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Sinking city: Indonesia’s capital on brink of disaster

  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Time is running out for Jakarta. One of the fastest-sinking cities on earth, environmental experts warn that one third of it could be submerged by 2050 if current rates continue. Decades of uncontrolled and excessive depletion of groundwater reserves, rising sea-levels, and increasingly volatile weather patterns mean swathes of it have already started to disappear. Existing environmental measures have had little impact, so authorities are taking drastic action: the nation […]

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Ombudsman: Preliminary probe, admin adjudication stemming from Garrido raps vs Acosta, Erfe ongoing

(Eagle News)–The Office of the Ombudsman is conducting a preliminary probe and an administrative adjudication against Public Attorneys Office chief Persida Acosta and forensics chief Erwin Erfe over corruption allegations against them. In a statement issued after at least 80 PAO lawyers denied fiing a manifestation seeking Acosta’s and Erfe’s suspension before the anti-graft body, the Ombudsman said the probe stemmed from the complaint for graft, falsification, malversation and illegal use of public funds or […]

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Celebrating 15 years of the Best of Indie Films: Cinemalaya 2019 Complete List of Winners

by MJ Racadio Contributor PASAY CITY, Philippines —  Cinemalaya recently celebrated 15 years of the Best of Indie Films and recognized the best independent films, the upcoming and veteran directors from short to full-length feature films, as well as the best performers in these films. The Filmfest was held in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Below are some photos of the highlights of the event, as well as the complete list of […]

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Bruised but unbowed Hong Kong police say no need for China intervention

by Jerome TAYLOR HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong’s police are confident they have the resources to continue battling pro-democracy protesters, even if violence escalates further, pouring cold water on concerns that the authoritarian mainland might need to intervene. Three senior commanders said they were unaware of any plans by China to bolster their own ranks with mainland troops or police officers, even if the political chaos worsens. And they admitted that any move […]

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Several M. Manila roads to undergo reblocking, repair starting Friday, Aug. 16

(Eagle News)–Several roads will undergo reblocking and repair starting Friday, Aug. 16. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the following roads will undergo the work  starting 11 p.m. Edsa southbound Fronting Sojen and Chevrolet, fifth lane from sidewalk Magallanes-Baclaran bus stop to Magallanes – Alabang bus stop, outer lane Eugenio Lopez Drive to Scout Borromeo northbound Before New York St, 1st lane from sidewalk Katipunan Ave.  southbound Boni Serrano tunnel, truck lane Quirino […]

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17 missing in SW China landslide

BEIJING, China (AFP) — More than a dozen workers remained missing Friday after a landslide in southwest China buried a section of railway that was under repair, according to state media. The 17 missing people were carrying out maintenance work on the track Wednesday when the hill above them gave way, China Daily reported. The landslide in Ganluo county in Sichuan province happened very quickly, a witness told the newspaper. “I spotted a strange movement […]

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Suspicious box in Edsa-Shaw underpass prompts police lockdown; box found to contain only styro

(Eagle News)–The police on Friday, Aug. 16, were forced to impose a temporary lockdown on the northbound and southbound lanes of the Edsa Shaw underpass after the presence of a suspicious box was reported to them. The lockdown around noon caused heavy traffic in the area, which was also immediately cordoned off by authorities. All pedestrians on the overpass were ordered to leave the area. Responding members of the Philippine National Police Explosives and  Ordnance […]

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DOTr: Sangley airport construction now at 55 percent

  (Eagle News)–Construction of Sangley Airport is now at 55 percent. The Department of Transportation said the structural works for the airport in Cavite so far include the Passenger Terminal Building, runway, apron, drainage system and a power supply. Also included is site development. The DOTr said these pictures taken from August 13 to August 14 show the accelerated pace of construction of the facility that will allow for the military air base to commence […]

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China media says Hong Kong response ‘won’t repeat’ Tiananmen

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Chinese state media vowed Friday there “won’t be a repeat” of the Tiananmen Square crackdown if Beijing moves to quash Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. In a rare reference to the bloody incident — which is usually taboo in mainland China — the Global Times newspaper insisted the country had more sophisticated methods than those it employed 30 years ago to crush protests in the capital. “The incident in Hong Kong […]

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President Duterte signs Community Service Act

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that will impose community service as punishment for those who commit only minor offenses, instead of jail time. A statement from the office of Senator Richard Gordon, principal author of the Community Service Act in the Senate,  said the President signed  the measure on  August 8. Under the measure, once convicted by the court, the offender may engage in community service in the place where […]

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Año urges NPA rebels to surrender anew; “Hindi kayo pababayaan ng pamahalaan,” he assures

(Eagle News)-The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Friday, Aug. 16, urged New People’s Army rebels anew to surrender and return to “mainstream society.” Interior Secretary Eduardo Año reiterated his call after the alleged recruitment by Communists of students in schools took centerstage in a hearing held by the Senate panel on public order and dangerous drugs this week. During the hearing, a former rebel, “Allen,” also  disclosed the NPA did not give […]

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‘French Spiderman’ scales Hong Kong skyscraper with ‘peace banner’

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Daredevil Alain Robert — dubbed the ‘French Spiderman’ — climbed a Hong Kong skyscraper on Friday and unfurled a “peace banner” as the financial hub is rocked by historic political unrest. The 57-year-old adventurer, who specializes in unsanctioned ascents of tall buildings, shimmied up the 68-storey Cheung Kong Center in Hong Kong’s main business district in hot and humid conditions on Friday morning. During the climb, he attached a banner […]

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