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BOSTON (Eagle News) — The city of Boston in Massachusetts is listed among the top 15 cities to visit in the US by Travel and Leisure Magazine. Boston’s culture, landmarks, sights and cuisine, are definitely some reasons why this historic city made it on the list. One of the places that are a must-visit is the Boston Freedom Trail. The trail leads you to some of the famous historic places in the city which include the […]
(Eagle News)—-Retired Army Major General Jovito Palparan has been transferred to the New Bilibid Prison. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the transfer took place at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Earlier, Branch 15 of the Malolos Regional Trial Court junked the bid of Palparan, who was under military custody, to block the transfer. The court cited SC-OCA Circular No. 163-2013, which directs all trial court judges to cause the immediate transfer of convicted persons to the […]
by Roland JACKSON Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — James Bond’s favorite carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday launched on the London stock market, valuing the British luxury sports car brand at £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion, 4.9 billion euros). Aston, which has a long-running association with the fictional British spy, said in a statement that it has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at £19 per share in the middle of its stated range. The […]
(Eagle News) — The new representative of the Kabayan party-list took his oath before Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Paul Hernandez, the fourth nominee of the party-list in the 2016 polls, replaced Rep. Ciriciaco Calalang, who died recently after suffering a stroke. Apart from Hernandez, Rep. Benhur Salimbangon represents the Kabayan party-list.
(Eagle News) — “Lagot silang lahat kay Mocha Uson.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had this to say following her resignation as assistant secretary at the Presidential Communications Operations Office. “I wish her the best. I will miss her but she did make it clear na ipagpapatuloy po niya ang advocacy,” Roque said, noting that he was surprised by her move. Nonetheless, he said “I wish the office well.” “We’re hoping that things happen for a […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government will recommend the disqualification of local officials allegedly responsible for the Boracay mess from the 2019 elections. “We will submit our proposal recommendation to the Comelec, kung pupuwedeng idisqualify ‘yung mga candidates, ‘yung sa last time kasi mga barangay officials so this time marami-rami ito,” DILG officer in charge Eduardo Año said. According to Año, to be recommended for disqualification were “candidates from provincial government […]
by Pia OHLIN Agence France-Presse STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) — Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize, including the first woman to receive the prestigious award in 55 years, for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery. Arthur Ashkin of the United States won one half of the nine-million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million or 870,000 euros) prize, while Gerard Mourou of France and […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James received a rapturous reception in his home debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday but was unable to prevent his new team from slipping to a second pre-season defeat to the Denver Nuggets. James, who joined the Lakers in July from the Cleveland Cavaliers on a four-year deal, was given a rousing standing ovation by the Staples Center crowd as he arrived on court. The 33-year-old […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service For some senators, Mocha Uson did just the right thing when she resigned as assistant secretary at the Presidential Communications Operations Office. “Palagay ko it’s a good move on her part kasi sabi ko nga, ang hirap magbalanse. Blogger ka tapos public official ka, so of course you will be constrained, medyo may konting restriction,” Senator JV Ejercito said. According to Ejercito now that Uson has resigned, “she has […]
WANI, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia (AFP) — A passenger ferry was washed ashore into buildings in Wani, Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi, after an earthquake and tsunami hit the area. Residents are complaining from the lack of help from the government. https://youtu.be/NMD63PRchMM
(Eagle News) — Pasang Masda President Obet Martin on Wednesday, Oct. 3, called on the Department of Justice and Department of Energy to probe the reason behind the fluctuating oil prices in the country. “Ipaliwanag nila ng maayos, dapat magkaroon ng isang tunay na imbestigasyon para tayo, kami sa transport sector ay masiyahan naman sa paliwanag,” Martin said in an interview over Net 25’s Agila Balita Alas Dose. Martin said they were hoping the Land […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Trade and Industry is set to release on October 15 the suggested retail prices of products usually bought during holiday season. According to Undersecretary Ruth Castelo, DTI had an agreement with the manufacturing companies to temporary hold the present prices of the basic commodities until the first day of December. Castelo also advised consumers to buy goods earlier to avoid the holiday rush. Meanwhile, to help consumer in minimizing […]
