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Palace: Deported EU party official violated immigration laws for engaging in “partisan political activities” as tourist

(Eagle News) — Malacañang on Monday, April 16, said it was only exercising its sovereignty when it blocked the entry of a European socialist party politician for violation of immigration laws, and ordered him deported. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said that Giacomo Filibeck, who was stopped at the immigration counter of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Lapu-Lapu on Sunday, April 15, had, after all, been blacklisted for violating the law provision that prohibits tourists staying in […]

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If charges were to be filed vs him over drug war, Dela Rosa says he is ready to face them

(Eagle News) — If charges were to be filed against him in connection with the drug war, outgoing Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa said he would face them outright. “Handa ako, as I have said, I may sink or swim with my President, hindi ko siya iiwan,” Dela Rosa said. As of April 13, 19,086 drug offenders were arrested in 12,032 anti-illegal drugs operations since the PNP relaunched the campaign in early December […]

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Trump hosts Abe with North Korea, trade on the agenda

by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump hosts Japan’s Shinzo Abe at his Mar-a-Lago resort Tuesday, with both men under pressure to deliver something more than bonhomie and birdies. The Japanese prime minister will make his second visit to Trump’s ostentatious Palm Beach, Florida estate, when the focus will be on trade and security. Last year, Trump and Abe traded fist bumps and high fives as they […]

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Facebook confirms it collects data beyond users

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook, embattled in a scandal over the mishandling of user data, confirmed Monday that it also collected information from people beyond their social network use. During heated hearings in Congress last week, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had already explained that Facebook collects data beyond what users share their profiles. “When you visit a site or app that uses our services, we receive information even if you’re logged out or don’t […]

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Military, alleged NPA rebels clash in Negros Occidental

(Eagle News) — The military and alleged members of the New People’s Army clashed in Negros Occidental on Monday, April 15. In a statement, the military said the firefight ensued near an alleged NPA camp in San Carlos City around 8 a.m. This was after several of the rebels opened fire at members of the 79th IB’s Spearhead Division who were on patrol following  reports from residents the rebels would extort in the area. The rebels […]

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SpaceX postpones launch of NASA’s planet-hunter spacecraft

by Kerry Sheridan Agence France Presse TAMPA, United States (AFP) — SpaceX postponed the launch of NASA’s new planet-hunting mission Monday in order to verify the Falcon 9 rocket’s navigation systems, the California-based company said. The next opportunity to blast off the $337 million satellite — which aims to advance the search for extraterrestrial life by scanning the skies for nearby, Earth-like planets — will be Wednesday. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, is […]

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Lacson stands by decision not to sign draft report recommending filing of raps vs Aquino, others over Dengvaxia mess

(Eagle News) –Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, April 16, stood by his decision not to sign the blue ribbon committee draft report that recommended the filing of charges against Former President Benigno Aquino III and others over the Dengvaxia mess. This was after Senator Richard Gordon, the panel chair, cited Lacson’s alleged ties with Aquino when asked to comment on Lacson’s opposition to the draft that also recommended the filing of charges against former Health […]

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Cancer-stricken McCain stable after undergoing surgery

(Agence France Presse) — US Senator John McCain, who is battling brain cancer, was in stable condition Monday after undergoing surgery to treat an infection, an aide said. “On Sunday, Senator McCain was admitted to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, and underwent surgery to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis,” spokeswoman Julie Tarallo said. McCain, 81, was diagnosed last year with an aggressive type of cancer, glioblastoma, after a brain tumor was discovered by […]

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N.Korea, China ‘discussing Xi visit to Pyongyang’

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — China and North Korea have been holding talks about a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang, a Japanese newspaper reported Monday as regional leaders step up diplomatic dialogue. The North is using its Beijing embassy to arrange Xi’s itinerary with the international department of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported, quoting Chinese and North Korean sources. Plans under discussion include a visit to Pyongyang in […]

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Lue seeks more aggressive LeBron after NBA playoff loss

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says he wants to see the more aggressive play from LeBron James after a blowout loss to Indiana to open the NBA playoffs. James had a triple-double against the Pacers in a 98-80 game-one home loss Sunday, but the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player went 10 minutes at the start of the game before taking his first shot and by then Indiana led 25-8. Lue […]

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Syrian air defense shoots down missiles over Homs: state media

SYRIA (AFP) — Syrian air defense shot down missiles over the central province of Homs, the state news agency said Tuesday, with the strikes reportedly targeting regime air bases. The news agency did not give further details and it was unclear who was behind the attack, which Syrian state television branded as an “aggression.” Big explosions were heard near Al Shayrat Airbase, southeast of the city of Homs, and in eastern Qalamoun near Damascus where […]

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US, Britain warn of Russian campaign to hack networks

by Rosie Scammell Agence France Presse BRITAIN, United Kingdom (AFP) — Russian government-sponsored hackers are compromising the key hardware of government and business computer networks like routers and firewalls, giving them virtual control of data flows, Britain and the United States warned Monday. The operation was “to support espionage, extract intellectual property, maintain persistent access to victim networks and potentially lay a foundation for future offensive operations,” Washington and London said in a joint statement. […]

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