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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over parts of Apayao, Cagayan, Isabela

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Apayao, Cagayan and Isabela. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to occasionally heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Apayao, particularly in Flora and Santa Marcela; in Cagayan, in Amulung and Iguig; and in Isabela, specifically in Divilacan and Maconacon. PAGASA said these were expected within  30 minutes to an hour. The weather bureau said […]

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Palace welcomes suspension of 27 BuCor officials over GCTA mess

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, Sept. 10, welcomed the suspension of 27 Bureau of Corrections officials over the Good Conduct Time Allowance law mess. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the remark in a press conference  as he reiterated the Palace’s stand that “heads will roll” following the release of some convicts of heinous crimes, and the near-release of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez under the law. Sanchez was convicted of the rape and murder […]

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New era at Alibaba as Jack Ma rides into the sunset

by Dan Martin SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Jack Ma steps aside on Tuesday as chairman of Alibaba, ending a spectacularly successful 20-year run during which the charismatic former English teacher’s e-commerce company left a profound impact on China’s economy. Ma, who turns 55 on Tuesday, hands the reins of the company he co-founded to a team of executives led by CEO Daniel Zhang. Ma intends to put his $41 billion fortune toward philanthropic projects such […]

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PET concludes recount of ballots in three provinces covered by Marcos electoral protest

(Eagle News)–The Presidential Electoral Tribunal has concluded its recount and revision of ballots in connection with former Senator Bongbong Marcos’ electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. The PET said case member-in-charge Justice Alfredo Caguioa submitted on Monday, Sept. 9, his report on the recount covering the three test provinces of Iloilo, Negros Oriental and Camarines Sur, or 5415 precincts. The tribunal has, however, yet to act on the report. “The tribunal would like to […]

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DOJ assures “immediate” implementation of suspension order vs 27 BuCor officials

(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice will order the “immediate” implementation of the suspension order issued by the Ombudsman against 27 Bureau of Corrections officials over the Good Conduct Time Allowance law mess. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said, however, that he would “confer with the OIC and find ways to continue normal operations with the least disruption.” He was referring to Assistant Secretary Melvin Ramon Buenafe, whom he designated to the BuCor post following the sacking […]

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President Duterte signs law creating Davao International Airport Authority

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law creating the Davao International Airport Authority. Under Republic Act No. 11457 or the “Charter of the Davao International Airport Authority” signed by Duterte on Aug. 30, the DIAA shall “principally undertake the economical, efficient, and effective control, management and supervision of Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City..” The law said the DIAA shall also be in charge of the existing airports in Davao Region and “such […]

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Ombudsman to De Lima, Roxas: Explain IRR of Good Conduct Time Allowance law

(Eagle News)–Ombudsman Samuel Martires has asked former Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas to explain their Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. Martires, who is conducting a probe into the law that was used by the Bureau of Corrections as a basis  to release some convicts of heinous crimes, particularly wants to know why the IRR Roxas and De Lima crafted in 2014 did not […]

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Hong Kong leader tells US not to ‘interfere’ after fresh protests

by Jasmine LEUNG / Sean GLEESON HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong’s embattled leader warned the United States on Tuesday not to “interfere” with her government’s response to the city’s pro-democracy movement, after fresh protests called on Washington to ramp up pressure on Beijing. Millions of people have demonstrated over the last 14 weeks in the biggest challenge to China’s rule of the financial hub since its handover from Britain in 1997. Protesters took […]

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Duterte signs law declaring July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law declaring July 25 as National Campus Press Freedom Day. In signing Republic Act No. 11440, Duterte noted that it is the State’s policy to “promote, protect, and safeguard the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of expression, speech and of the press.” “As part of the media, the campus press is an important institution in promoting and protecting the freedom of the press and the freedom of expression,” […]

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Typhoon stranded 17,000 at Tokyo airport: operator

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Around 17,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Tokyo’s Narita Airport, an official said Tuesday, after it took a direct hit from a powerful typhoon that caused transport chaos throughout the capital. The typhoon caused more than 100 flights to be scrapped and road and rail links to the airport were also badly affected, leaving many with no transport options to the city — 70 kilometers (45 miles) to the west. Airport […]

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Guevarra to NBI: Probe reports of hospital passes for sale at Bilibid

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the reported sale of hospital passes to inmates at the New Bilibid Prison. The order came following a GMA news report that said the passes were sold by BuCor officers to inmates who wish to temporarily get out of jail. The report said the fee included a  medical record that would make it appear that the inmate is sick and should […]

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World must adapt to ‘inevitable’ climate change, warns report

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) –Nations rich and poor must invest now to protect against destructive climate change impacts already in the pipeline or pay an even heavier price later, a global commission led by former UN head Ban Ki-moon warned Tuesday. Spending $1.8 trillion across five key areas over the next decade would not only help buffer the worst impacts of global warming but could generate more than $7 trillion in net benefits, […]

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