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MANILA, Jan. 2 – The Department of Finance (DOF) remains bullish on prospects for continued high growth in 2017 and onwards, and is committed to helping Malacanang pursue its accelerated spending program not only to sustain the economic momentum but, more importantly, to also spread its benefits to all sectors across all regions by way of more jobs and better living standards. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said that despite the political noise in the […]
San Francisco, United States (AFP) — by Sophie ESTIENNE / with Rob Lever in Washington The mega-extravaganza of the tech world in Las Vegas is showcasing an array of new devices that get smarts from computer chips, sensors and artificial intelligence, but go further by opening doors to augmented or virtual realities. The Consumer Electronics Show, which begins with a series of media events Tuesday will offer trade professionals a look at new robotics, connected cars and […]
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Tim Hardaway and C.J. McCollum both enjoyed career nights Sunday as the Atlanta Hawks surprised the first-place San Antonio Spurs while McCollum carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a come-from-behind victory. McCollum scored a career-high 43 points as the Trail Blazers rallied past Minnesota 95-89 and Hardaway tallied 29 points, matching his all-time best total, to push the Hawks over the Spurs 114-112 in overtime. McCollum, who reached his […]
Beijing, China (AFP) — China warned Hong Kong it would not tolerate anyone using the city to damage mainland stability, Beijing’s top official in the city said, as concerns rise over an emerging independence movement. Tensions have flared in the semi-autonomous territory after the ousting of two pro-independence lawmakers ignited fresh concern over Beijing’s tightening controls on Hong Kong, which enjoys a separate political and legal system from the mainland. Britain handed Hong Kong back […]
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP ) — Cambodian police on Monday said they planned to arrest three suspects, including one believed to be in Thailand, for being behind an offensive photoshopped image of the country’s king that placed him in a gay porn scene. The image, which appeared on some Facebook accounts in both Cambodia and Thailand this week, is a rare public insult aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni, a monarch who is largely respected and deemed above […]
by Stuart Williams with Raziye Akkok in Ankara Agence France Presse ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Turkish police launched a massive manhunt Sunday for a gunman who killed 39 people, including several foreigners, in a rampage at an upmarket nightclub in Istanbul where revellers were celebrating New Year. After the latest in a string of deadly attacks to hit the country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the carnage sought to sow chaos, but vowed Turkey […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Ilang oras bago pumasok ang taong 2017 mas pinaigting pa ng Department Of Health (DOH) ang kampanya nito para sa ligtas na pagsalubong sa bagong taon. Muling ipina-alala ni health secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial ang pagtataas ng code white alert noon pang isang linggo na nangangahulugang full force ang mga doktor at medical staff sa lahat ng mga government hospital. Sa kanilang pag-iikot sa mga ospital, pinayuhan din nito ang […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) –May libreng sakay ang lrt line 1 bukas unang araw ng Enero, 2017 Ayon sa Light Rail Manila Corporation, magbibigay sila ng libreng sakay mula. Alas siyete hanggang alas nuebe ng umaga at mula alas-singko ng hapon hanggang alas-siyete ng gabi. Kahapon, nagbigay rin ng free ride ang MRT at LRT-2 kasabay ng Rizal day celebration.
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) –Kasado na ang isasagawang pyromusical para sa 2017 New Year’s Countdown dito Cuidad de Victoria ngayong hatinggabi Ayon kay Erol Lucero show director ng platinum fireworks, tatagal ng tatlumpung minuto ang isasagawang “pyromusical”. Bagaman mas maiksi daw ito ng tatlumpung minuto sa ginagawa noong nakaraang taon na nakasungkit ng largest fireworks display sa Guinness World Record, hindi naman daw basta basta ang ipalalabas nila mamayang gabi. Bukod kasi sa kanang bahagi […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Patuloy ang pagdating ng ating mga kababayan dito sa Ciudad de Victoria sa Bocaue Bulacan para saksihan ang new year’s countdown. Bagamat mamayang alas dose pa ng hatinggabi ang pinaka aabangang fireworks display, marami nang pwedeng mapaglibangan ang ating mga kababayan Katunayan mahaba ang pila ngayon sa ibat ibang rides pambata man, para kay ate, kuya pwede rin si nanay at tatay. Ferris wheel, Merry mixed up go cart, Water […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Isaiah Thomas scored a career-high 52 points including 29 in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 117-114 on Friday. Thomas’ performance eclipsed his previous single game high of 44, set 10 days earlier. “That fourth quarter, it just felt like I was out there by myself, working on my game in the gym,” said Thomas. “Throwing up everything and it was going in. It […]
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — Ronda Rousey’s comeback was derailed Friday as the American suffered her second straight pounding when Amanda Nunes won by a TKO less than a minute into their mixed martial arts fight. The 28-year-old Nunes, of Brazil, barely broke a sweat against a helpless Rousey to easily retain her UFC women’s bantamweight belt in Las Vegas. Referee Herb Dean stopped the rout at 48 seconds of the opening round after […]
