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De Lima on Duterte’s order to ban all forms of gambling: It’s “abuse of power”

(Eagle News)–“Abuse of power.” This was how Senator Leila de Lima described President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to shut down all forms of gambling operations within the mandate of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. “Shutting down PCSO does not make sense and obviously warrants deep scrutiny. Who gains from the closure of PCSO operations?Obviously, not the indigent stakeholders, nor the PCSO employees and lottery operators and staff. Are vested interests behind this abuse of power?,” De […]

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Construction work for Bulacan airport to begin before yearend

(Eagle News)–Construction work for the Bulacan airport will begin before the end of the year, the Department of Transportation announced. According to the DOTr, this was after it concluded the Swiss Challenge for the unsolicited proposal of San Miguel Holdings Corporation on Wednesday, July 31 for the construction, operation and maintenance of the airport, which is expected to be operational within four to six years from the start of construction. The DOTr said SMHC’s proposal […]

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‘Go easy on me kid’: Biden, rivals temper tone at Democratic debate

DETRIOT, United States (AFP) — Moderate frontrunner Joe Biden and his 2020 Democratic rivals took the stage Wednesday ready for a dog fight but began their debate largely with cooler heads prevailing, uniting under a common goal of ousting President Donald Trump. But tensions were quickly evident between Biden and Senator Kamala Harris, the most prominent African American in the field and who savaged him over race and criminal justice issues at their previous debate. […]

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12 killed as flooding paralyses Pakistan’s Karachi

KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) — At least 12 people were killed as monsoon rains lashed Pakistan’s port city of Karachi, officials and charity groups confirmed Wednesday, while flooding also triggered power outages and overwhelmed the metropolis’s fragile infrastructure. Authorities said the deaths occurred largely due to electrocutions caused by ill-maintained power lines even as large segments of the city suffered hours-long outages that lasted up to a day in some areas. According to the Edhi Foundation […]

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US-S. Korea military exercises still on despite North’s warnings

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea will go ahead, a Pentagon official said on Wednesday, after missile tests and calls for the drills’ cancellation by North Korea. The affirmation of the annual, joint exercises came amid a series of missile launches by North Korea, one of which it called a “solemn warning to the South Korean warmongers” over the planned military drills. But despite Pyongyang’s warning […]

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3.9-magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

(Eagle News)–A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Davao Oriental on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 39 kilometers southeast of Baculin at 4:44 a.m. Depth of focus was 33 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.  

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LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rains in various parts of PHL; thunderstorms to be felt in Metro Manila

  (Eagle News) – A low pressure area east of Catanduanes and the Southwest Monsoon will continue to bring rains in various parts of the country today, Thursday, August 1, according to the country’s weather bureau. The LPA was monitored as of 3 a.m. today at 460 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, and its through will bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms to the Bicol region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga and Davao region. The southwest monsoon, on […]

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Rainfall advisory hoisted over N. Luzon

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains are expected over Pangasinan, in Sual and Labrador, in an hour. The weather bureau said these may affect nearby areas. The same  conditions are being experienced over Mabini, Dasol, Agno, Burgos, Infanta, Alaminos and Bani, also in Pangasinan. “All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards,” […]

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Putin calls in army to fight Siberia forest fires

by Theo MERZ MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called in the army to fight forest fires that have been raging across vast expanses of Siberia for days, enveloping entire cities in black smoke. Environmentalists have warned that the scale of the blazes could accelerate global warming, aside from any immediate effects on the health of inhabitants. Around three million hectares (7.4 million acres) of land in the centre and east […]

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S.Korea tests drone delivery in remote regions

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Seoul began testing delivery by drone in the country’s remote regions Wednesday, with the hope of improving residents’ quality of life, the government said. The project, jointly launched by the interior and safety ministry and Korea Post, among other government agencies, aims to establish a “public drone delivery system” to serve the country’s dispersed population. A test operation on Wednesday transported medical relief items from Dangjin, a city 80 kilometers […]

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Al Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden is dead – US media

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza, chosen an heir to the leadership of Al-Qaeda, has been killed, US media reported Wednesday citing American officials. NBC News said three US officials had confirmed they had information of Hamza bin Laden’s death, but gave no details of the place or date. The New York Times subsequently cited two US officials saying they had confirmation that he was killed during the last two years […]

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Locsin says PHL should stop giving visas upon arrival to Chinese nationals, other foreign tourists

  (Eagle News) – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said that the Philippines should consider stopping the practice of giving visas upon arrival to foreigners, reacting to reports on the influx of so many undocumented Chinese workers in the country. “We need to put an end to visas upon arrival; all visas should be issued by consular offices after vetting. We must take extra care in outsourcing any part of the visa application process, […]

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