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In photos: Effects of the 7.3 magnitude quake that struck Abra in nearby Ilocos Sur
(Eagle News) — In nearby Ilocos Sur, the magnitude 7.3 quake that struck Abra on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. In Caburao, Santiago town in Ilocos Sur, this house collapsed after the strong quake. Strong aftershocks were felt after the quake which PHIVOLCS continued to monitor. The initial quake struck at 8:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. (Eagle News Service)
Bitter harvest: Malaysian palm oil farmers face labour crunch
by M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse IJOK, Malaysia (AFP) — Overripe palm oil fruits hang untouched in trees while others lie rotting scattered around a plantation, as Malaysian farmers reap the bitter harvest of a severe labor shortage. The tropical country is the world’s second-biggest producer of the edible vegetable oil, which is found in many everyday goods from chocolate to cosmetics. The sector has long been reliant on migrants from neighboring Indonesia for back-breaking plantation […]
Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Mindanao
(Eagle News) — A rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Mindanao. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, light to moderate with occasionally heavy rains are affecting Davao Occidental (Jose Abad Santos, Sarangani), Zamboanga del Sur (Vincenzo A. Sagun, Dimataling, Dinas, Margosatubig, San Pablo, Pagadian, Kumalarang), and Zamboanga Sibugay (Ipil, Kabasalan, Naga, Roseller Lim, Siay, Titay, Tungawan, Payao). The same conditions are also affecting Zamboanga del Norte (Siocon and Sirawai) […]
Fed poised to attack inflation with another interest rate hike
by Heather Scott Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The Federal Reserve is set to announce another big interest rate increase on Wednesday, the fourth this year, in its ongoing battle to tamp down price pressures that have been squeezing American families. US central bankers are hoping that their aggressive stance will start to cool red-hot inflation that topped nine percent in June, the highest in more than 40 years, without derailing the world’s […]
Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Abra, tremor felt in several areas in Luzon
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 7.3 quake hit Abra that was also felt in several parts of Luzon on Wednesday morning, July 27, PHIVOLCS data showed. The quake was tectonic in origin. It was reported at intensity 4 in Quezon City. The epicenter of the quake was located at two kilometers northeast of Lagangilang, Abra, with a depth of 25 kilometers. It occurred at 8:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27. The United States Geological […]
In first return to Washington, Trump hints at 2024 White House run
by Sebastian Smith and Chris Lefkow Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump returned to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since leaving the White House 18 months ago, delivering a fiery speech sprinkled with strong hints he may run for president again in 2024. The 76-year-old Trump stopped short of declaring his candidacy, but laid out what he believed should be the priorities for the “next Republican president.” “I always say […]
Biden undecided on China tariffs ahead of Xi call: W.House
by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Joe Biden has still not decided whether to end some trade tariffs on China ahead of a phone call expected this week with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, a senior official said Tuesday. John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, said the administration believes the tariffs imposed during a trade war under former president Donald Trump are not working, but that Biden has […]
Saudi prince to sign deal for ‘cheaper energy’ in Greece
by Helene COLLIOPOULOU with Robbie COREY-BOULET in Riyadh Agence France-Presse ATHENS, Greece (AFP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced upcoming bilateral projects on a visit to Greece Tuesday, including for a power cable between both countries to provide Europe with “cheaper renewable energy”. Prince Mohammed landed in Greece on Tuesday on his first Europe trip since the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and is set to head to France later in the […]
Russia doing better than expected despite sanctions: IMF
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Despite damaging Western sanctions imposed on Moscow in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy appears to be weathering the storm better than expected as it benefits from high energy prices, the IMF said Tuesday. The sanctions were meant to sever Russia from the global financial system and choke off funds available to Moscow to finance the war. But the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook upgraded […]
Former Senator Enrile takes oath as chief presidential legal counsel
(Eagle News) — Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile took his oath as chief presidential legal counsel on Tuesday, July 26. The Office of the Press Secretary said Enrile was sworn in by President Bongbong Marcos. “Buo ang tiwala ko sa kakayahan at karanasan ni Enrile bilang lingkod-bayan kaya naman umaasa ako na lalong mapabubuti ang pagbibigay ng legal assistance patungkol sa mga magiging aksyon ng ating administrasyon,” the President said in a statement. Enrile, 98, […]
Philippines logs 2,360 new COVID-19 cases
Metro Manila with 12,782 new COVID-19 cases in last 14 days (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2,000 more COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, July 26. According to Department of Health data, the additional 2360 cases pushed the total cases to 3757762. Of these, 27643 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 12782. It was followed by Calabarzon with 8165, Central […]
