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(Eagle News)–Around P100 million worth of suspected cocaine was found on the coastline of Surigao del Sur on Tuesday night. The blocks of cocaine, worth 20 kilograms, were found by a fisherman in Lingig past 9 p.m. The drugs have been turned over to authorities. Authorities are investigating the incident. President Rodrigo Duterte has said international syndicates were responsible for the illegal drugs found in Philippine waters. The police have said they would intensify patrols […]
by Julie CHARPENTRAT / with Rob Lever in Washington Agence France Presse San Francisco, United States (AFP)– Apple delivered stronger-than-expected results Tuesday for the past quarter as gains in services helped offset slumping iPhone sales, sparking a rally in shares of the technology giant. California-based Apple reported a 16 percent drop in profits in the just-ended quarter to $11.6 billion, as overall revenues dipped five percent to $58 billion. Apple shares rallied five percent in […]
(Eagle News)–A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, May 1. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.5-magnitude quake that struck Eastern Samar on April 26, hit 26 kilometers southeast of San Julian at 5:32 a.m. The depth of focus was 42 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.
(Eagle News)–The easterlies continue to affect Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Wednesday, May 1. The southern part of the country, including Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN and formerly ARMM will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorm as a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Flash floods or landslides due to scattered light to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Bicol Region, Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A US Army veteran who was allegedly plotting a large-scale terror attack near Los Angeles as revenge for the recent mass shootings in New Zealand has been arrested, authorities said Monday. Mark Steven Domingo, 26, who had combat experience in Afghanistan and recently converted to Islam, faces federal terror-related charges for plotting mass casualties via a home-made bomb at a white nationalist rally in Long Beach this past […]
CHARLOTTE, United States (AFP) — At least two people were killed and several wounded Tuesday in a shooting at the University of North Carolina’s Charlotte campus, staff and local media reported. “Shots reported near Kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately,” the university’s office of emergency management tweeted. The Charlotte Observer said two people were dead and two others had life-threatening injuries. The local Fox television affiliate identified the dead as boys aged 17 […]
by Richard CARTER Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s new emperor Naruhito will on Wednesday formally take over the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father’s historic abdication from the world’s oldest monarchy that swept in a new imperial era. The 59-year-old will be presented with the sacred imperial treasures of a sword and a jewel, as well as the seals of state, at a solemn ceremony in the Room of Pine in the […]
(Eagle News) — In this video taken by Eagle News Service correspondent Roger Manzano, firemen can be seen trying to look for a way to enter a raging fire in Sitio Ambuklao Mendez road in Barangay Baesa in Quezon City which left hundreds of families homeless. The fire started at around 4:30 p.m. and quickly spread in the area which was mostly composed of houses made of light materials. It later escalated to Task Force […]
US President Donald Trump, along with his family and businesses, on Monday sued Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to stop them from complying with Congressional subpoenas issued as part of a probe into foreign political influence. The subpoenas — which the Trumps described in their suit as “intrusive and overbroad” — were issued to several banks by the Democratic-majority House’s intelligence and financial services committees, which are looking into the president’s finances […]
JERUSALEM (AFP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn into Israel’s new parliament on Tuesday following his victory in April 9 elections and will seek to form a governing coalition in the days ahead. Netanyahu was among the 120 members of the Knesset, or parliament, sworn in during an official ceremony. Netanyahu’s Likud won 35 seats in the election, the same as his main opponents from the centrist Blue and White alliance, led by […]
Venezuela was plunged into heightened chaos on Tuesday after self-proclaimed leader Juan Guaido said he had the support of troops to oust President Nicolas Maduro, while the government denounced what it called an attempted coup. Following are some initial reactions from world governments: – ‘Democracy cannot be defeated’ – The White House urged Venezuela’s armed forces to stand by the country’s “legitimate institutions.” President Donald Trump’s administration has been waging a mounting pressure campaign to […]
