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In photos: DOTr launches train driving simulator for LRT-2 train operators

The Department of Transportation (DOTr)- Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) launched a state-of-the-art Train Driving Simulator which will help improve the driving skills of train operators and ensure the passengers’ safety at the LRT Line 2 system. Through the new simulator system, train operators will also acquire necessary skills to react properly and quickly in any potential situation during revenue operations. This project is part of LRTA’s commitment to deliver world-class service for the passengers. (Photos […]

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Presidential granddaughter in her glitzy grad ball gown

(Eagle News) — Isabelle Duterte once again surprised the public with her glitzy Michael Leyva silver gown on her graduation ball at San Beda Alabang. https://instagram.com/p/BizL7pDFSdO/?utm_source=ig_embed On Tuesday, Isabelle shared a photo of her look on her Instagram account where she wrote “grad ballin.’” https://instagram.com/p/BizKRtGlZ5j/?utm_source=ig_embed Behind her stunning look were Winn Ramos and Allan Vicentico for hair and makeup, respectively. https://instagram.com/p/BizBOahg9cY/?utm_source=ig_embed Isabelle, daughter of resigned Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte was recently a talk […]

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Kaso laban sa mga narco barangay official, inihahanda na ng PDEA

(Eagle News) — Matapos ang isinagawang barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections, inihahanda na ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) ang kasong isasampa sa 207 barangay officials na kasama sa narco-list. Ayon kay PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino, hindi palalagpasin ng ahensya ang sinumang kandidatong kabilang sa nasabing listahan nanalo man o natalo. Sa naging resulta ng eleksyon, 26 na kapitan ng barangay at 15 na kagawad ang nanalo na kabilang sa narco list. Dagdag […]

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Special elections sa mga barangay na walang SK candidates, hiniling ng DILG sa Comelec

(Eagle News) — Hiniling ng Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa Commission on Elections na magsagawa ng special elections sa ilang mga barangay sa bansa. Ayon kay DILG Assistant Secretary at Spokesperson Jonathan Malaya, nasa 39 na barangay ang kailangang magsagawa ng special elections dahil walang kumandidato sa Sangguniang Kabataan (SK). Wala pang tugon ang Comelec sa nasabing panukala. https://youtu.be/ZTzvvfe7Nlo

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US spacewalkers swap, check coolers ‘Leaky’ and ‘Frosty’

by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — Astronomers have observed a galaxy a very distant 13.28 billion lightyears away, zooming in closer than ever to the “cosmic dawn” of the Universe’s first stars, they said Wednesday. Pinpointing this period of star birth — which gave rise to oxygen, carbon and other elements in the Universe — is a holy grail for astronomers chasing down the beginning of everything. Now, thanks to […]

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Cynthia Villar still the richest senator

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Senator Cynthia Villar is still the richest member of the Senate. Based on a copy of her Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth, as of December 31, 2017, the assets of Villar, whose family is engaged in real estate and other businesses, amount to P3,611,260,766. This was P5.2 million more than her previous assets of P3,606,033,556. Following Villar was Senator-boxer Manny Pacquiao, who listed assets amounting to P2,946, […]

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Asian dealers cautious with eye on trade talks, geopolitics

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian traders were biding their time in early trade on Thursday as a healthy lead from Wall Street was tempered by geopolitical concerns and caution ahead of high-level China-US trade talks. All three main US indexes finished in the green zone thanks to another positive round of economic indicators and corporate results. However, traders remain on edge with expectations that inflation will pick up pace pushing key 10-year Treasury yields […]

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In photo: Bong Go and presidential son “Baste” jet ski during PHL Rise commemoration

Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and the youngest son of President Rodrigo Duterte, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte rode their jet ski as they took a tour around the Casiguran Sound during the Philippine Rise commemoration on May 15, 2018. Duterte on Tuesday asserted the Philippines’ sovereignty over the Philippine Rise. Duterte said he does not distinguish between sovereign rights and sovereign territory because the underwater feature falls within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic […]

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Proklamasyon ng mga nanalo sa barangay at SK polls, 100% na- Comelec

(Eagle News)– Inanunsyo ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) ngayong araw, Mayo 17, na tapos na ang bilangan ng mga balota at nai-proklama na ang lahat ng mga nanalong kandidato sa katatapos lamang na barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) eleksyon sa bansa. “Regarding the proclamations, we’re at 100% as of 4:30 a.m. today,” pahayag ni Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez. Samantala, sinabi ni Comelec Acting Chairman Al Parreño na tinatayang nasa 75 porsyento ang voter turnout sa katatapos […]

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Rockets dominate to level NBA series with Warriors

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Houston Rockets bounced back with a vengeance on Wednesday, powering past the NBA champion Golden State Warriors 127-105 to level their Western Conference finals series at one game apiece. Houston’s Most Valuable Player candidate James Harden scored 27 points and Eric Gordon added 27 off the bench as five players scored in double figures for a Rockets team chastened by a 119-106 series-opening defeat on their home floor […]

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PHL, Papua New Guinea ink agricultural agreement

  (Eagle News)– The Philippines and Papua new Guinea have inked an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture. President Rodrigo Duterte made the announcement in a joint press conference with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill on Wednesday, May 16, after a bilateral meeting in Malacanang. The agreement covers in particular rice grains and industrial crops production; livestock breeding and improvement; ; aquaculture and inland fish farming; and agri-business development. According to the President, during […]

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Hackers steal ‘$15.3 million’ from Mexico financial system

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Hackers who targeted Mexico’s interbank payment system made off with more than $15 million in the past several weeks, the Bank of Mexico said Wednesday. The amount of funds involved in the irregular activity totaled “approximately 300 million pesos ($15.3 million),” central bank governor Alejandro Diaz de Leon told reporters. He said commercial bank customers’ accounts were never in danger. An investigation is under way, the governor said, without indicating […]

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