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Año orders relief of 3 high-ranking police officials in Region 12 for allegedly running P2-billion investment scam

(Eagle News)—Three high-ranking police officials from the Police Regional Office 12 have been ordered sacked by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año for allegedly running a P2-billion investment scam that victimized policemen, prosecutors, judges, entrepreneurs and other ordinary civilians in General Santos. Año ordered Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde to relieve Senior Supt. Manuel M. Lukban, Jr., Senior Supt. Raul S. Supiter, and Supt. Henry P. Biñas after they were found to be behind the  Police […]

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Manila Water to implement “one-time bill waiver” for customers severely affected by water shortage

10 cubic meters of water consumed by Manila Water customers will not be billed (Eagle News)—-Manila Water is slated to implement a “one-time bill waiver” for selected customers to compensate for the water shortage that gripped several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal. According to Manila Water president Ferdinand Dela Cruz, customers in barangays which experienced no water service for at least seven days—whether continuous or broken—within the period of March 6 to 31 will […]

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Magic man Vucevic casts a 28-point spell to stun Sixers

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Nikola Vucevic led the scoring with 28 points as the Orlando Magic sent the Philadelphia 76ers spinning to a second straight defeat in a 119-98 upset on Monday. Vucevic dominated a Sixers line-up missing Ben Simmons through illness to finish with 11 rebounds and four assists as well as a double-digit points tally. The victory left the Sixers in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with 47 wins […]

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At least 19 dead in unprecedented Iran floods

by Kay Armin Serjoie TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Major floods across much of Iran have left 19 people dead and more than 90 injured, blocking roads and triggering landslides with warnings of more heavy rain to come, emergency services said Monday. Such a widespread flood threat is unprecedented in arid Iran, which until 2018 was dealing with decades of drought. Seventeen people were killed and 94 injured in the southern city of Shiraz, one person […]

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Federer wary of Medvedev after Miami victory

by Steve Brenner MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Roger Federer admits he faces a real battle to land the 101st title of his career with the in-form Daniil Medvedev next up after Serbian Filip Krajinovic was dispatched 7-5 6-3 on Monday at the ATP and WTA Miami Open. The Swiss superstar produced an excellent all-round performance despite being tested by the world number 103 who belied his lowly ranking by producing some excellent tennis during […]

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NASA scraps all-women space walk for lack of well-fitting suits

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US space agency NASA scrapped Monday a planned historic spacewalk by two women astronauts, citing a lack of available spacesuits that would fit them at the International Space Station. Christina Koch will now perform tasks in space Friday with fellow American Nick Hague — instead of Anne McClain as originally planned. Had Koch and McClain done their spacewalk together, it would have been the first ever by two women […]

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Macron, Xi call for increased EU-China cooperation

PARIS, China (AFP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for increased cooperation between the European Union and China, at a time of growing nervousness over Beijing’s massive investments on the continent. Speaking at the Elysee Palace following talks with Xi, Macron called for a “strong Europe-China partnership”, adding that this must be based on “strong multilateralism” and “fair and balanced” trade. Xi’s, for his part, stressed that […]

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3.4-magnitude quake jolts Southern Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck Southern Leyte on Tuesday, March 26. The quake hit 5 kilometers northeast of Hinunangan at 5:04 a.m. Depth of focus was one kilometer. An Intensity III was felt in Hinunangan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.

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Partly cloudy skies to prevail over PHL today

(Eagle News)–Partly cloudy skies will prevail over the country as the easterlies affect the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas will also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. Flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms are possible. According to PAGASA, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy […]

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British MPs vote for bigger role in Brexit process

by James PHEBY LONDON, United States (AFP) — British MPs voted on Monday to play a bigger role in Brexit, giving themselves the power to express their preference for different options in an unprecedented move that the government called “dangerous”. MPs won a vote that will allow them to seize control of parliamentary business on Wednesday by 329 to 302, with three junior ministers quitting after voting against the government. Foreign Office minister Alistair Burt […]

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Growth fears pressure world’s stock markets

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — World stock markets were pressured Monday, with Asia taking the heaviest hit, as investors worried about signs of a sharp global economic slowdown. Traders shrugged off news that an investigation found no evidence of collusion between US President Donald Trump’s election campaign and Russia. The pound gave up earlier gains to trade lower against the euro and the dollar after Prime Minister Theresa May admitted Monday she still had […]

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Netanyahu at side, Trump proclaims Golan Heights belongs to Israel

by Shaun TAND WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side, US President Donald Trump declared Monday that the Golan Heights belongs to Israel — handing another major diplomatic victory to the premier ahead of tight elections. Netanyahu spared no praise as he watched Trump sign the Golan proclamation at the White House, likening him to President Harry S Truman, who recognized Israel, and even to Cyrus the Great, the […]

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