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Mas pinaigting na check point ng PNP-Lianga isinagawa para sa darating na long weekend
LIANGA, Surigao del Sur (Eagle News) – Naghigpit na naman ng seguridad ang Lianga Municipal Police Station sa ipinapatupad nitong checkpoint sa mga pangunahing kalsada sa bayan ng Lianga, Surigao del Sur. Isa-isang iniinspeksyon ang mga pumapasok at lumalabas sa nasabing bayan dahil sa napabalitang may mga sasakyang naglalaman umano ng Improvised Explosive Device (IED) na papunta sa Koronadal City at General Santos City. Nais ng PNP Lianga na mapanatili ang peace and order sa lugar dahil […]
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Galing Bataan Trade Fair sa Balanga, Bataan binuksan na
BALANGA CITY, Bataan (Eagle News) – Binuksan ng Bataan Tourism ang ‘Galing Bataan Trade Fair’ sa Plaza Mayor de Balanga. Ito ay isa sa mga aktibidad na isinagawa bilang bahagi sa pagdiriwang ng ika-75 anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kagitingan sa Bataan. Naorganisa ito sa pagtutulungan ng Bataan Tourism, DTI, Bataan Peninsula Tourism Council. Halos 44 micro, small and medium enterprises o MSME’s ang lumahok para i-showcased ang kanilang mga produkto, tulad ng: Dried fish Fish sauce Shrimp paste […]
In landmark meeting, Trump hails Sisi’s ‘fantastic job’ in Egypt
by Andrew BEATTY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump set human rights scandals aside to welcome Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to the White House Monday, the first such visit from an Egyptian president in almost a decade. Greeting Sisi warmly in the Oval Office, Trump heaped praise on the former general’s leadership as he sought to mend ties strained by crackdowns, revolution and counter-revolution. “You have a great friend and ally in […]
Underground tunnel of HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge linked up in Zhuhai
ZHUHAI, China (CCTV) — The construction of a primary underground tunnel of the cross-sea HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in Zhuhai City of south China’s Guangsong Province was linked up on Monday, marking a milestone toward completing one of the world’s longest bridges. Construction of the Gongbei Tunnel has been one of the most difficult parts of building the 55-kilometer bridge. The 2,741-meter tunnel connects Zhuhai City to the main bridge. “The completion means the key techniques we […]
South Korean liberal wins party primary; poised to become president
SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — Moon Jae-in, a South Korean human rights lawyer and a top aide to a former leader who was an advocate of a policy of engagement with North Korea, won the liberal Democratic Party primary on Monday (April 3), establishing him as the clear frontrunner for president. Moon has been leading in opinion polls among candidates for the May 9 presidential election to succeed Park Geun-hye, who was dismissed on March […]
Inventor hopes eTrike will succeed where uncle failed
WALES, United Kingdom (Reuters) — In 1985 celebrated British inventor Sir Clive Sinclair said his C5 electric tricycle would revolutionize personal travel. The British public decided otherwise, shunning the C5, primarily because its design seated riders too low down, making them sometimes invisible to other vehicles. Its poor range – 20 miles – and lack of protection from the elements didn’t help matters. More than three decades after the C5 sunk without trace Sinclair’s 44-year-old […]
Tesla now 2nd largest US automaker as competitors’ sales falter
by Nova SAFO Agence France Presse CHICAGO, United States — Tesla on Monday became the second-largest United States car maker in terms of market capitalization, displacing Ford, whose sales lagged amid concerns about the ability of the US market to keep growing. Many major auto makers reported US sales declines in March compared to a year ago, but Tesla over the weekend said it saw a huge jump in vehicles delivered to consumers […]
President Duterte dismisses DILG chief Sueno, citing “loss of trust” — Abella
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno citing “loss of trust and confidence,” according to a statement from the Palace. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the announcement about Sueno’s dismissal was made “at the end of the 14th Cabinet meeting” on Monday, April 3. “The President had earlier asked a few questions of Mr. Sueno but the summary dismissal served as a warning that Mr. […]
Around the world in 80 days… on a bicycle
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) — British cyclist Mark Beaumont is getting ready to cycle around the British coastline beginning on Tuesday (April 4) as he prepares to smash the world record and cycle around the globe in 80 days this summer. Beaumont is looking to cycle around 18,000 miles (29,000 kilometers) across the planet in just 80 days, starting from Paris on July 2. His trip will see him crossing east across Europe through Poland, […]
NBA: Warriors could have Durant back at weekend
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Golden State Warriors, riding an 11-game NBA winning streak, could soon have another weapon at their disposal with star forward Kevin Durant nearing a return from injury. ESPN reported Monday that Durant, who suffered a sprain and bone bruise in his left knee on February 28, could return on Saturday when the Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans. Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Sunday, prior to his […]
