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by Natsuko Fukue Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The head of Japan’s Olympic Committee Tuesday denied involvement in a suspect payment made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Games, while apologizing for any possible impact on the hosting of the event. French investigating magistrates have indicted Tsunekazu Takeda as they probe two payments of 2.8 million Singapore dollars ($2.1 million) made before the Japanese capital was chosen to host the Olympics. During […]
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Freezing temperatures and the lack of medical care have killed at least 15 displaced Syrian children in recent weeks, the United Nations reported on Tuesday. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said eight of them had died as a result of the cold in the Rukban camp in southeastern Syria and seven others during the displacement from the jihadist bastion of Hajin, further north. “Freezing temperatures and harsh living conditions in Rukban… […]
(Eagle News) — Nagbabala ang Department of Education (DepEd) sa lahat ng mga opisyal maging sa mga teaching at non-teaching personnel nito na iwasan ang anumang uri ng partisan politics. Sa isang press conference ng DepEd sa Quezon City, sinabi ni Education Secretary Leonor Briones, na hindi niya papayagan na magamit ang ahensya sa anumang uri ng manipulasyon sa halalan. Bilang paghahanda ng DepEd sa eleksyon, naglabas sila ng mga resolusyon noong Nobyembre na layong […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — A small green shoot is growing on the moon in an out-of-this-world first after a cotton seed germinated on board a Chinese lunar lander, scientists said Tuesday. The sprout has emerged from a lattice-like structure inside a canister since the Chang’e-4 lander set down earlier this month, according to a series of photos released by the Advanced Technology Research Institute at Chongqing University. “This is the first time humans have done […]
Palace says it has no information on the matter (Eagle News) — A member of the Movie Television Review and Classification Board said on Tuesday, Jan. 15, that President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the conduct of back-channel talks with Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison and other high-ranking Communist rebel-officials. Avelino Andal, former chief of the Philippine Coconut Authority, said President Duterte gave him the order last week. “Nagpaabot agad ako (ng) […]
(Eagle News) – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) warned all governors, mayors, as well as candidates not to pay “permit to campaign fees” to communist rebels. DILG chief Eduardo Año reminded all local chief executives and local government officials that giving any form of support to communist rebels is a violation of existing laws. The DILG said that those paying such fees to the New People’s Army rebels means they are supporting […]
by Michelle FITZPATRICK Agence France Presse BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Hundreds of flights were canceled at eight German airports Tuesday, including at the nation’s busiest travel hub Frankfurt, as security staff walked off the job in a deepening row over pay. Germany’s powerful Verdi union said the strike would last from 02:00 am until 8:00 pm (0100-1900 GMT) at Frankfurt airport, with walkouts in Munich, Hanover, Bremen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Dresden and Erfurt following roughly the […]
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has reminded travelers not to bring prohibited items in their luggage, whether this be hand-carried or checked in. MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal issued the statement after a Filipino student was intercepted on Jan. 8 by Hong Kong airport authorities for carrying extendable batons in his check-in luggage. Under Hong Kong law, stunning devices that include batons are considered “arms.” “It is wise to check with the […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar believes that media plays an important role in the high trust and performance ratings. In his message during the recent press gathering in Cebu City, Andanar expressed his gratitude to the members of the media for delivering objective news and information to the public. He said Malacañang is also grateful for the continuous reporting of the media regarding the government’s accomplishments and programs to the public. […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing on Tuesday slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making “irresponsible remarks” after he criticised a Chinese court’s death sentence against a convicted Canadian drug smuggler. Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, 36, was given the death penalty on Monday after his previous 15-year prison sentence was deemed too lenient — a ruling that came amid a deepening diplomatic rift between Ottawa and Beijing. Trudeau expressed “extreme concern” on Monday, saying “China has chosen to […]
(Eagle News)– A Quezon City court has junked the charges for illegal possession and firearms and explosives against National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant Rafael Baylosis. Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 100 Judge Editha Mina-Aguba also granted the demurrer to evidence filed by Baylosis’ co-accused, Roque Guillermo, after she found their arrest on Aurora Boulevard corner Katipunan Ave. in February last year was “illegal.” As a result, the judge ruled the hand grenade, […]
(Eagle News) – The Associated Labor Union-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) is seeking a P313 wage increase for minimum wage of earners in Metro Manila, according to ALU-TUCP Spokesperson Alan Tanjusay. Tanjusay said that based on their computation, the nationwide minimum wage of workers should amount to Php 850 to cope up with the increasing prices of goods and services. This is also in consideration of the expected imposition of an additional excise […]
