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(Eagle News) — We don’t believe martial law is needed but we respect the “prerogative” of the President to request for such. The Commission on Human Rights had this to say after Congress voted to extend martial law in Mindanao for one more year, thereby approving the proposal for the same of President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement, the CHR said, however, that there was a “need to address accounts of human rights violations on […]
(Eagle News) — Tropical Storm “Urduja” continues to threaten Eastern Visayas particularly Samar as it moved slowly in a northwest direction. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that as of 10 a.m., the center of “Urduja” was 240 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. “Urduja” is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kilometers per hour. […]
(Eagle News) — The Asian Development Bank has approved a $380-million loan to help “strengthen the road network and spur economic development” in Mindanao. In a statement on Friday, the ADB said the amount “will help finance the detailed design of 300 kilometers of national highways in Mindanao, which will be constructed through other projects.” Jeffrey Miller, Principal Transport Specialist at ADB’s Southeast Asia department, said the strengthening of roads in southern Philippines “will support the development […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Cleveland star LeBron James tied Larry Bird for sixth all time in NBA triple-doubles Thursday as the Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 121-112. “King” James scored 25 points with 12 rebounds and 12 assists for the 59th triple-double of his 15-season career. Cleveland’s Kevin Love led all scorers with 28 points, while Jose Calderon added a season high 17. Lonzo Ball, the Lakers rookie playing against James for […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ipinag-utos ni Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade na paigtingin ang safety at security measures sa mga transport terminal lalo na ngayong holiday season. Muling pinaalalahanan ni Tugade ang mga transportation official at tauhan ng railways, road, maritime at aviation sectors na pangunahing layunin nila na di lamang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng daan-daang pasaherong pauwi ng probinsya kundi siguraduhin din na magiging kumportable sila sa paglalakbay. Samantala, hinimok naman ni Tugade ang […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Simula sa susunod na taon, kinakailangan nang mag-paunang bayad ng mga passport applicants ng processing fee sa pamamagitan ng kanilang bank account kung mag o-online appointments para sa application o renewal. Sinabi ni Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, kinakailangang mag-isyu ang Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ng guidelines para sa tinatawag na bank e-payment na mag-oobliga sa mga aplikante na magbayad muna kahit kalahati ng kanilang passport fee. Ang ganitong […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The New York Knicks lost star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a left knee injury in the second half, but held on for a 111-104 NBA victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Courtney Lee scored a season-high 27 points for the Knicks, who notched a third straight win. Porzingis scored 13 points before departing with 9:25 to play in the third quarter. With their Latvian star off the floor, […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hinihingi ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ang mga permit ng mga establesimiyento sa Boracay na ilegal na nagtatapon ng basura. Sinabi ni DENR Western Visayas Regional Director Jim Sampulna, ipapakansela nila sa Department of Tourism (DOT) at local government unit (LGU) ang mga permit ng mga establesimiyento kung patuloy na magtatapon sa lugar. Bago nito, naglabas ng notice sa 12 establesimiyento sa lugar matapos masuri ng mga […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Mas paiigtingin pa ng Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) katuwang ang ilang civil groups ang kanilang kampanyang ”Oplan Isnabero” ngayong holiday season. Taong 2016 nang una itong inilunsad ng LTFRB ngunit dahil sa kakulangan ng tauhan ay hindi ito agad naipatupad. Sa kampanyang ”Oplan Isnabero” ay mababawasan ang mga taxi driver na kadalasang namimili ng pasahero. Batay sa datos ng LTRFB, nasa 166 na reklamo ang kanilang natanggap […]
(Eagle News) — Charges have been filed against former President Benigno Aquino III and his Health Secretary Janette Garin over the Dengvaxia mess. Former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Augusto Syjuco filed the mass murder and plunder charges against the former high-ranking officials before the Ombudsman on Thursday. The filing comes a day after Aquino said in a Senate panel inquiry that he understood Dengvaxia to have undergone all the necessary processes when the […]
(Eagle News) — For four senators, former President Benigno Aquino III acted in good faith when he ordered the procurement of the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, and the implementation of the dengue vaccination program. Senator JV Ejercito said in an interview that in his opinion, Aquino only gave the directive “to avert dengue outbreak in the future.” “But it’s the other officials who might have taken advantage and did not give him an extensive report […]
Written By: Alex Tejada, EBC Sports International, Las Vegas Bureau Photos By: Nico Poblete, Eagle News Service, Las Vegas Bureau LAS VEGAS (Eagle News) – The visiting Pittsburgh Penguins arrived at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas Nevada to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights. Since the moment the puck dropped on center ice, both teams moved quick for position. The 18,029 fans in attendance contributed to the game’s tempo, but it will be […]
