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(Eagle News)–The number of accredited establishments offering accommodation in Boracay has increased to 296. The Department of Tourism said this translates 10,467 rooms as of Dec. 31, 2018. The DOT ordered the closure of establishments not complying with environmental laws in Boracay, during a shutdown of the island for six months so it can undergo a rehabilitation. The shutdown was done after President Rodrigo Duterte called the island a “cesspool.” https://youtu.be/3me-N808iC8
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s Emperor Akihito delivered his final New Year’s address Wednesday before his abdication later this year, telling tens of thousands of well-wishers he was praying for peace. The Imperial Palace said more then 72,000 people flocked to the royal residence on Wednesday morning alone, with many more still arriving for a final chance to see the 85-year-old royal deliver his traditional new year’s greeting. The emperor will become the first Japanese […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kawhi Leonard poured in a career-high 45 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 122-116 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. With the win the Raptors improved to 28-11, keeping the pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks who boosted their league-leading record in terms of winning percentage to 26-10 with a 121-98 victory over Detroit. The Raptors were again without injured Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Lowry — […]
by Rob Lever / with Julie Charpentrat and Glenn Chapman in San Francisco Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Amid trade wars, geopolitical tensions and a decline in public trust, the technology sector is seeking to put its problems aside with the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual extravaganza showcasing futuristic innovations. The January 8-11 Las Vegas trade event offers a glimpse into new products and services designed to make people’s lives easier, fun and […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets sank Wednesday, starting the new year by extending a slide that made 2018 the worst in a decade, with investors jolted by data reinforcing weakness in China’s economy. With a number of potential banana skins dotting the next 12 months — including the China-US trade row and Brexit — dealers are keeping to the sidelines as they look for signs of stability. Hong Kong led the losses, tumbling […]
(Eagle News)—The garbage which was illegally shipped to Misamis Oriental last year will be sent back to South Korea next week. “We expect the 51 garbage-filled containers stored at MICT (Mindanao International Container Terminal) to be home-bound by January 9 provided that all regulatory requirements are readily available,” MICT port collector John Simon said. The 1200 tons of trash arrived at the MICT port on Oct. 21. The BOC intercepted the “misdeclared shipment” in November […]
(Eagle News) — Lalo pang pinaigting ng Philippine National Police (PNP) ang pagbabantay sa mga mataong lugar sa Mindanao upang hindi maulit ang hinihinalang pag-atake ng terorista na nangyari sa Cotabato City nitong . Gayunman, sinabi ni Chief Supt. Benigno Durana, spokesman ng PNP na hindi naman kakayanin ng pulisya na bantayan ang lahat ng sulok ng Mindanao. Dahil dito, nangangailangan rin aniya sila ng suporta mula sa taumbayan lalo na sa pagresolba sa pinakahuling […]
(Eagle News)—Senator Panfilo Lacson urged Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde to give policemen who fired their guns indiscriminately during the holidays the boot. In a Tweet on Wednesday, Jan. 2, Lacson said the policemen were, after all, “scumbags” who had “no regard for life.” “What if someone got hit and died, or paralyzed? D*mn these scumbags! They have no purpose in life, really,” Lacson said. He said the PNP should sustain its internal cleansing […]
(Eagle News)—The United Kingdom has warned its residents against traveling to parts of Mindanao due to “terrorist activity” and clashes between government troops and insurgent groups. “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago..,” the advisory said. The UK also warned its citizens against doing “all but essential travel” to the remainder of Mindanao, excluding the islands of Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao, as well […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he looked forward to another summit with Kim Jong Un, a day after the North Korean leader warned Pyongyang could take a different approach to nuclear talks if US economic sanctions persist. “I also look forward to meeting with Chairman Kim who realizes so well that North Korea possesses great economic potential!” Trump said in a brief tweet. The US leader made his comment after […]
(Eagle News) — Patuloy pa ring tumataas ang bilang ng mga nasawi dahil sa epekto ng bagyong Usman. Ayon sa National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), ang bilang ng mga napaulat na nasawi sa Mimaropa, Bicol Region, at Eastern Visayas ay pumalo na sa 78, 15 naman sa kanila ang injured at 21 ang patuloy na nawawala pa rin. Bukod dito, apektado rin ang daloy ng trapiko sa ilang apektadong lugar dahil 95 […]
(Eagle News) — Nakapagtala ng mas mataas na bilang ng mga pasaherong bumiyahe noong Disyembre 31, 2018 ang Philippine Coast Guard kumpara noong nagdaang mga taon. Sa datos ng PCG sa kanilang Oplan Ligtas Biyahe, noong Disyembre 31, 2018 nakapagtala ng 220,355 na outbound passengers sa iba’t ibang mga pantalan sa bansa. Mas mataas ito ng 8.25 percent kumpara sa naitalang bilang ng mga pasahero noong Disyembre 31. 2017. Pinakamaraming bilang ng mga bumiyaheng pasahero […]
