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(Eagle News)– The Palace on Monday belied a maritime expert’s claim the Philippines was giving “too much, too early, too soon” to China. “On the contrary, we have upheld our national interest and produced tangible benefits for our people in pursuing friendly and mutually-beneficial ties with China,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. According to Roque, for instance, “our people have been able to resume their right to fish in Scarborough and there is peace in […]
by Greg Heakes © Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to capture his third career NBA All-Star Game MVP as Team LeBron stormed from behind to beat Team Stephen 148-145. James, who was also MVP in 2006 and 2008, made 12 of 17 field goal attempts in 31 minutes of playing time at Staples Center arena in downtown Los Angeles. “I need to continue […]
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iranian rescue teams resumed their search on Monday for a passenger plane that disappeared high in the Zagros mountains the previous day with 66 people onboard, local media reported. State television said the weather had improved after blizzard conditions hampered search efforts Sunday, and that helicopters were now able to take part in the hunt for Aseman Airlines flight EP3704. The authorities had called off the rescue effort overnight as heavy […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Artificial intelligence and its impact on weapons of the future has made US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis doubt his own theories on warfare. A question on the subject prompted the retired Marine general to give an impromptu seminar on his theory of war Saturday to reporters returning with him from a week-long tour of Europe. Recalling his own writings, he differentiated between the essential nature of war, which is unchanging […]
by Emile Kouton with Celia Lebur in Lagos © Agence France-Presse LOME, Togo (AFP) — After six months of political crisis, a dialogue between Togo’s government and the opposition opening on Monday is seen by many as the last chance to resolve a bitter dispute over the rule of embattled President Faure Gnassingbe. But the talks have raised a welter of emotions in this tiny west African country, ranging from hope to incredulity. “It’s a ‘last […]
(Eagle News) — Drug manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur on Monday reiterated it would not refund the Philippine government the P3 billion it used to purchase the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. Sanofi also said it would not set up an indemnification fund as requested by the Department of Health. “We stand firmly behind our product. Refunding the used doses of Dengvaxia would imply that the vaccine is ineffective, which is not the case. And at this time, there is […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Team LeBron upstaged Team Stephen 148-145 in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday in a thrilling duel that featured spectacular plays at both ends of the court by the game’s premier players. Team LeBron staged a second half rally and then got the defensive stops they needed late to win the mid-February classic under the new selection format after trailing by two points at the half. Playing-captain LeBron James finished […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magsasagawa ngayong tanghali ng panibagong protesta laban sa jeepney modernization program ng gobyerno ang transport group na Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON). Ayon kay Piston President George San Mateo, ang ikinasang pagkilos ng grupo ay hindi isang transport strike kundi isa lamang protest rally. Naniniwala si San Mateo na ang modernization program ng administrasyon ay paraan lamang upang kumita ang gobyerno. Iginiit ng lider ng […]
(Eagle News) — A Syrian national believed to be a member of an international terrorist organization and his Filipino cohort were arrested by authorities in Manila over the weekend, the Philippine National Police said on Monday. A PNP statement said Fehmi Lassqued alias John Rasheed Lassoned; and Anabel Moncera Salipada, 32, of Upi, Maguindanao, were nabbed at Room 409 of Casa Blanca apartment on M, Adriatico, Malate, after “assorted firearms, ammunition and components for Improvised Explosive […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Isinusulong ni Bagong Henerasyon Party-List Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy ang pagkakaroon ng nationwide curfew para sa mga kabataan. Batay sa nasabing panukala, hindi na maaaring lumabas pa ang mga kabataang edad 18 pababa kapag alas-10:00 na ng gabi hanggang ala-5:00 ng madaling araw. Paliwanag ni Dy, nararapat ng magpatupad ng nationwide curfew dahil talamak na ang mga mapang-abusong tao saan mang panig ng bansa. Bukod naman sa community service na parusa […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Asian stock markets edged up in thin holiday trade on Monday, with investors buoyed by gains on Wall Street despite ongoing concern about volatility. Tokyo followed Wall Street’s narrowly positive close, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index up 1.33 percent, or 288.76 points, to 22,009.01 at the break. The broader Topix index was up 1.58 percent, or 27.40 points, at 1,764.77. However, trading was generally subdued in the region as many […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Special Assistant to the President Bong Go on Monday reiterated he did not intervene in the frigates acquisition project of the Philippine Navy, and that he was only being linked to the supposed controversy as part of plans to destroy the reputation of the current administration. “I speak before this committee…primarily for the purpose of clearing my name and ultimately for the purpose of getting to the bottom of […]
