecija via deposition. In setting aside a December 2017 Court of Appeals ruling that  gave due course to the petition for certiorari of alleged recruiters Maria Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao, and in affirming with modification the August 16, 2016 resolution of Branch 88 of the […]

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3 more barangays in QC –Tatalon, Pasong Tamo and T. Sora — confirmed to have ASF-affected pigs

(Eagle News) – Three more additional barangays in Quezon City were included in the list of areas affected by the African Swine Fever, according to the Department of Agriculture. The DA said that it received “incident reports” that validated that ASF had also affected barangays Tatalon, Pasong Tamo and Tandang Sora in Quezon City. Because of this, the list of affected barangays in Quezon City had reached five including the earlier named barangays of Payatas […]

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Go reveals names of 3 police officials vying for PNP chief post

(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go on Friday, Oct. 11, named the three police officials vying for the Philippine National Police chief post. According to Go, shortlisted to the post to be vacated by PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde when he retires  were Police Lieutenant General Francisco Archie Gamboa, Police Lieutenant General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan, and Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar. Go made the announcement a day after the three police officials were transferred to other key posts. […]

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JBC submits nine names for SC Associate Justice post to Duterte

(Eagle News)–The Judicial and Bar Council has nominated nine people for the position of SC Associate Justice to President Rodrigo Duterte. Nominated for the post to be left vacant by Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio when he retires on Oct. 26 were  Court of Appeals Associate Justices Manuel Mejorada Barrios, Edgardo Lao delos Santos, Japar Babay Dimaampao, Ramon del Rosario Garcia, Jhosep Ylarde Lopez, Pablito Alhambra Perez, Ricardo de Rivera Rosario, and Maria Filomena Dumandan […]

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Guevarra says blast at Bilibid shows “magnitude of security problem” there; probe under way

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, Oct. 11, announced a probe into the explosion that rocked the New Bilibid Prison amid ongoing clearing operations there. Guevarra said the Department of Justice oversight committee has directed Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag to do the same “in coordination with the (Philippine National Police) contingent stationed at NBP.” “The alleged explosion indicates the magnitude of the security problem” in the facility, he said. Guevarra said […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over M. Manila, other areas

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are also expected over Bataan, Rizal, Zambales and Quezon 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.  

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5.0-magnitude quake hits N. Cotabato

(Eagle News)–A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck North Cotabato on Friday, Oct. 11. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 27 kilometers southwest of Makilala at 9:55 a.m. Depth of focus was 16 kilometers. The following intensities were reported: Intensity IV – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Pikit, South Cotabato The following were the instrumental  intensities: Intensity V – Kidapawan City Intensity III – Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity II – […]

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Blast rocks Bilibid amid ongoing clearing ops

(Eagle News)–A blast rocked the New Bilibid Prison on Friday, Oct. 11, as authorities continued to conduct clearing operations. Major Alberto Tapiru, NBP spokesman, said in an interview over radio dzbb that the blast, believed caused by an improvised explosive device, took place around 10 a.m. Taipiru said it was still unclear where the IED came from. Authorities are probing the incident, which took place as jail personnel cleared the facility of luxurious “kubols” of […]

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