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(Eagle News)– Ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno took to online media to “introduce (herself)” to the public days after her appointment as chief magistrate was nullified. In YouTube posts titled “Ang Patotoo ni CJ Maria Lourdes Sereno” Part 1 and Part 2 on Sunday, May 13, Sereno, clad in a white blazer and seated against the backdrop of paintings and what appeared to be pictures of her family, talked about herself and “what […]
by Heather Scott Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Monday he was looking for “alternative remedies” to replace the sanctions that forced Chinese telecoms giant ZTE to essentially cease operations. He also said he expected Chinese officials to raise the issue in talks in Washington this week on behalf of the company that was cut off from US technology products for violating US sanctions against North Korea […]
(Eagle News) — Former Agriculture Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat took her oath as the new Tourism secretary on Monday, May 14. According to a news release from Malacanang, Romulo-Puyat was accompanied by her daughter and parents during the oath-taking ceremonies in the Palace that were not open for media coverage. The ceremonies came hours after President Rodrigo Duterte skipped the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections because all the candidates, according to the President, were his friends […]
by Juni Kriswanto Agence France Presse SURABAYA, United States (AFP) — A family of five, including a child, carried out the suicide bombing of a police headquarters in Indonesia’s second city Surabaya on Monday, police said, a day after a deadly wave of attacks on churches staged by another family. The spate of bombings has rocked Indonesia, with the Islamic State group claiming both the church and police station attacks, raising fears about its influence […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has a reason for skipping the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on Monday, May 14. “Purely political. Lahat yung tumakbo kaibigan ko. Almost all were my supporters in the last election,” a dzbb radio report quoted him as saying. According to Duterte, “they would never believe that nagboto ako only sa kanila.” “Sa tingin ko the better option would really be to skip the voting. Ayaw ko magduda sila,” […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Facebook said Monday it has suspended “around 200” apps on its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private user data. The investigation was launched after revelations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica hijacked data on some 87 million Facebook users as it worked on Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. “The investigation process is in full swing,” said an online statement from Facebook product partnerships vice president Ime Archibong. […]
NET 25, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s television station, is currently testing its digital TV through ISDB-T to give its audience a better viewing experience. “NET 25 broadcasts can be viewed currently through our digital TV via Channel 49,” said EBC in an announcement. EBC said this is in line with the media corporation’s desire and commitment to serve its audiences worldwide better. (Eagle News Service)
by Theo Merz Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Iran’s foreign minister said on a visit to Moscow Monday he was seeking “assurances” from the backers of the country’s nuclear deal after the United States pulled out. Russia is trying to keep the landmark 2015 accord alive in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision, pushing Moscow into rare cooperation with Europe. “The final aim of these negotiations is to seek assurances that […]
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump discussed Monday ongoing negotiations to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, with the White House highlighting the “importance” of reaching a quick conclusion. While Trudeau’s office mentioned the “progress” made, and the “possibility of bringing the negotiations to a prompt conclusion,” the US side was more direct. “President Trump underscored the importance of quickly concluding an agreement,” the White House […]
by Sarah Benhaida Agence France Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — An alliance spearheaded by nationalist cleric Moqtada Sadr looked on the course Monday for a surprise triumph at Iraq’s first nationwide election since the defeat of the Islamic State group. In a further political upset, the rival Conquest Alliance of pro-Iranian former fighters appeared to be coming in second, squeezing internationally favored prime minister Haider al-Abadi into third. The outcome throws open the race to […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Two new fissures have opened on Hawaii’s Big Island, officials said on Monday, warning of more lava eruptions and gas emissions from the Kilauea volcano. Authorities said the two new cracks were spotted in the Lanipuna Gardens neighborhood where residents were ordered to evacuate earlier this month after the volcano erupted and two major earthquakes rattled the island. “This morning, activity is dominated by lava fountaining, the explosion of […]
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — The United States on Monday blocked the adoption of a UN Security Council statement that would have called for an independent probe of deadly violence on the Israel-Gaza border, which erupted as the new US embassy in Jerusalem was opened, diplomats said. “The Security Council expresses its outrage and sorrow at the killing of Palestinian civilians exercising their right to peaceful protest,” read a draft of the statement, a copy […]
