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Charges sought in $81 mn Philippine money-laundering scandal

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A watchdog body on Tuesday sought criminal charges against two suspects allegedly behind an $81 million money-laundering scandal that has shaken the Philippines. The Anti-Money Laundering Council asked Justice Department prosecutors to file charges against businessman Kim Wong and Chinese casino junket operator Weikang Xu for their alleged role in laundering the sum stolen from  Bangladesh’s foreign reserves through the Philippines. The hackers managed to transfer the $81 million from the account […]

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US ‘reassessing’ China’s part in naval drill

WASHINGTON, United States  (AFP) —  The United States said Tuesday it is “reassessing” China’s participation in a large naval drill in the Pacific this year, amid tensions with Beijing over maritime claims. China took part in RIMPAC — the largest international naval exercises in the Pacific involving some 20 countries every two years under US leadership — for the first time in 2014. But soon after China’s initial participation, aimed at reducing distrust, renewed incidents […]

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Asian stocks broadly lower after Brussels bombings

by Daniel Leussink TOKYO, Japan (AFP) —  Asian markets broadly retreated Wednesday as dealers remained cautious, with airlines taking a hit in the aftermath of the deadly Brussels bombings. The losses tracked a sell-off in tourism-related stocks in the United States and Europe following Tuesday’s carnage in Belgium. Explosions in the Brussels subway and Zaventem airport just outside the Belgian capital, claimed by the Islamic State group, left around 35 dead and more than 200 injured. […]

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Trump, Clinton keep edge with Arizona wins, slip elsewhere

by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton won their parties’ primaries in Arizona on Tuesday and maintained steep advantages in the presidential nominations race, despite victories by rivals in other states. Trump extended his lead over nearest rival Ted Cruz in the all-important delegate race, although the arch-conservative senator from Texas made a night of it by resoundingly winning the Utah caucuses. Clinton’s challenger Bernie Sanders, whose […]

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President Aquino asks DOTC to tighten transport security

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III asked the Department of Transportation and Communication to heighten the security in all airports, ports and terminals in the country in the wake of the explosion in the Brussels airport. Included in the heightened security are measures like checkpoints and x-ray screening of passengers and their baggage. Also included is the increased visibility of uniformed personnel. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]

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PNP to increase personnel in airports

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group is posting additional personnel in the airports of the country, especially in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in order to ensure the security of said airports during the long holiday break. Said augmentation of the AVSEGroup was implemented in the wake of the explosion in Brussels, Belgium. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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No reports of Filipinos injured or killed in Brussels airport explosion — DFA

MANILA, Philippines – According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are still no reports regarding any Filipinos injured or killed in the massive explosion in the Brussels airport. As of 2015, there are 7, 000 Filipinos living in Belgium. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/piGX6C2VTfg

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NLEX, ready for the long holiday

NORTH Luzon Expressway, Philippines – According to the management of the North Luzon Expressway, it is ready for the rush of commuters and motorist this long holiday. The NLEX management is expecting 2,000 motor vehicles. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/UeU94JawFPA

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My Letter to the Presidential Candidates

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – If I’ll be given a chance to ask one question to the presidential candidates of the 2016 elections, I will ask them “Why would you choose the chaotic life of politics more than your simple life?” Since I became aware of politics and became a certified voter, I always wondered why a person will want the messy life of politics compared to a simple and peaceful life. I assumed that maybe […]

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MTRCB conducts surprise inspection of movies played in buses

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB conducted a surprise inspection in the Araneta bus terminal to ensure that the movies that will played by buses are classified under General Patronage and Parental Guidance. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Money-laundering mastermind, back in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Casino operator Kim Wong is now back in the Philippines and according to his counsel, he is ready to face the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. Wong is the alleged mastermind behind the $81 million money-laundering scheme against the Central Bank of Bangladesh. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Highest temperatures in the world recorded this year – UN

UN description: NEW York City, United States of America – According to the World Meteorological Organization, the hottest temperatures in the world were recorded in the months of January and February 2016. WMO is alarmed because said increase in temperature is not normal and that this is definitely the effect of greenhouse gases. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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