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by Edouard GUIHAIRE Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British investigators on Wednesday said they had recovered a body from the wreckage of the plane carrying Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala in the Channel. But bad weather has forced the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) to abandon hopes of pulling the plane to shore. The light aircraft was carrying the 28-year-old footballer to his new Premier League team Cardiff City when it disappeared […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has ordered over 100 local government units to explain why they failed to submit the required 10-year solid waste management plans to the Solid Waste Management Commission and to the DILG. Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya said in an interview over CNN Philippines on Thursday, Feb. 7, that the 108 LGUs in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao have ten days upon receipt to respond to the […]
by Rob Woollard Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Golden State Warriors eased to the top of the Western Conference on Wednesday, outclassing an under-strength San Antonio Spurs to score a comprehensive 141-102 win at the Oracle Arena. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich rested star players LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan citing “load management”, and could only watch as the powerful Warriors romped away with an emphatic win. The reigning NBA champions […]
(Eagle News) — Malaking tulong aniya ang paglalagay ng bakod sa kahabaan ng Manila Bay upang hindi na maakit ang mga kabataang maligo sa nasabing karagatan na mayroon pang mataas na coliform level. Dahil dito, hinimok ni Manila City Adminstrator Atty. Jojo Alcovendaz ang publiko na imbes na maligo sa Manila Bay ay magtungo na lamang sa mga sports complex at doon maaaring maligo ng libre sa mga swimming pools. Halimbawa aniya nito ay ang […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a “vigorous campaign to promote the complete immunization of children,” the Palace said on Thursday, Feb. 7. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President gave the order during the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Duterte’s order came on the day the Department of Health declared a measles outbreak in Metro Manila. A day later, the DOH expanded its declaration to other areas–Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central […]
(Eagle News) — Tinawag na “media blitz” ni Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta ang paninisi sa kaniya ng Department of Health (DOH) na kaya nagkaroon ng measles outbreak ay dahil sa pagsisiwalat niya na marami ang namatay sa dengue vaccine na Dengvaxia. Maging si DOH secretary Francisco Duque III ay tinukoy si Acosta kaya’t marami ang natakot na magpabakuna kontra tigdas. Giit ni Acosta, hindi siya ang dapat sisihin kundi ang […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, one of Hollywood’s most eligible singles, is tying the knot. The 28-year-old “Hunger Games” star is engaged to art dealer Cooke Maroney, 33, her publicist told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday. The couple have been spotted together since last summer after reportedly being introduced through friends. Rumors of the engagement began circulating recently after the Kentucky-born actress was spotted at a New York restaurant with […]
Nat’l ID system to start in September this year, gov’t says (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to choose the “best and safest system in the implementation of the national ID system,” the Palace said on Thursday, Feb. 7. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President gave the order during the 34th Cabinet meeting in Malacanang on Wednesday, Feb. 6. During the meeting, Panelo said National Statistician Lisa Bersales […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A Japanese probe sent to examine an asteroid in order to shed light on the origins of the solar system is expected to land on the rock later this month, officials said Wednesday. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the Hayabusa2 probe is expected to touch down on the Ryugu asteroid at 8am local time on February 22. “The landing point is decided and how we’re going to land is […]
(Eagle News)– The Commission on Elections has postponed the canvassing of votes cast by residents of certain areas in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato in the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite. The Comelec on Thursday, Feb. 7, said the canvassing would take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, instead, as the certificates of canvass have yet to reach the Comelec main office in Manila. On Feb. 6, residents of six municipalities of Lanao del […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Thursday as regional investors began to return from their Lunar New Year break, though Tokyo edged lower after a negative lead from Wall Street. Most trading floors have reopened but business remains light, with Hong Kong and Shanghai still closed, while focus turns on the resumption next week of China-US trade talks in Beijing. The two sides will try to hammer out a deal to resolve […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Two of Facebook’s top executives in its public relations team are leaving the company, stepping away after the most tumultuous period in the history of the social networking giant. Caryn Marooney put out word on Wednesday that she is quitting her job as leader of Facebook’s communications group after eight years at the social network and is working with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on finding a replacement. Marooney wrote […]
