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by Richard CARTER / Sebastian Smith TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — US President Donald Trump arrived in Japan Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words and friendly images, but relatively light on substantive progress over trade. Air Force One touched down in Japan just before 5pm local time (0800 GMT) on a sunny Tokyo afternoon. Japanese and US officials hail as “unprecedented” the relationship between Trump and his “golf buddy”, Prime […]
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday a US decision to deploy 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East is a “threat to international peace,” state media reported. “Increased US presence in our region is very dangerous and a threat to international peace and security and must be confronted,” Zarif told the official IRNA news agency before heading home from a visit to Pakistan. © Agence France-Presse
(Eagle News)–Peter Joemel Advincula is now out of Camp Crame. Advincula left the police headquarters on Saturday, May 25, at 1:15 p.m., a day after he completed posting bail for the cases filed against him. On Friday, Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said Advincula first posted an P18,000 bail for an estafa case. Later in the day, he posted bail for the remaining six counts of estafa he faces at a Baguio court. Albayalde […]
by Alexander MARTINEZ and Esteban ROJAS CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — At least 29 prisoners were killed and 19 police wounded in clashes at a jail in western Venezuela Friday, authorities said. The incident at the police station jail in the town of Acarigua, in Portuguesa state, occurred when police special forces (FAES) tried to stop a “massive prison break” which resulted in the deaths of 29 inmates, according to Portuguesa public security secretary Oscar Valero. […]
(Eagle News)– Parts of Edsa and C5 are scheduled to undergo reblocking and repair. The Department of Public Works and Highways said the maintenance work is slated to take place from Friday, May 24, to Monday, May 27. EDSA – southbound from Lagarian Creek to New York Street beside sidewalk (intermittent section) – southbound before Monte de Piedad to near EDSA Boulevard Tunnel, 4th lane from sidewalk (intermittent section) – northbound 50 meters after Magallanes […]
by Richard CARTER TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan on Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words and friendly images, but light on substantive progress over trade. Japanese and US officials hail as “unprecedented” the relationship between Trump and his “golf buddy”, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and the pair will again find time for a round to cement their diplomatic bromance. The official centrepiece is […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant hit back at critics on Friday who questioned whether or not the Golden State Warriors are better without him in the lineup. Golden State have won five straight since losing the 10-time all-star Durant, who was sidelined after suffering an injury against the Houston Rockets. “It’s hard to get away from that because I watch the games (when Golden State are on the road) and I saw […]
(Eagle News)–An estimated P1 billion worth of suspected shabu was seized by authorities from a Malabon warehouse, authorities said on Saturday, May 25. The 146 kilograms of suspected shabu which were found in 30 aluminum pallets where tonner bags containing tapioca starch were placed were seized from a Goldwin Commercial warehouse during a joint operation between the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Bureau of Customs and other agencies on Thursday, May 23. The operation was […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte on Saturday, May 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, struck 3 kilometers southwest of Santa Monica at 8:12 a.m. The depth of focus was 13 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A thunderstorm advisory was hoisted over parts of Southern Luzon on Saturday, May 25. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said in its 8 a.m. bulletin that moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are being experienced over Camarines Norte, Romblon and portions of Albay including Legazpi City, Rapu-rapu, Bacacay, Manito, Oriental Mindoro including Bulalacao, Mansalay, Roxas, Northern Samar particularly in Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig, and Sorsogon […]
(Eagle News)–For the Palace, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV’s “greater service to the nation” is his “mandatory exit from the Senate.” “While many will wish Mr. Trillanes good riddance as he is about to leave the hallowed halls of the Senate at the end of June of this year, we will instead wish him luck as he faces another prospect of being placed behind bars again as the self-confessed black propagandist turns against his master, even […]
by MJ Racadio (Eagle News) — Setting another milestone for EBC Films, “Hapi Ang Buhay, the Musical” received three nominations from the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies, including Best New Movie Actress of Year, Best New Movie Actor of the Year, and Indie Movie Theme Song of the Year. Internationally-acclaimed director Carlo Ortega Cuevas was extremely surprised after the nominations were announced. “I am excited and proud to be INC – […]
