Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Occidental on Friday, Aug. 2. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 69 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 3:22 p.m. Depth of focus was 90 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
VADODARA, India (AFP) — Crocodiles hunted dogs in the flooded streets of the Indian city of Vadodara after it was battered by nearly 50 centimeters (20 inches) of rain in 24 hours leaving five people dead, police said Friday. Waist-high water remained Friday in the Gujarat state city where the main railway station and most roads were closed by the freak deluge. About 5,000 people were evacuated from their homes as water from the overflowing […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea will remove Japan from its “white list” of trusted trading partners, Seoul’s finance minister said Friday, reciprocating just hours after a similar move by Tokyo. The Japanese government’s decision “fundamentally destroys the relations of trust and cooperation that the two countries established” in the past, said Hong Nam-ki. “For this, we express our strong protest and deep regret, and urge Tokyo to immediately withdraw its vengeful trade measures.” […]
(Eagle News) – The nationwide voters’ registration for the scheduled May 2020 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections started on Thursday, August 1, 2019, amid the uncertainty of the elections pushing through. President Rodrigo Duterte himself during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) had called for the postponement of the 2020 barangay and SK elections, noting that there was not enough time for the incumbent barangay and SK officials to complete their projects. He […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has suspended work in government offices and classes in Metro Manila on Friday, Aug. 2, effective 3 p.m. today. In a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, the Palace said the suspension of classes applies to all levels in both public and private schools. “Those government agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue […]
(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been hoisted over Metro Manila and other nearby areas. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said apart from Metro Manila, covered by the warning was Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas. Flood-prone areas may as a result experience flooding, the weather bureau said. Meanwhile, light to moderate rains are affecting Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and Quezon. PAGASA said the rains may persist within three hours […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan on Friday hanged two men convicted of murder, the justice ministry said, the first executions this year after 15 death row inmates were executed in 2018. With more than 100 inmates on death row, Japan is one of the few developed nations to retain the death penalty, and public support for it remains high despite international criticism, including from rights groups. “I ordered the executions after very careful consideration,” Justice […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Tourism clarified on Friday, Aug. 2, that not all Chinese nationals entering the country are granted visas upon arrival. In a statement, the DOT said the visa is “only granted to Chinese tourists who have passed the screening of tour operators accredited by both the DOT and the (Bureau of Immigration).” “Said visitors will only be allowed entry after submission of all pertinent documents subject to the review and approval of […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday condemned Japan’s decision to remove his country from a “white list” of favored trading partners, calling it a “reckless” move and threatening unspecified countermeasures. Tokyo’s “selfish act will inflict tremendous damage on the world economy by disrupting global supply chains”, he said in remarks to a cabinet meeting called at short notice and televised live. “Japan should withdraw its unilateral and unfair measures as […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill that seeks a probe into the recent spate of killings in Negros Oriental. In urging the committees on public order and dangerous drugs, and justice to investigate in Senate Resolution No. 47, Hontiveros noted that the killings were “an easy and chilling example of the violence against civilians that has flourished under the culture of impunity and lawlessness in the country.” “It is this that has made […]
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — The Thai government on Friday confirmed a number of small “bombing incidents” in Bangkok as the city hosts a major summit, urging the public not to panic as police tighten security. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha was told of “the bombing incidents and has ordered an immediate investigation”, spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said, adding “security measures have been tightened. The public is urged not to panic.” © Agence France-Presse
by Aidan JONES / Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP ) — Several small bombs exploded across Bangkok on Friday, rattling the Thai capital as it hosted a regional summit attended by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and leaving three people wounded. Thailand, which has a grim history of political violence, remains deeply divided after a controversial March election returned a Thai junta to power as a civilian government. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, who led […]
