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Ilang SC justices, nagpahayag ng pagkadismaya sa anila’y iregularidad sa SC

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Sa pagpapatuloy ng impeachment proceedings laban kay Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, ilan pang mahistrado ng Korte Suprema ang humarap sa pagdinig ng House Committee on Justice. Kabilang sa mga ito sina Supreme Court Associate Justices Mariano Del Castillo at Andres Reyes. Pagbili ng mamahaling sasakyan ni CJ Sereno, ikinadismaya ni SC Justice Del Castillo Si Del Castillo ay tumestigo sa isyu ng pagbili ng mamahaling sasakyan ni […]

MMDA, umapela sa publiko na iwasan ang pagkakalat ng prediksyon ukol sa lindol

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Umapela ang Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) sa publiko na iwasan ang pagkakalat ng impormasyon sa text messages at social media ukol sa mga prediksyon ng lindol. Ito ay dahil sa kumakalat sa social media ukol sa di umano’y intensity 7.1 na lindol na mararanasan sa Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon at Rizal. Samantala, hinimok naman ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ang publiko na tignan ang […]

When Greeks were less fond of Alexander the Great

by John HADOULIS Agence France Presse ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — To modern Greeks, Alexander the Great is an integral part of their rich heritage — one of history’s greatest conquerors who toppled the hated Persian Empire and took Greek culture as far as Egypt and India. But ancient Greek city-states, who spent more than a decade fighting against Alexander’s father Philip II of Macedon, were probably less enthusiastic. A skilled general and diplomat who transformed […]

Tourist activities sa El Nido, Palawan, kokontrolin na ng DENR

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Kokontrolin na ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang tourism activities sa El Nido, Palawan. Ayon kay Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, ito ay upang mapangalaan at maprotektahan ang mayaman na biodiversity ng nasabing isla. Kaugnay nito, inatasan ng kalihim ang mga opisyal ng DENR-MIMAROPA na ilagay ang El Nido bilang “priority area”. Kasunod ito ng mga ulat na nahaharap ang El Nido sa problema na may kaugnayan sa […]

Nat’l Privacy Commission, nagbabala sa robocalling at phishing

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle Nagbabala ngayon sa publiko ang National Privacy Commission (NPC) laban sa mga natatanggap na tawag mula sa mga ‘di kilalang numero lalo’t galing abroad. Ayon sa NPC, posible kasing ma-hack o mabiktima ng robocalling o tawag gamit ang computer mula sa libu-libong numero na kanilang nakuha sa pamamagitan ng sensitibong impormasyon. Sa natatanggap na tawag ay posibleng makakakakuha ang mga ito ng mga personal na impormasyon. Ayon sa NPC, vishing o voice […]

Ballot images na patunay na may dayaan sa nagdaang eleksyon, ipinakita ng kampo ng mga Marcos

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ibinunyag ni dating Senador Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., ang nadiskubreng mga ebidensya mula sa mga printed soft copies ng mga ballot image. Kwestyunable umano ang mga nakitang hugis kwadrado na nakita sa mga baloot images imbes na oval shape na halos lahat nakatapat sa pangalan ni Vice President Leni Robredo. Ayon sa dating senador, patunay lamang ng pagiging bias na pag-bilang pabor kay Robredo. Isa pang nadiskubre ang sekreto umanong […]

Football: ‘Class of 92’ blueprint for Miami – Beckham

by Steve Brenner Agence France Presse MIAMI, United States (AFP) — David Beckham wants to emulate Manchester United’s tradition of youth development as he looks to build success with his new Major League Soccer franchise in Miami. The English football superstar was celebrating Monday after his four-year wait to own an MLS franchise came to end in a glitzy press conference in Florida. Good luck messages were beamed to the new team’s excited “Southern Legion” […]

MRT train suffers “electrical failure”; Passengers unloaded at Ortigas station

(Eagle News) — At least 800 passengers were unloaded on Tuesday morning after a train suffered another technical problem. The Metro Rail Transit 3 management said a southbound train experienced the electrical failure at 8:21 a.m. The management said the failure was due to “worn-out electrical sub-components.” The affected passengers who were offloaded at Ortigas Station took the next train.

NBA: Clippers trade Griffin to Pistons: report

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons in a multi-player deal that features a package of NBA players and draft picks, the US media reported Monday. Griffin, who spent his entire career with the Clippers, goes to Detroit along with guard Willie Green, forward Brice Johnson and a second round pick, US television broadcaster ESPN reported. The Clippers will receive guard Avery […]

Fun-loving Bruno Mars divisive in his Grammy glory

by Shaun TANDON Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — After a tumultuous political year, the Grammys took a stand for the rights of women and immigrants — but the top awards went to a singer whose mind is on sex, booze and parties. The surprise sweep by Bruno Mars has renewed criticism in quarters that the music industry’s premier prizes are out of touch with the wider world, but for fans of the […]

Facebook to deliver more local news to US users

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook said Monday it has decided to deliver more local news to US users, in its latest effort to manage the flow of information on the enormously-influential social network. Earlier this month, Facebook announced it will ask its two billion users to rank their trust in news sources as part of an effort to combat the spread of misinformation. The changes come as the online giant seeks to address […]

Mammals more likely to survive climate change: study

PARIS, France (AFP) — Mammals and birds stand the best chance of all animals of surviving Earth’s rapidly changing climate, researchers said Monday. An analysis of how nearly 11,5000 species fared over 270 million years of hot-and-cold fluctuations showed that warm-blooded creatures cope better with change than reptiles and amphibians, a team reported in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. “We see that mammals and birds are better able to stretch out and extend their […]