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SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Chinese and US trade negotiators will bid to bring an end a year-long trade war that has seen both tariffs and insults flung between the world’s two largest economies when they meet for official talks in Shanghai Wednesday. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin arrived in China’s financial capital on Tuesday, and were believed to have joined Chinese officials for dinner and informal discussions. Washington and Beijing […]
(Eagle News)–The Office of the Solicitor General has hailed the Court of Appeals ruling dismissing the petition for writs of habeas data and amparo by the National Union of People’s Lawyers. In a statement, the OSG said the ruling was a ” clear triumph for the rule of law and justice.” “This victory further proves that the OSG is constantly hard at work in all its cases, notwithstanding the misinformation of a select few,” the […]
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, July 31, due to bad weather. Below is a list: Sta. Cruz, Zambales: elementary level Olongapo City, Zambales: fron preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon. It said it was monitoring a low pressure area as well.
(Eagle News)–Classes were suspended in some areas on Wednesday, July 31, due to bad weather. Below is a list: Sta. Cruz, Zambales: elementary level Olongapo City, Zambales: fron preschool to senior high school in both public and private schools The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon. It said it was monitoring a low pressure area as well.
(Eagle News) –The Southwest Monsoon continues to affect the western section of Luzon as the country’s weather bureau is monitoring a new low pressure area (LPA) seen east of the Philippines. According to PAGASA’s latest weather update, the trough of the LPA is affecting the eastern Visayas, CARAGA and the Davao region and would cause cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in these areas. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will […]
by Allison JACKSON ALTAMIRA, Brazil (AFP) — Forty-six inmates involved in one of Brazil’s deadliest prison riots were being transferred to other jails on Tuesday, an official said. At least 57 people were killed Monday when fighting broke out between rival drug gang factions in the Altamira Regional Recovery Center in the northern state of Para. Sixteen were decapitated in the hours-long battle, but most died in a fire that engulfed part of the overcrowded […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a three-year, $100 million NBA contract extension with guard CJ McCollum, US media reported Tuesday. ESPN, citing McCollum’s agent, reported the deal, and the player himself responded Tuesday to congratulatory tweets from teammate Jusuf Nurkic and other NBA players. McCollum, who would have become an unrestricted free agent after the 2020-21 season, instead looks set to stay in Portland for five seasons. […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea launched “multiple unidentified projectiles” on Wednesday, Seoul said, days after firing two ballistic missiles as a warning to the South over planned joint military drills with the United States. A “number of projectiles” were fired from the Wonsan area on the east coast at dawn, said an official with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. “We can’t say at this point how far they flew and are analyzing […]
Ban on other forms of gambling still in place, Panelo says (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the ban on lotto operations, the Palace said on Tuesday night. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the lifting of the suspension takes place “immediately” upon the advice of Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. This was after Medialdea said probers found no anomalies in the conduct of lotto operations, and that rules were followed. “Franchise holders and operators of lotto […]
(Eagle News)–The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority on Tuesday, July 30, launched a new application that will serve as an online database of jobs for Tesda graduates. According to Tesda, the free application 911 Tesda will also serve as a platform for individuals who wish to avail of the services of Tesda graduates. Tesda graduates and certified workers need to be accredited by the digital online service providers for them to be included in […]
(Eagle News)–The Senate blue ribbon committee will probe what President Rodrigo Duterte said was the “massive corruption” in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Blue ribbon panel chair Richard Gordon said the probe would take place late next week. He said this was after a probe into the allegations of conflict of interest against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. The alleged “massive corruption” prompted Duterte to order all forms of gambling within the PCSO mandate terminated. […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures provided by the Manila Public Information Office, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is seen presenting a pilot project to turn Manila into a “green city.” The plan, the Manila PIO said, includes the expansion of Arroceros Park in Ermita. Moreno has vowed to return Manila to its “former glory.” He has been hailed on social media for his efforts to clean up Divisoria, Lagusnilad underpass, among others.
