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UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Russia on Friday urged the United States not to publish Donald Trump’s conversations with Vladimir Putin after a growing scandal led the White House to release a transcript from a call with Ukraine’s leader. “As for transcripts of phone conversations, my mother when bringing me up said that reading other people’s letters is inappropriate,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters at the United Nations. “It is indecent,” […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia on Saturday marks one year since a devastating quake-tsunami disaster that pounded the city of Palu, killing more than 4,000 people. The 7.5 magnitude quake and subsequent deluge razed swathes of the coastal city on Sulawesi island last September. Some 4,300 people were listed as dead or missing while nearly 60,000 people are still living in makeshift accommodation after their homes were destroyed, according to the Red Cross. The […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the “temporary suspension of all dragon boat race activities in Boracay” following the tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven members of the Boracay dragon boat team on Wednesday. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu made the announcement saying that dragon boat activities in the famous tourist destination are “postponed for the time being until emergency protocols are thoroughly scrutinized.” “We are temporarily […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines was among two countries that rejected a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that urged the Myanmar government to sustain its democratic transition. Apart from the Philippines, China rejected the resolution that also decried what it said were human rights violations committed against Rohingya Muslims in the country. Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has denied there was an ethnic cleansing of Muslims in her country. “Muslims have been targeted but Buddhists […]
(Eagle News)–Sangley airport in Cavite is expected to be operational by the end of October. The Department of Transportation made the announcement on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the same day Transportation Secretary Art Tugade visited the area to “inspect the progress of the Sangley airport construction as well as the status of the proposed ferry terminal in the area as an option for accessibility.” Earlier, Tugade ordered the 24/7 construction work in the area to […]
(Eagle News)–“Onyok” has intensified into a tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said as of 10 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm “Onyok” was estimated 870 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 1,105 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west northwest at 35 […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Saturday, Sept. 28, stood firm in what he said was his crusade against pork barrel despite criticisms by several congressmen. “(Deputy Speaker) LRay Villafuerte, Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor, and other House members can take turns in maligning me while defending their pork but I’m still going all in,” Lacson said in a Tweet. Lacson was responding to Villafuerte’s claims the senator’s remarks the House had planned to grant P700 million […]
(Eagle News)–Iloilo City has suspended classes on Monday, Sept. 30, due to the planned transport strike of some transport organizations. Mayor Jerry Treñas said in a Facebook post that the suspension covers all levels in both public and private schools. “This is to minimize the inconvenience to the riding public especially the students,” he said. The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide and the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations are planning the strike […]
(Eagle News)–Cloudy skies are expected in parts of Northern Luzon today, Sept. 28. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers are expected over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, Mt. Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Aurora, Batanes, Cagayan, Quirino, Isabela and Nueva Vizcaya due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Northern Luzon […]
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are scheduled undergo repair and reblocking. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following have been subjected to the repair starting Friday, 11 p.m.: Edsa Southbound Magallanes- Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes, Alabang bus stop outer lane After Camp Crame gate to Annapolis Street-outer lane Bansalangin to North Avenue – 5th lane from sidewalk Northbound From Gate 4 to gate 3, 2nd lane from center island After […]
(Eagle News)–The remains of a Filipino who was killed in Australia will be repatriated soon. The Department of Foreign Affairs did not identify the Filipino who died in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, but media reports identified the same as Mhelody Polan Bruno. A man has been charged in connection with the death of Bruno, reports said. According to the DFA, Bruno’s remains will be brought back to the Philippines “once the relevant reports and […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Antique early Saturday, Sept. 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 31 kilometers northwest of Patnongon at 4:35 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
