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(Eagle News)—Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde has ordered the cancellation of the licenses to own and possess guns of Guimbal, Iloilo Mayor Oscar Garin Sr. and Iloilo Rep. Richard Garin. Albayalde issued the order after reports the two had mauled a policeman, P03 Federico Macaya Jr. “Effective today, I have ordered the cancellation of all Permits to Carry Firearms outside of Residence (PTCFOR) and License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) issued by the […]
(Eagle News)—-For Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, there is a clear ground for the removal of Guimbal, Iloilo Mayor Oscar Garin Sr.’s authority over the local police. Año issued the statement following Police Regional Office 6 director Chief Supt. John Bulalacao’s allegations Garin and his son, Iloilo Rep. Richard Garin, mauled a policeman, P03 Federico Macaya. Richard Garin has apologized, saying he was only irked Macaya had asked a victim to withdraw a complaint against a suspect. […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea has acknowledged “drawbacks” in its agricultural sector this year, echoing UN reports of declining crop yields in a country that remains heavily reliant on food imports and aid. Agricultural production is chronically poor in the North, which has periodically been hit by famine, with hundreds of thousands dying — some estimates say millions — in the mid-1990s. Premier of the government cabinet, Pak Pong Ju, referred to “drawbacks […]
(Eagle News)—These are sketches of what designer Mak Tumang said was among the dresses Catriona Gray planned to wear at the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. Tumang, who posted the sketches on his Facebook account, said the piece was an “extolment” of the Philippines, also called the pearl of the Orient seas. Gray, who was crowned Miss Universe 2018, showed off her lava and Ibong Adarna gown at the pageant instead.
By Carlo Valdez EBC New Jersey Bureau NEW YORK, NY (Eagle News) – In their last meeting with the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks lost in overtime and the ‘Greek Freak’ vowed to get even with Mario Hezonja for dunking and stepping over him during the game. That was the last game the Knicks won. The high scoring Bucks all-star made good on his promise and conquered […]
CARITA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia on Thursday raised the danger alert level for a volcano that sparked a killer tsunami at the weekend, after previously warning that fresh activity at the crater threatened to trigger another deadly wave. Authorities also widened a no-go zone around Anak Krakatoa to five kilometers (three miles) — up from a previous two kilometers — and warned shell-shocked residents to stay away from the coast, after more than 400 were […]
CARITA, Indonesia (AFP) — Flooding is endangering survivors of the volcano-triggered tsunami that killed over 430 people in Indonesia, as police warn residents and urge them to evacuate. https://youtu.be/LSPgKEzlYgk
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Danny Green rattled in the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds remaining as the Toronto Raptors improved to a NBA-best 26-10 record with a 106-104 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. “I just ran to the corner and somehow I was wide open,” said Green. “They swung it, they found me and I had enough rhythm to knock down the shot.” Kawhi Leonard scored a team-high 30 points, Green […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan hanged two men convicted of murder on Thursday, the justice minister said, bringing the number of executions this year to 15 — tied for the highest amount on record. With more than 100 inmates on death row, Japan is one of the few developed nations to retain the death penalty, and public support for it remains high despite international criticism, including from rights groups. The minister named the two men […]
(Eagle News)–United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim expressed confidence Philippine transportation authorities could improve the security measures in place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Kim issued the statement after the US Department of Homeland Security said the measures did not meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards, and required all airlines to advise their passengers travelling from the US to Manila about the same. The DHS also required for its advisory to be posted […]
WHITE ROCK, British Columbia (Eagle News) — The iconic White Rock Pier partially collapsed following the aftermath from the windstorm in Vancouver on December 19. City officials estimate it will take several months and millions of dollars to repair. Washed up sailboats and debris can also be seen along the shore. Built in 1914 along the White Rock beach, the pier spans over 400 meters into the Semiahmoo Bay which leads into the Pacific Ocean. […]
(Eagle News) — Nagbuga ng abo ang Bulkang Mayon kaninang umaga. Ayon kay Ed Lagueta, resident volcanologist ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology sa Albay, naitala ang bahagyang pagbubuga ng abo sa bulkan, alas 8:40 ng umaga kanina. Sa ngayon ayon kay Laguerta ay wala pa naman silang nakikitang banta ng major volcanic activity sa Mayon. Ipinaliwanag nito na ang pagbuga ng abo ay pag-init ng tubig sa ilalim ng crater ng bulkan. Patuloy […]
