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Trump warns ‘we’re watching’ on eve of UN Jerusalem vote

by Carole Landry with Jerome Cartillier in Washington Agence France-Presse UNITED NATIONS, United States – President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut funding to countries that vote against the United States on a motion at the United Nations condemning Washington’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The UN General Assembly will hold an emergency session Thursday to vote on a draft resolution that the United States vetoed at the Security Council after all other 14 countries backed […]

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Several opposition lawmakers complain of “zero” allocation for infra projects in their districts in 2018 budget

(Eagle News) — Opposition lawmakers have complained of budget cuts in the newly passed national budget. In a statement, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said he and members of the  “Magnificent 7” were given “zero budget” for infrastructure funds. The opposition group includes Reps. Teddy Baguilat, Gary Alejano,  Edgar Erice, Raul Daza, Tom Villarin, and Emmanuel Billiones. According to Lagman, the amount was not requested by the congressmen. The projects were included in the General Appropriations Bill as […]

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Taxi driver allegedly hit by female motorist asks LTO to revoke her license

(Eagle News) — The 52-year-old taxi driver who was allegedly hit by a female motorist during a traffic altercation is seeking the revocation of her license. In his four-page complaint filed before the Land Transportation Office, Virgilio Doctor said the license of Cherish Charmaine Interior should be revoked as a “preemptive measure” because of her  violations of the Land Transportation Code. He said Interior “intentionally and willfully” caused physical injury and damage to property when […]

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Bureau of Immigration deports 47 Koreans wanted for various crimes

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has deported 47 South Korean nationals wanted for various crimes in South Korea. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that this is the first mass deportation done by the bureau. The fees for the flight of  the South Korean fugitives were shouldered by the South Korean government. The mass deportation of the  Koreans took place last Thursday. Immigration commissioner Morente said the Koreans were turned over […]

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LPA develops into tropical depression

Signal No. 1 hoisted over Surigao del Sur, northern Davao Oriental because of “Vinta” (Eagle News) — The low pressure area monitored east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration to hoist Signal No. 1 over some places. In its 5 p.m. advisory, PAGASA said the new weather disturbance that comes on the heels of “Urduja” has been named “Vinta.” As of […]

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After tax reform law, Drilon asks fellow senators to consider giving fiscal incentives to business enterprises

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Senator Franklin Drilon is asking his fellow senators to consider giving fiscal incentives to business enterprises as said entities will bear most of the impact of the new Tax Reform Law. Drilon reasoned that many businesses will be affected by the new law, especially with its provisions increasing taxes on gasoline, electricity and tobacco products. Such taxes could be passed on by businesses to consumers and, according to Drilon, […]

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Sandiganbayan junks Syjuco’s appeal for dismissal of graft, malversation cases vs him

(Eagle News) –The Sandiganbayan has junked former Iloilo Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr.’s appeal of an earlier decision that rejected his plea for the dismissal of the graft and malversation cases filed against him. The Special Fifth Division said in a four-page resolution promulgated on December 15 that it sees “no cogent reason” to reverse its Sept. 13 resolution that ruled the trial in connection with Syjuco’s alleged misuse of pork barrel funds in 2000 should push through […]

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Facebook lets people know when their pictures pop up

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Facebook on Tuesday added a way for people to know when their pictures are posted anywhere on the leading social network. The notifications will rely on optional new tools that tap into face-recognition capabilities and already suggest friends to “tag” in pictures uploaded to Facebook. Users will now get word when their images pop up at the social network, according to director of applied machine learning Joaquin Quinonero Candela. […]

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National security will not be compromised by Chinese telco – Malacañang

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Malacañang allayed fears that a third telecommunications company player from China will compromise the national security of the country. According to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, the administration is taking steps to strengthen the country’s cyber-security and to further strengthen the ties between the two countries. “Well, as far as security considerations are concerned, we will look into that because there are really concerns overall on cybersecurity in general,” he said. This […]

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Palace cries foul over Reuters’ “one-sided” report on “Davao Boys”

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday cried foul over what it said was Reuters “one-sided” report on the so-called “Davao Boys.” According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Reuters did not wait for the government’s side before publishing the report on a supposed group of police officers from Davao City  tasked to carry out deadly anti-drug operations. “Reporter demanded our version within the hour at 11 a.m. yesterday (December 19). We said we couldn’t because of […]

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Sandiganbayan lowers bail for Napoles’ kin charged over P900-million Malampaya fund scam

But warrants of arrest issued vs Jo Christine, James Christopher Napoles; and Ronald Francisco Lim still stand (Eagle News) — The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of the kin of  alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles to have their P22-million bail in connection with the Malampaya fund scam reduced, but denied their plea for the warrants of arrest issued against them to be suspended. In a resolution promulgated on December 15, the Third […]

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Catholic Church sells 1914-built church edifice in Philadelphia, USA to Iglesia Ni Cristo

Mater Dolorosa church closed and sold due to dwindling mass attendance, and mounting operational deficits   (Eagle News) — An old Catholic church edifice built in 1914 in Philadelphia was recently sold by the Catholic Church to the Iglesia Ni Cristo, four years since it was closed due to dwindling mass attendance. The Iglesia Ni Cristo, a global Christian Church first registered in the Philippines on July 27, 1914, bought the Mater Dolorosa Catholic church […]

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