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NTC confirms MISLATEL Group as country’s 3rd major telco player

(Eagle News) — The Philippine government has confirmed that the telecommunications consortium of Chinese state-owned China Telecommunications Corporation and of Udenna Corporation owned by a Davao-based businessman is the third major player in the country’s telecommunications industry. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) made the announcement on Monday, Nov. 19, after en banc deliberations. The NTC en banc “confirms the status of NEW MAJOR PLAYER in favor of the Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc., with Udenna […]

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Chinese President Xi “full of expectations” as he embarks on 2-day state visit in PHL

(Eagle News) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is “full of expectations” as his state visit in the country starts tomorrow, Nov. 20. “I am full of expectations as I am about to set foot on this beautiful land, an ever-growing nation, and home to an honest and friendly people,” he said in a statement. Xi noted the improved relations between the two countries especially since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office in 2016. He called them “a […]

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ASEAN, China agree on self-restraint, value of freedom of navigation and overflight in South China Sea, says President Duterte

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed ASEAN and China’s shared commitment to the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, as he stressed that both ASEAN and China had agreed on the value of self-restraint, and freedom of navigationa and overflight in the disputed South China Sea. “President Duterte reiterated the need to maintain and promote peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of […]

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8 barangay sa Surigao City isinailalim na sa preemptive evacuation dahil sa bagyong Samuel

(Eagle News) — Isailalim na ng City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ng Surigao City ang walong barangay sa lalawigan dahil sa patuloy na epekto ng bagyong “Samuel.” Kabilang sa walong barangay ay ang Barangay Luna, Washington, San Juan, Sabang, Punta Bilar, Ipil, Lipata at Mabua. Bumuo naman ng clusters ang CDRRMC para matugunan ang pangangailangan ng walong lugar. Nagpalabas na rin ng mga hotline number para maging gabay ng mga Surigaonon sa panahon […]

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U.S. government announces additional assistance for families displaced by typhoon Ompong

The U.S. government announced Php37.3 million in new assistance for families affected by Typhoon Ompong in Benguet and Cagayan provinces.  This brings the total U.S. government funding in response to Typhoon Ompong to Php42.5 million. The assistance is through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the lead U.S. government agency for international development and disaster assistance.  Funding will provide six months of emergency home rental assistance for 375 families in Benguet province displaced […]

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DepEd, nilinaw na hindi kailanman papalitan ng wikang Koreano ang Filipino subject

(Eagle News) — Nilinaw ng Department of Education (DepEd) na wala namang sinasabi ang Korte Suprema na alisin na ang Filipino subject sa mga asignatura sa kolehiyo. Ayon kay Education Undersecretary Tonisito Umali, ang sinasabi lamang aniya ng kataas-taasang hukuman ay wala namang malalabag na batas sakaling ipatupad ito. Pero sa panig ng DepEd, nilinaw ni Umali na hindi nila pinapalitan ng Korean language ang Filipino subject dahil mas palalawigin at mas lalaliman pa aniya […]

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Malacañang, handa na sa dalawang araw na state visit ni Chinese President Xi Jinping

(Eagle News) — All systems go na ang Malacañang sa dalawang araw na state visit ni Chinese President Xi Jinping na magsisimula sa November 20 hanggang November 21. Batay sa schedule na inilabas ng Malacañang, darating sa bansa sa November 20 araw ng Martes si President Xi Jinping sa Ninoy Aquino International airport Terminal 1 ganap na alas 11:40 ng umaga. Alas 4:15 ng hapon magsasagawa ng wreath laying ceremony sa monumento ni Dr. Jose […]

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New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film casts a winning box-office spell

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Again confirming the magic touch of J.K. Rowling, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” took in an estimated $62.2 million this weekend to lead North American box offices, industry tracker Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. This second Harry Potter prequel came in slightly behind the first “Fantastic Beasts” movie, which earned $74.4 million in its opening three-day weekend, but it has already scored an impressive $253.2 million overseas. Warner Bros. […]

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Asian markets mostly up as investors weigh China-US trade row

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets mostly rose Monday but investors were keeping a close eye on the China-US trade row after Donald Trump’s optimistic comments on a possible deal were offset by a war of words between his vice president and Xi Jinping. The mood across the region was a little calmer at the start of the week, providing some much-needed support after the volatility of seven days ago, with oil stabilizing and […]

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Mahigit pitong libo katao, lumahok sa EBC Family Fun Run sa Philippine Arena

(Eagle News) – Nasa mahigit pitong libo katao ang lumahok sa isinagawang family fun run na inorganisa ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation na ginanap sa Philippine Arena sa Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. Bahagi ito ng pagdiriwang ng ika-limampung taong anibersaryo ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. Bago simulan ang fun run ay nagsagawa muna ng zumba para sa mga participant. Isa sa mga lumahok ang 75 anyos na si aling Erlinda na mula sa Caloocan. Nais aniya […]

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APEC leaders divided after US, China spat

  by Andrew Beatty / Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AFP) — Asia-Pacific leaders failed Sunday to bridge gaping divisions over trade at a summit dominated by a war of words between the US and China as they vie for regional influence. For the first time, APEC leaders were unable to agree on a formal written declaration amid sharp differences between the world’s top two economies over the rules of […]

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EBC Family Fun Run masayang nilahukan ng magkakapamilya at makakaibigan

(Eagle News) — Sa ginawang EBC Fun Run ay naging excited ang mga participant dahil sa dami ng mga nakilahok, tila naging reunion din ang aktibidad lalo na sa magkakapamilya, at magkakaibigan. Maaga pa lamang ay nagtungo na sa Ciudad De Victoria ang mga participant ng fun run. Ang programa ay sinimulan ng isang zumba dance para sa mga runner. Pagkatapos nito sama-samang nagtungo na ang mga nakatakdang tumakbo sa racing tracks. Nauna ang 9.55k […]

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