By Ernest Hernandez CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – The San Miguel Beermen are off to a great start in their title defense after with a win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters in a high scoring game of 124-113. The defending champions wasted no time from the let go as they barraged the Fuel Masters with three point shots to lead early in the game midway to the quarter by a score of 16-7. The new-look Phoenix […]
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Britain eyes new trade deals in 2019
London, United Kingdom—The minister charged with securing new trade deals for Britain outside the European Union said Sunday he was aiming for a Brexit date of Jan. 1, 2019, as London made overtures toward Australia and Canada. “That’s the date I’m working to, which could be brought forward if necessary,” International Trade Secretary Liam Fox told the Sunday Times newspaper. This would involve triggering Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, which would start a […]
Sec. Bello to convene DOLE directors, heads of agencies for a workshop to address contractualization
(PIA) MANILA, July 17 – Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III will convene all the DOLE regional directors, including selected heads of bureaus, attached agencies, and services next week to continue discussing issues and strategies needed to address labor contractualization in the country. In his memorandum, Secretary Bello ordered all the DOLE regional directors, including the directors of the Bureaus of Working Conditions, Local Employment, Labor Relations, Workers with Special Concerns; the Legal […]
Right response, right time on the West Philippine Sea issue, says Palace official
(PIA) MANILA, July 17 (PIA) – Despite the awarding of a favorable decision on the West Philippine Sea dispute, the government is still studying the decision on what should be the next steps regarding the matter. “We are not keeping our cards close to our chest. We are really thinking through the right response but the initial statement should be some time after Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay comes back from Mongolia,” Presidential […]
PBA: Ginebra channels never-say-die attitude in Globalport victory
By Ernest Hernandez Pasay City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Barangay Ginebra channeled their never-say-die reputation to overcome Globalport Batang Pier, 93-81 after losing their import, Paul Harris to an injury in their opening game of the 2016 PBA Governor’s Cup. Globalport opened up the game with a 12-3 start with Stanley Pringle scoring 8 early points in the first 3 minutes of the quarter. Barangay came rallying back with Paul Harris’ 8 points to pull […]
PBA: NLEX rallies behind Walker’s 44-point performance to beat Blackwater
By Ernest Hernandez Pasay City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The NLEX Road Warriors made a strong statement to start the 2016 PBA Governor’s Cup with a win over Blackwater Elite, 90-96, behind Henry Walker’s 44 points. As the game started, Walker did not waste time on showing what he can do by scoring 24 of his 44 points to help his team climb up to a 15-point lead to end he first quarter. Since then, Blackwater […]
Turkish coup crumbles, President Erdogan returns
(Reuters) An attempted Turkish military coup appeared to crumble on Saturday after crowds answered President Tayyip Erdogan’s call to take to the streets to support him and dozens of rebel soldiers abandoned their tanks in the main city of Istanbul. At least 60 people were killed in violence that erupted on Friday after a faction of the armed forces attempted to seize power, officials said. A successful overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey […]
Turkey army says it seizes power; Erdogan says: ‘We will overcome this’
(Reuters) Turkey’s military said on Friday it had seized power but President Tayyip Erdogan vowed that the attempted coup would be put down. If successful, the overthrow of Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would be one of the biggest shifts in the Middle East in years, transforming one of the most important U.S. allies while war rages on its border. Even if it fails, the coup attempt could destabilize a pivotal country […]
PBA: Mahindra pulls off OT win over Star
By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Import James White led the way for Mahindra hung tough to defeat Star in overtime, 108-103, in their debut in the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 22-year old White, the youngest among imports who is fresh off a one-and-done appearance at Georgia Tech, flourished with 22 points and eight rebounds in his PBA debut. Aldrech Ramos added […]
PBA: Meralco beats Phoenix, spoils Vanguardia’s coaching debut
By Diego de la Paz CUBAO, Philippines (Eagle News) – Meralco proved its mettle down the wire, as it pulled off a close victory over Phoenix Petroleum, 108-103, in the opening game of the 2016 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Allen Durham, who recently played 24 games with NBA Development League team Texas Legends last season, topped all scorers with 32 points, 22 rebounds, and five assists. Jimmy Alapag […]
US State Department: Two Americans killed in Nice attack
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)–Two American citizens were killed in the truck attack in Nice, which has left at least 84 people dead, the US State Department spokesman said Friday. “At this time, we are aware of and can confirm two US citizens were killed in the attack in Nice on July 14, 2016,” spokesman John Kirby said. “We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of those killed.” The statement was issued as US Secretary […]
Manny Pacquiao plans to fight again this year
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Boxing Star Manny Pacquiao plans to come out of retirement to fight, though the boxer said no fight has yet been set.
