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(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Vinta” further weakened as it moved toward the Misamis Occidental-Zamboanga del Norte area on Friday afternoon. In its 2 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of “Vinta” was in the vicinity of Marawi City in Lanao del Sur as of 1 p.m. The tropical storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 110 […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Michael Beasley was the unlikely hero in the New York Knicks’ upset of NBA Eastern Conference leaders Boston Thursday, exploding for 32 points to fuel a 102-93 triumph over the Celtics. Beasley’s effort off the bench — including 28 points in the second half — had “M-V-P” chants ringing around Madison Square Garden. He more than compensated for Kristaps Porzingis’ worst NBA game: a 0-for-11 shooting display that yielded […]
(Eagle News) — The death toll in Thursday’s incident that saw a ferry with hundreds on board capsizing in stormy weather off Quezon has increased to five, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Friday. According to Romina Marasigan, NDRRMC spokesperson, of the five fatalities, four have been identified. She said over 200 passengers and crew–252 to be exact—were plucked to safety after the Mercraft 3 keeled over in heavy seas en […]
(Eagle News) — The New People’s Army on Friday declared a unilateral ceasefire, days after the government declared its own for the holidays. In a statement in the Philippine Revolution Web Central site, the NPA said the ceasefire shall be in effect from 6:00 p.m. of December 23 to 6:00 p.m. of December 26; and 6:00 p.m. of December 30 to 6:00 p.m. of January 2, 2018. The government ceasefire falls on the same days, but […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Bitcoin prices suffered a dramatic plunge on Friday, dropping 20 percent at one point towards the $13,000-mark in volatile Asian trading. The cryptocurrency kicked the week off with a bang, almost hitting $20,000 as it extended its astonishing rise but it has suffered a significant correction this week, losing a third of its value. Bitcoin dropped to $13,048 briefly from around $16,500 in late trading on Thursday, according to data compiled […]
(Eagle News) — “We will not stop. We will fight all of them.” This was the response of the father of Horacio Castillo III when sought for comment on the Supreme Court’s order to release from Senate detention Arvin Balag. Balag is the head of the Aegis Juris fraternity believed responsible for the University of Sto. Tomas’ student’s death. “And naniniwala kami na makakamit namin ang justice that our Atio deserves,” Horacio Castillo Jr. said. […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James scored 34 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on to beat Chicago 115-112 on Thursday and end the Bulls’ seven-game NBA winning streak. Cleveland, playing their last game before their highly anticipated NBA Finals rematch with the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, had to make do without ailing coach Tyronn Lue on the bench, and without injured shooting guard J.R. Smith on the floor. But in […]
(Eagle News) — A Palace official has debunked Reuters’ claim that Malacanang never responded to the wire agency reporter’s query seeking for the government’s comment on a report about the so-called “Davao Boys.” In a statement, Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Rachel Queenie Rodulfo said she “denounce(d)” the statement that was “untrue in so many levels.” “While it is correct that Reuters sent the Office an email mid-last week questions regarding the Davao police, we have […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will look into what Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office director Sandra Cam said was a “lavish” year-end party held for the agency recently. “Well, I think you know that the President does not tolerate extravagance, so we do not know yet. I’m sure the President will look into the matter. As you know, he’s very sensitive to what is reported by his own people in the different branches of government…,” […]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — A man who mowed down pedestrians with his car in Melbourne attributed his actions to “perceived mistreatment of Muslims,” Australia said Friday, with nine foreigners among the injured. Nineteen people were rushed to the hospital, and three remain critical, after the Australian-Afghan driver ploughed through a busy downtown intersection on Thursday in what authorities said was a “deliberate act.” The 32-year-old, who came to Australia as a refugee, has a history […]
WARSAW, Poland (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May was left smirking at a press conference with her Polish counterpart on Thursday after a translator accidentally called her “Madam Brexit.” May was in Warsaw for talks with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, with the discussions inevitably turning to Britain’s 2019 departure from the European Union. Part of Morawiecki’s opening speech was translated as: “It’s very important for us that this cooperation, even though it will be […]
by Glenn Chapman Agence France Presse SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Google’s parent company Alphabet on Thursday announced that Eric Schmidt will step down as chairman, remaining on the board but shifting into a role as a technical adviser. “In recent years, I’ve been spending a lot of my time on science and technology issues, and philanthropy, and I plan to expand that work,” Schmidt said in a release. Schmidt’s stint as executive chairman […]
