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Palace says panels to be created for localized peace talks with Communist rebels

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, March 21, said panels would be created for localized peace talks with Communist rebels. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said local government units, the military and sectoral representatives would make up the new panels whose constitution was officially announced days after President Rodrigo Duterte ended the appointments of government peace panel chair Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, and of members Hernani Braganza, Rene Sarmiento, Angela Librado-Trinidad and former state […]

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New Zealand bans assault weapons, triggering similar calls in US

  by Yelim Lee Agence France Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — New Zealand imposed an immediate ban on assault weapons on Thursday, taking swift action in response to the Christchurch massacre and triggering renewed calls from leading American politicians for curbs in the United States. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said assault rifles and military-style semi-automatic weapons would be banned with immediate effect, making good on a pledge to ensure that nothing like last week’s […]

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Canned air and water-spraying drones: Smog remedies

by Catherine LAI HONG KONG, China (AFP) — As millions of people in Asia choke under polluted skies, authorities have turned to water-dispersing drones and outdoor air purifiers to improve air quality, while companies have tried to cash in by selling everything from canned air to lung-purifying teas. According to the World Health Organisation, 92 percent of the population in the Asia Pacific region are exposed to levels of air pollution that pose a significant […]

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Senate, House to meet over proposed national budget on Monday, March 25

(Eagle News)—The Senate and the House of Representatives will meet on Monday, March 25, to thresh out the contentious issues over the proposed national budget. It was unclear who exactly would meet whom but Speaker Gloria Arroyo earlier designated House appropriations chair Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr., San Juan Rep. Ronaldo Zamora and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman to speak with senators about the proposed national budget. The meeting will take place days after the House officially […]

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BI intercepts 3 women who planned to work as household workers in Saudi without meeting age requirement

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration has intercepted three women who planned to work as Overseas Filipino Workers in Saudi Arabia even without meeting the required age for household workers. In a statement on Thursday, March 21, BI port operations division chief Grifton Medina said that the three, whom he did not identify, were apprehended in Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 last Sunday. Under the law, it is prohibited to reveal […]

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All 50 victims of Christchurch attack identified: police

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AFP) — New Zealand police on Thursday said that all 50 victims of last week’s terror attack in Christchurch had now been identified, allowing burials to take place. “I can say that as of a few minutes ago the identification process and to all 50 victims have been completed and all of the next of kin have been advised,” said Commissioner Mike Bush. “That is a landmark for this process.” © Agence […]

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Butler, Embiid star as Sixers rattle Celtics

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Jimmy Butler led a fourth quarter comeback as the Philadelphia 76ers overpowered the Boston Celtics 118-115 in a stormy Eastern Conference duel on Wednesday. Butler scored 15 points in the final period as the Sixers overturned a nine-point deficit to seal their first win of the season against Boston while extending their winning streak to six games. Butler, who was slow to settle in Philadelphia following his acrimonious move […]

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House officially withdraws its version of the General Appropriations Bill

(Eagle News)—The House of Representatives has officially withdrawn its version of the 2019 General Appropriations bill which it transmitted to the Senate for approval, Senate President Tito Sotto said. The withdrawal of the enrolled bill assailed by the Senate came after House appropriations chair Rolando Andaya said this was to be done in line with Speaker Gloria Arroyo’s directive “to allow a last-ditch effort to break the budget impasse.” Andaya, however, reiterated the House “did […]

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3.0-magnitude quake hits Ilocos Norte

(Eagle News)–A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Thursday, March 21. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the quake hit 34 kilometers northeast of Pagudpud at 8:24 a.m. The depth of focus of the earthquake, which was of tectonic origin, was 18 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were expected.  

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New Zealand bans sale of assault, semi-automatic rifles: PM Ardern

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday an immediate ban on the sale of assault rifles and semi-automatics in response to the Christchurch terror attack that killed 50 people. “I am announcing that New Zealand will ban all military-style semi-automatic weapons. We will also ban all assault rifles,” Ardern said, while announcing interim measures that will stop a rush of purchases before legislation on the measures takes effect. She added that […]

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Boeing 737 MAX to face first congressional hearing

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Boeing’s ill-fated 737 MAX and federal regulators next week will face the first public grilling by Congress over the two fatal plane crashes in recent months. Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican, called for a hearing of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, for March 27, with three transportation officials, notably the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration. Cruz intends to hold a second hearing to question […]

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Parts of East and North Avenues, Elliptical Road in QC closed starting Thursday, March 21

(Eagle News)—The Department of Transportation’s MRT-7 Project Traffic Management Task Force has announced the closure of selected lanes on North Ave., East Ave. and Elliptical Road in Quezon City on Thursday, March 21. In an advisory, the task force said the EDSA-bound lanes of North Avenue from Elliptical Road up to Mindanao Avenue will be closed starting 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Friday, March 22. It said on the same night, one lane along Elliptical […]

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