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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The government will violate the Philippine Constitution if it allows members of the Moro National Liberation Front, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the New People’s Army to fight the terrorists in Marawi City. This is according to Senator Panfilo Lacson, former Philippine National Police chief, who spoke in a press briefing on Thursday. “‘Di dapat payagan ng Pangulo na lumaban din ang NPA or MNLF or MILF doon […]
(Eagle News) — Many evacuees from Marawi City have gone to Iligan City, where they stayed in hotels and lodging houses, causing these to be fully booked. Those who failed to secure lodgings were forced to stay in barangay halls-turned-evacuation centers. The number of evacuees who are getting sick is also increasing.
by Parvaiz Bukhari Agence France-Presse QUIMOH, India (AFP) – Another student death in clashes in Indian-administered Kashmir has heightened tensions in the disputed territory and worsened India’s worries about a foe that it cannot control — youths who do not carry guns. The teenager was fatally shot in the chest during an exchange of fire between troops and suspected militants in Shopian, south of Srinigar, late Tuesday, sparking further violent protests. Students have taken the lead […]
by Rigoberto Diaz Agence France-Presse BOCA DE CAMARIOCA, Cuba (AFP) – Near the Cuban seaside village of Boca de Camarioca, a giant drill runs into the ground and out to sea, probing for oil. Cuba once got most of its oil cheap from its socialist ally Venezuela, largely paid for by exporting medical staff and supplies — but economic crisis in Venezuela has stemmed the flow of crude. That has caused “instability” of supplies on the […]
by Jim Slater Agence France Presse CLEVELAND, United States (AFP) — Having made the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to beat Golden State last year, the Cleveland Cavaliers need an even better rally to defend the crown after Wednesday’s 118-113 loss to the Warriors. Golden State’s Kevin Durant scored 31 points, including seven in a game-ending 11-0 run that stretched the Warriors’ playoff unbeaten run to 15-0 and their lead in the best-of-seven championship series […]
WARSAW, Poland (Reuters) — The Musicon’s inventor says its rotating drum resembles a giant music box and can be programmed by children to play any melody, while at the same time inspiring them to develop a number of skills other than their musical sense. “Children seek to compose their melody and are not aware that they are learning mathematics, counting, that they have to cooperate with the partner they are playing with,” said its inventor […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A major Philippine bank shut down online access and its cash machines for a second day Thursday because of a glitch that drained some accounts but added money into others, creating at least one instant “billionaire.” Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country’s third biggest bank by assets and with eight million customers, was forced to deactivate electronic transactions just hours after saying the problem had been fixed and online […]
CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) — Many California tech companies are encouraging employees to bring their dogs to the office, saying their presence can boost productivity, relieve stress and improve the work environment. In Los Angeles’ seaside tech hub, an area that encompasses parts of Santa Monica and Venice Beach and is dubbed “Silicon Beach,” the majority of companies are dog-friendly. At GumGum, a Santa Monica internet tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence, for instance, dogs […]
TSURUOKA, Japan (Reuters) — With 60 different varieties of jellyfish, Kamo aquarium in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture houses one of the largest collection of jellyfish species in the world. Holding two percent of the global 3000 jellyfish varieties, the aquarium receives more than two million visitors every year. A prominent feature of the exhibit is the Jellyfish Dream Theater, or the Kurage Dream Theater, measuring five meters in diameter, where about 2000 Moon Jellies float. Many […]
DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte (Eagle News) – Isinailalim sa Disaster Awareness and Risk Assessment Seminar Workshop ang 50 barangay na sakop ng Dapitan na ginanap sa Dapitan Resort Hotel noong Miyerkules, Hunyo 7. Pinangunahan ito ng LGU Dapitan at CDRRMO na pinangunguluhan ni Engr. Nelson Quimiguing. Layunin nito na madagdagan pa ang kaalaman ng mamamayan sa mga pamamaraan at kung paano paghahandaan ang mga kalamidad tulad ng baha at lindol. Naging pangunahing tagapagsalita si Dr. […]
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ISABELA, Basilan (Eagle New) – Nagpadala ng daan-daang sako ng bigas, kahun-kahong mga de lata at relief goods ang lalawigan ng Basilan sa mga apektado ng krisis sa Marawi. Ayon kay Basilan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Officer Nixon Alonzo, ang pagpapadala ng mga relief goods ay sa ilalim ng inisyatibo na tinatawag na “Sagip Marawi.” I Nakipagkaisa rin sa inisyatibong ito ang mga business sector, private institutions, at iba pa sa Basilan. Tumulong sa pagre-repack ng […]
