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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan lodged a fresh diplomatic protest with China on Wednesday, accusing the country of again sending its coast guard ships into waters surrounding contested islands in the East China Sea. The two countries are locked in a long-running dispute over the uninhabited islets and tensions over them have been a frequent irritant between the countries. Tokyo has lodged at least 32 protests through diplomatic channels since August 5 over what it […]
WISCONSIN, United States (Reuters) — U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has called for more police on the streets and said Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is “against the police”, at a rally in the suburb of West Bend, Wisconsin on Tuesday (August 16). Trump visited Milwaukee, days after the city was hit by unrest over the fatal police shooting of a black man, and said initial evidence pointed to the shooting being justified. Trump has […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A rapidly spreading fire raging east of Los Angeles forced the evacuation of more than 82,000 people Tuesday as the governor of California declared a state of emergency. Around 34,500 buildings were threatened by the blaze, according to the multi-agency Inciweb information site. Governor Jerry Brown declared the state of emergency for San Bernardino County, located just 60 miles (100 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, where the blaze, which […]
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Madonna celebrated her 58th birthday Tuesday in Havana, dancing to Cuban beats during a night on the town and drawing crowds as she toured the city. The Material Girl’s visit got a write-up in the Cuban Communist party’s official newspaper, Granma, which reported that she “toured different city squares to start the first day of her visit, which will last until Wednesday.” It said the US pop superstar was in Cuba […]
QUEZON CITY, Aug. 17 – Under the directions of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo, DSWD disaster teams together with local government units (LGUs) have intensified their relief operations in areas battered by the Southwest Monsoon rains and floods. Sec. Taguiwalo also assured that the Department has enough stockpile of family food packs and standby funds to augment the resources of LGUs for families affected by ‘Habagat.’ As of 16 August, […]
TAGUM CITY- The Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) educated the public on the harm caused by drug abuse through a live press conference during the Kapihan sa DRMC on August 10, 2016. The activity is in celebration with Hospital Week with the theme: “Hospital Kaagapay Para sa Malusog na Isip at katawan tungo sa Pagbabago.” During the live press conference, Department of Health (DOH)-XI psychologist Zander Von Baylon explained the harmful effects brought by the abuse […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A tropical storm dumped rain on Japan’s northeast coast Wednesday, prompting cancellations of flights and train services as officials warned of possible landslides and flooding. Tropical Storm Chanthu, packing gusts up to 126 kilometres (78 miles) per hour, was travelling along Japan’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and high waves to the northeastern region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. “Due to continued heavy rain, risks of landslides are increasing,” […]
by Brendan SMIALOWSKI GONZALES, United States (AFP) — The death toll from historic flooding in Louisiana climbed to 11 on Tuesday as the expanding flood zone prompted authorities to declare disasters in 20 parishes of the southeastern US state. While flooding receded in parts of southern Louisiana, other areas saw rising waters. The National Weather Service issued renewed flood warnings. “We’re seeing unprecedented flood levels as the waters move south,” Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit-1 (LRT) on Tuesday announced the extension of its operating hours until August 31. There will be additional train trips from the Baclaran station in Pasay City from Mondays to Fridays at 9:40 p.m., 9:50 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays at 9:10 p.m., 9:20 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Meanwhile, additional train trips from the Roosevelt station in Quezon City from […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle) — The Supreme Court directed Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald Dela Rosa and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Isidro Lapena to submit complaint-affidavits against four active judges who were allegedly linked to illegal drug trade in the country as earlier mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court (SC) refused to accept the resignation of one of the judges who intend to quit from his post after […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Two Singaporean men have been arrested after getting into a fight triggered by the hugely popular mobile phone game Pokemon Go, local police said Tuesday. The fight broke out between a motorist and a pedestrian on Sunday at the carpark entrance of a mall in Singapore’s popular Orchard Road shopping district. According to a police statement, the pedestrian was playing the augmented reality game on his phone while crossing the road. […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol has ordered the immediate creation of the West Philippine Sea anti-illegal fishing task force, in a bid to protect the country’s marine environment. The order came after Piñol received information from a group of fisher folk in Zambales about illegal fishing activities in the area, including blast fishing and the entry of suspected foreign poachers. The fisher folk asked the agriculture chief “to apply the […]
