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Chinese survey ship spotted in Philippine EEZ anew

(Eagle News)–The Chinese survey ship Zhangjian is back in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. This is according to an expert from the US Naval College’s China Maritime Studies Institute, Ryan Martinson, who posted the information over Twitter. According to Martinson, the ship was heading west at 10 knots. Jess Floren of Karagatan Patrol confirmed the information, saying the vessel was approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Catanduanes. It was still unclear, however, if the vessel asked […]

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“Ineng” maintains strength as it moves toward southern Taiwan, Batanes area

(Eagle News)–Severe Tropical Storm “Ineng” has maintained its strength as it moved toward the southern Taiwan and Batanes area, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was  hoisted over the Babuyan Group of Islands and Batanes, where “Ineng” is expected to be the closest to tomorrow morning. Signal No. 1 on the other hand has been hoisted over Cagayan, Isabela, […]

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LTO revokes license of Grab driver for alleged sexual molestation of passenger

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office on Friday, Aug. 23, said it  revoked the  driver’s license of a Grab driver after he was accused of sexually molesting  his passenger while aboard the vehicle. LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante revoked the license of Anselmo B. Benigno based on the recommendation of LTO National Capital Region West Regional Director and concurrent Acting Director for Law Enforcement Service Clarence V. Guinto. This was after Benigno, who was accused […]

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Thunderstorm advisory hoisted over N. Ecija

(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over Nueva Ecija. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over the province 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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Australia urges ‘sovereignty’ as S. China Sea tensions rise

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — Australia’s prime minister on Friday urged nations in Asia to stand up for their “independence and sovereignty”, with tensions high in the disputed South China Sea where Beijing is under fire for increasingly bullish behavior. Scott Morrison’s comments came after the United States slammed China for its “escalation” in the waterway, a key global shipping route where Beijing is accused of deploying warships, arming outposts and ramming fishing vessels. Morrison was […]

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UN, France raise concern over Amazon wildfires ‘crisis’

by Giovanna FLEITAS / with Jorge SVARTZMAN in Rio de Janeiro SALVADOR, Brazil (AFP) — Paris and the United Nations called Thursday for the protection of the fire-plagued Amazon rainforest as Brazil’s right-wing president accused his French counterpart of having a “colonialist mentality” over the issue. Official figures show nearly 73,000 forest fires were recorded in Brazil in the first eight months of the year — the highest number for any year since 2013. Most […]

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Palace: Antonio Sanchez not eligible for early release under RA 10592

Says law excludes recidivists, habitual delinquents, escapees and persons charged with heinous crimes (Eagle News)–Former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez is not eligible for release under the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law. This was the statement of the Palace, amid public outrage over the possibility the former mayor who was convicted of the murder and rape of Aileen Sarmenta and the murder of her friend Allan Gomez in the 1990s, could be released. This was […]

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Asian investors bide time ahead of much-anticipated Powell speech

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets headed into the weekend on a cautious note Friday ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, while the pound held the previous day’s rally fuelled by rekindled hopes for a soft Brexit. After a positive start to the week sparked by China-US trade hopes, investors have taken a wait-and-see approach ahead of Powell’s address, which will be parsed for an idea about the central […]

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Cancelled flights for Friday, Aug. 23

(Eagle News)–Several flights on Friday, Aug. 23, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list: Skyjet M8 715 / 716 MNL-Busuanga-MNL The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Ineng” has slightly accelerated as it moved in a north-northwest direction.

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Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Yasay posts P240,000-bail

(Eagle News)–Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. on Friday, Aug. 23, posted a P240,000 bail for the charges for violation of banking laws filed against him. A GMA-7 report said Yasay posted the bail around 11 a.m. before Branch 10 of the Manila Regional Trial Court, where the complaint for violation of provisions of the General Banking Law and the New Central Bank Act was lodged against him and five other officials of the […]

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A certified box office hit: Successful ‘Guerrero’ rescreening in Baliuag, Bulacan

  (Eagle News) – Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s first film venture, “Guerrero” had its successful re-screening at SM Baliuag in Bulacan last August 17 to 18. The internationally acclaimed film which won awards had its re-screening this weekend with moviegoers flocking to the SM cinemas in Baliuag to see the movie again. The film had its first screening in 2017. “I am happy and grateful. It’s been two years since Guerrero started but the same feeling […]

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USA urged to improve defense ahead of Basketball World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich says his team has to improve its defense and communication ahead of the World Cup despite an impressive 102-86 victory over Australia. The reigning world champions posted a 31-point third quarter on the back of a barrage of three-pointers to overwhelm the Boomers Thursday evening after a tight first half. Boston guard Kemba Walker sank 23 points, the Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner added 15 with […]

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