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The Philippines told its fishermen Wednesday to steer clear of a fishing ground in the disputed South China Sea to avoid harassment from Chinese authorities. The warning came despite a recent ruling by a UN-backed tribunal in favour of the Philippines, as it dismissed China’s territorial claims to large swathes of the waters. Beijing angrily rejected the court’s judgement and on Tuesday it announced penalties for “illegal” fishing in its waters including the disputed areas. […]
Tesla Motors Inc reported a steeper than expected quarterly loss on Wednesday (August 17) on higher spending at its vehicle and battery factories, even as the company said it planned to accelerate store openings around the world. The 13th straight quarterly loss for the Silicon Valley electric carmaker underscores the financial hurdles that hamper it while it takes on increasingly ambitious goals – a ten-fold ramp of vehicle production in three years and the recent […]
by Andrew BEATTY WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House on Wednesday denied renewed accusations that it paid Iran ransom for the release of four American prisoners, parrying a tidal wave of condemnations from Republicans. Amid revelations that the US helped airlift $400 million worth of Swiss francs and euros to Iran after a prisoner release, the White House insisted the two were not linked. In January, five American prisoners were released as Washington […]
By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Mahindra continues its surprising run to the top of the standings in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup, this time defeating Alaska in a come-from-behind, 101-95 victory on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After trailing by as much as 16 points down through the first three periods, Mahindra mounted a huge comeback in the fourth quarter led by import James White and unsung hero Keith […]
CUBAO, PHILIPPINES – TNT KaTropa guard Jayson Castro drives to the basket against NLEX guard Jonas Villanueva (11) in their PBA Governors’ Cup game on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Peter Baltazar / Sports On Air, Eagle News) By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – TNT KaTropa mounted a fourth quarter comeback to continue the endgame frustration for NLEX, putting up a 101-95 victory in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup action on Wednesday night […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The parent company of Japan’s All Nippon Airways on Wednesday cited “terrorist incidents” in Europe and earthquakes at home for helping drag its April-June net profit down more than a fifth. ANA Holdings posted net profit of 6.6 billion yen ($65.8 million) for its fiscal first quarter, 20.7 percent lower than the same period last year, adding that a strong yen also took a bite out of its bottom line. The […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia in recent days have forced the closure of two airports and disrupted some flights to the holiday island of Bali, officials said Wednesday. Mount Gamalama on the eastern island of Ternate erupted early Wednesday after a moderate earthquake in the area, sending ash up to 600 meters (1,900 feet) into the air and closing the island’s airport, said the national disaster agency. “People are advised to stay […]
Sa Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac, binigyang pagkilala ng lokal na pamahalaan at ng pamunuan ng pulisya ang mga natatanging kawani, ilang grupo at kagawad ng media dahil sa kanilang aktibong pagtulong at pagbibigay serbisyo. Kasama sa mga nabigyan ng pagkilala ay ang ating Eagle News Correspondent sa Tarlac.
OLONGAPO City, Zambales (Eagle News). Naging matagumpay ang kauna-unahang pagtatapos ng mga sumailalim sa Programang Alternative Learning System (ALS) ng Department of Education at ng New Era University sa Olongapo City. Isinagawa ang graduation sa FMA Hall, Olongapo City. Nasa 51 mga mag-aaral ang nagsipagtapos, 2 nito ay sa Elementarya at 49 naman ang sa High School. Isa sa mga nagsipagtapos ay ang 74 taong gulang na maitutring pinakamatanda sa batch ng mga nagsipagtapos. Layunin ng […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Malacañang expressed its desire to re-implement the mandatory Reserved Officer Training Corps to instill discipline in the Filipino youth. Youth representatives, on the other hand, expressed their agreement regarding the desire to instill discipline in the youth but also expressed the desire to explore alternative programs rather than the re-implementation of the mandatory ROTC program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – After the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that four out of ten Filipinos do not agree with federalism, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Malacañang is ready to involve the public in the debate and discussion regarding charter change. Andanar added that it is about time to review the 1987 Constitution especially with 77% of the public not conversant with the issue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Philippine National Police spokesperson Sr. Supt. Dionardo Carlos cleared that no raid was actually conducted in the compound owned by Mayor Ronaldo Espinosa but a regular police action after the PNP patrol in the area was fired upon from the Espinosa compound. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
