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LuxLeaks whistleblowers go on trial

by Veronique POUJOL LUXEMBOURG,Luxembourg (AFP) — Three Frenchmen went on trial in Luxembourg on Tuesday accused of an “incredible” document leak that exposed huge tax breaks for major global companies, in an issue brought sharply into focus by the Panama Papers scandal. Antoine Deltour and Raphael Halet, two former employees at services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and French journalist Edouard Perrin face charges over the theft of thousands of confidential files in the so-called LuxLeaks scandal. […]

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DOH releases latest Dengue immunization coverage

MANILA, April 27 — The Department of Health (DOH) discloses the latest coverage of Dengue School-Based Immunization which was started last 4 April 2016. As of 24 April 2016,  a total of 204, 397 (73%) pupils were vaccinated out of 279,393 pupils with parents’ consent. A total of 362 cases of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) from the three regions where the Dengue School Based Immunization Program were received. The top five common reactions were fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, […]

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Clinton wins Connecticut primary, 4th win of night

WASHINGTON , United States (AFP) — Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday scored her fourth primary win of the night over rival Bernie Sanders in Connecticut, US networks projected. Clinton — the former secretary of state, first lady and US senator — also won nominating contests in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania, according to US networks. Sanders won in Rhode Island. On the Republican side, frontrunner Donald Trump swept all five primaries on Tuesday in […]

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NBA: Raptors comeback stuns Pacers

TORONTO,Canada (AFP) — The Toronto Raptors clawed back a 13-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 102-99 on Tuesday and take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series. Toronto had found themselves staring down the barrel of a home defeat after Indiana raced into a 90-77 lead in the third quarter. But a 15-2 Raptors points blitz in the opening 5 mins 29 sec of the fourth quarter hauled the home side back into […]

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PDEA sees more efficient, faster public service through ICT

QUEZON CITY, April 27 – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) expects more efficient and faster delivery of public service, especially in the enforcement of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, with the installation of new fiber optic cable in the national headquarters and regional offices. The PDEA, the lead agency in the national anti-drug campaign, signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Science and […]

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LGUs call for a bottom-up response to El Niño

QUEZON CITY, April 27 – Local chief executives of Zamboanga’s Bakas municipalities called on the government to implement appropriate El Niño mitigation and adaptation programs. The Bakas municipalities is an alliance of the poor municipalities of Siayan and Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte; and Mahayag, Dumingag, Midsalip, and Sominot in Zamboanga del Sur. “Yes, there is the Roadmap for Addressing the Impact of El Niño (RAIN) but we want a faster response,” said Mayor Flora […]

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Trump says considers himself ‘presumptive nominee’ after five-state sweep

WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) — Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump said Tuesday he now considers himself the “presumptive nominee” after sweeping the day’s five primaries in northeastern states. “This was, to me, our biggest night,” Trump said after winning the nominating contests in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. “I consider myself the presumptive nominee, absolutely. Senator (Ted) Cruz and Governor (John) Kasich should get out of the race. They have no paths. We […]

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Hong Kong shares dip at open, Shanghai edges up

HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Hong Kong stocks slipped in the first few minutes of trade Wednesday following the previous day’s gains and as dealers await the conclusion of a key Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the day. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong was down 0.16 percent, or 34.94 points, at 21,372.33. But the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was marginally higher, adding 2.49 points to 2,967.19, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which […]

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DILG ready to face charges on Kidapawan dispersal

  MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday, April 27 said that he is ready to face charges allegedly filed against him in connection with the confrontation between protesters and the police in Kidapawan City that led to hostility earlier this month. Sarmiento made the statement after concerned groups reportedly filed criminal charges against him, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, and ranking local, police […]

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DBM says 2017 budget to strengthen support for cities

MANILA, April 27 – The Department of Budget and Management announced that a total of P16.7 billion will be allocated in the 2017 national budget to implement Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB) and the Konkreto at Ayos na Lansangan ang Daan Tungo sa Pangkalahatang Kaunlaran (KALSADA) Program for cities nationwide. 2017 will be the 1st year for KALSADA and the 5th year for BuB for cities. Of the P16.7 billion, P13.5 billion will be for KALSADA for […]

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P&G scores on adult incontinence but overall sales drop

by John BIERS NEW YORK,United States (AFP) — Procter & Gamble’s bet on growing demand for adult incontinence products offered a bright spot Tuesday even as the consumer products giant reported another drop in quarterly sales. P&G spotlighted the fiscal third quarter success of its ‘Always’ line of adult incontinence products, launched in 2014, as a valuable offset to the effect of a mild winter in the US which reduced demand for cough and cold […]

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Drought ravages India’s richest state

URANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA, India (Reuters) — Millions stand for hours in scorching summer heat to fetch water as back-to-back drought years cause unprecedented shortages in western Maharashtra, the country’s richest state. Parts of India is facing its worst drought in four decades, ravaging crops, killing livestock, emptying reservoirs and water supplies used by industry and residents. Now, hydroelectric and thermal power plants are starting to grind to a halt. A picture of the state’s chief minister, […]

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