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Maintains, however, that martial law not needed (Eagle News)—The Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday, Feb. 20, said it respects the Supreme Court decision allowing the third extension of martial law in Mindanao. In a statement, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia, however, maintained the declaration of martial law “should be reserved as an extraordinary measure for lawless violence, invasion or rebellion, as determined in the Constitution, and should never be the norm.” “We are […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Philadelphia 76ers return from the NBA All-Star break without Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid, who will miss at least a week with a sore left knee. The 76ers said Wednesday that an MRI exam showed no structural damage to Embiid’s knee, and he will undergo treatment involving physical therapy and load management. Philadelphia coach Brett Brown said the trouble appeared to be “a little bit of tendinitis” and he […]
by Glenn CHAPMAN Agence France Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Seeking to rev up demand in the slumping smartphone market, Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a folding handset, becoming the first major manufacturer to offer the feature. The South Korean giant also appeared to get the jump on rivals by announcing the first device for fifth-generation, or 5G wireless networks, one of four versions of its flagship smartphone, while stepping up its efforts in […]
by Shaun TANDON / with Gianrigo Marletta in Tampa Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is barring a US-born former Islamic State propagandist from returning home, making the highly unusual case that she is not a US citizen. Trump’s refusal to admit 24-year-old Hoda Muthana comes just as he is pressing Europeans to repatriate their own Islamic State fighters and will likely face legal challenges, with US […]
(Eagle News)—-Three Filipino call center employees were sentenced to five months in prison in Hong Kong after they opened bank accounts there using forged documents, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In a statement, the DFA said the three were meted out a “reduced sentence for pleading guilty to two counts of “using a false instrument” before the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts. The DFA said the call center employees went to Hong Kong as tourists in […]
“Wutip” still outside PAR, though (Eagle News)–The weather disturbance being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has intensified. In a weather update around 5 a.m., PAGASA said “Wutip” was now a severe tropical storm as of 3 a.m. So far though, “Wutip” was still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, 2775 kilometers east of Mindanao, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 105 kilometers per hour, and gustiness of up to […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said that students given scholarships by the government will not lose this privilege even if they express dissent regarding government, including its policies and actions. Wala naman kung dissent lang (If it’s only dissent, no). If you disagree with my move, you disagree, or you do not find consonance in our decision, fine,” the President said during an interview with reporters in Malacanang. But Duterte said a line […]
by Emily Manuel Contributor, Eagle News (Eagle News) — EBC films’ “Guerrero” was featured as one of the full-length exhibition films at the 4th Singkuwento International Film Festival Manila Philippines, held at the NCCA Leandro Locsin Theatre in Intramuros, Manila last February 17, 2019. Singkuwento brings together filmmakers from various regions in the Philippines and other countries. This year, local participants came from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, while international participants came from Korea, Canada, Cambodia and […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) — Six people, including three foreigners, were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday in a Malaysian karaoke centre, with rescuers describing scenes of chaos as the blaze engulfed the building. The fire erupted before dawn on the fourth floor of an eight-storey building in the city of Ipoh, northern Perak state. Firefighters rushed to the scene and found the bodies of six people who had died of smoke inhalation, Perak […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, February 20, signed the Universal Health Care Act into law which guarantees equitable access to quality and affordable health care for all Filipinos. Under the law, all Filipinos will be automatically enrolled under the National Health Insurance Program which classifies members as either “direct contributors” for those who have the capacity to pay premiums, or “indirect contributors” for those who indigents, senior citizens and persons with […]
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — One person engulfed in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps has died, police said Wednesday, as rescue operations to find other possible victims were paused after an all-night search. Four people had been reported as injured in the avalanche on Tuesday at the Crans-Montana ski station in southern Switzerland. One of the wounded, a 34-year-old French national, has died, police in Valais canton said in a tweet. “Searches that continued through […]
(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray on Wednesday, February 20 shared her excitement for the official homecoming parade that will kick off on Thursday, February 21, at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila at 2pm. The homecoming parade will pass through streets of Pasay, Manila and Makati.” “Today is the first official day of my homecoming! Excited na akoooo!!! 🤗 Comment a “🇵🇭” if you’re coming to the parades!!,” Gray posted in her Instagram […]
