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J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore plans to conjure up profit for 2017

NEW YORK CITY, United States (Reuters) — Launched as a fan community site in 2012, Pottermore has evolved from a self-publishing site for one of the world’s most popular authors into a firm that sells increasing volumes of ebooks and audio books via partnerships with online retailers and expects to turn a profit in its current fiscal year the company said on Tuesday (November 22). Recognizing the pitfalls of a purely go-it-alone, direct-to-fans approach, Pottermore […]

WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres pulls off Mannequin Challenge at the White House

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (Reuters) — Ellen DeGeneres pulled off a star-studded Mannequin Challenge video on Tuesday (November 22) at the White House. The chat show host and media mogul was among 21 people at the iconic residence being awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian honor in the United States. Others taking part in the ceremony at the East Room of the White House were rocker Bruce Springsteen, Motown soul […]

Obama presents his final Medal of Freedom at star-studded event

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (Reuters) — In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama on Tuesday (November 22) selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia, entertainment and the arts among the 21 people awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian honor in the United States. In a star-studded ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Obama presented recipients including rocker Bruce Springsteen, Motown soul […]

NBA: No Davis, no problem as Pelicans rip Hawks

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Playing without NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis most of the night after he suffered a bruised right knee, the New Orleans Pelicans still routed Atlanta 112-94 Tuesday. Tim Frazier matched his career high with 21 points and added 14 assists for the Pelicans, who led by as many as 35 points in the third quarter. “We came out hungry. We jumped on them from the start and continued to […]

Protesta vs pag-atake sa mga Lumad Community school sa Mindanao

(Eagle News) — Labing-walong mga Lumad Community school sa Mindanao ang pansamantalang nagsara dahil sa nagpapatuloy na presensya ng mga militar doon. Panawagan ng mga ito sa gobyerno partikular sa Department of Education (DepEd), ibasura na ang memorandum circular na nagpapahintulot sa pagpasok ng mga militar sa paaralan. https://youtu.be/RTedgY4QYTk

Ilang lugar sa Bohol, may red tide alert

(Eagle News) — Muling itinaas ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Region 7 ang red tide alert sa Bohol na sumasakop sa mga bayan ng Dauis at Tagbilaran City sa Bohol. Kaya naman mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang pangunguha at pagbebenta ng shellfish mula sa mga nabanggit na lugar. Nagpahayag naman ng pagkabahala ang mga nagbebenta ng isda sa mga palengke sa epekto nito sa kanilang hanap buhay. Matatandaang itinaas din ang red tide alert sa […]

In senate hearing, Kerwin details how he gave P8 million to Dayan for De Lima’s senate bid

  (Eagle News) — Suspected big-time drug lord in Eastern Visayas Kerwin Espinosa detailed how he gave drug money, amounting to P8 million to Ronnie Dayan and her boss, then Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, before the May 2016 elections to allegedly fund her senatorial bid. During the Senate inquiry on Wednesday, November 23, Espinosa gave explosive details on the drug money he gave to Dayan for De Lima, and how he was able to […]

Publiko pinag-iingat sa pagkalat ng mga pekeng branded na gamot

(Eagle News) — Pinag-iingat ngayon ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ang publiko sa pagbili ng ilang branded na gamot dahil sa paglipana ng ilang pekeng produkto. Base sa FDA advisory, kabilang sa mga nakuha nilang sample na natuklasang peke na nagkalat sa merkado ay ang Dolfenal, Tuseran Forte, Diatabs, Alaxan at Neozep. Kamukhang-kamukha ng peke ang tunay na produkto kaya mahirap para sa isang consumer na malaman kung totoo o counterfeit ang gamot. Kaya […]

Charity airs ‘moral outrage’ over Aleppo child deaths

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — Save the Children has hit out at the “moral outrage” of the mounting deaths and suffering of children in the battleground Syrian city of Aleppo, in a statement released Wednesday. The charity said medics across northwest Syria were looking to fortify hospitals after a wave of attacks in rebel-held east Aleppo left facilities struggling to care for injured children. Regime forces have been waging a ferocious assault on east Aleppo since […]

FBI clears Brad Pitt over abuse claim

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Brad Pitt has been cleared after a probe into allegations he mistreated one of his children in a mid-air altercation, the FBI said on Tuesday. The claims centered on an alleged incident with his 15-year-old son Maddox in September on a flight from France to Los Angeles. Pitt’s wife Angelina Jolie claimed he had struck the boy. “In response to allegations made following a flight… carrying Mr. Brad Pitt […]

Cluster Pamamahayag ng mga Salita ng Diyos, isinagawa sa Distrito ng Pampanga East

  APALIT, Pampanga- Sa tulong at awa ng ating Panginoong Diyos ay matagumpay na naisagawa ang Pamamahayag ng mga Salita ng Diyos na ginanap kagabi, Nobyembre 22,  sa gusaling sambahan ng Apalit, Distrito ng Pampanga East. Pinangunahan ito ng mga kaanib sa Iglesia Ni Cristo na mula sa lokal ng Masantol at Apalit na maaga pa lang ay naghanda na upang ipag-anyaya at ibahagi ang kanilang pananampalataya sa kanilang mga kaibigan, mga kamag-anak at sa […]

If a Legilimens looked inside my head during “Fantastic Beasts…”

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 23) – Finally, the long awaited movie of the year has arrived. Ever since teasers were released back in 2015, every Potterite, Potterhead and whatever you call die-hard Harry Potter fans have been waiting at the edge of their seats for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. As every Potter fan will know, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is one of the textbooks used by students of Hogwarts. […]