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Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of PHL

(Eagle News) — Cloudy skies and rain showers are expected in parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, in particular, are expected in Caraga, Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN due to the low pressure area (LPA) estimated 40 km south southwest of General Santos City and embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. PAGASA said flash floods or landslides due […]

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PAGASA monitoring LPA off Davao City

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off Davao. According to PAGASA, the LPA was so far located 220 kilometers off the city and is embedded along the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting Mindanao. Caraga, Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers as a result. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Metro Manila and the […]

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4.3-magnitude quake strikes off Davao Occidental

(Eagle News)–A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Sunday, May 1. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 10:10 a.m. The epicenter was 342 kilometers southeast of Balut Island. The depth of focus was 168 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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In his last Labor Day message, Pres. Duterte assures commitment to give Filipinos best opportunities in life

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte joined the entire nation in honoring and remembering Filipino workers on Sunday, May 1, 2022, during the celebration of the 120th Labor Day in the country. This is also the last Labor Day message of President Duterte before he steps down from office in June 2022. But he said that he would remain committed to providing Filipinos the best opportunities “to realize their full potential.” “This administration, even if […]

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DOLE: Over 100k jobs up for grabs on Labor Day, including around 47k overseas jobs

  (Eagle News) — The Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment said that over 100,000 jobs are available on May 1, 2022, including 47,142 overseas jobs as the country observes the 120th Labor Day. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said 134,287 local and overseas employment opportunities are up for grabs in the face-to-face Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan Job and Business Fairs to be participated by 900 employers nationwide. Bello said that various employers are participating in […]

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Ukraine FM asks China to be security guarantor: interview

  BEIJING, China (AFP) — Ukraine’s foreign minister has asked China to provide security guarantees for Kyiv, in a lengthy interview containing some of the most direct criticisms of Moscow recently published by Beijing’s state media. Western powers and Ukraine have repeatedly urged China to condemn Russia’s invasion as it tries to maintain a supposedly neutral stance, with the United States threatening consequences if Beijing provides military or economic support to Moscow. “Ukraine is currently […]

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Spectacular glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam

  Mộc Châu, Vietnam (AFP) — Don’t look down! Vietnam launched a new attraction for tourists with a head for heights on Friday, with the opening of a glass-bottomed bridge suspended 150 metres (490 feet) above a lush jungle. The Bach Long pedestrian bridge — whose name translates to “white dragon” — in northwest Son La province snakes around dizzying cliff faces before spanning a dramatic valley between two peaks, hitting a total length of […]

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Ignoring Putin’s threats, US boosts support for Ukraine

  by Sylvie LANTEAUME Agence France Presse In rallying global arms supplies and asking Congress for $33 billion more to support Ukraine, Washington is choosing to ignore Vladimir Putin’s threats to use nuclear arms, and instead is openly testing the Russian leader’s limits. After the United States brought 40 countries to a US base in Germany last week to discuss aid for Ukraine’s war with Russia, Putin on Wednesday threatened a “lightning fast” response if […]

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Angelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine trip

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Hollywood star Angelina Jolie on Saturday made a surprise appearance in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv where she met displaced people and was spotted in a cafe. Jolie is a UNHCR special envoy but it was not known if she was visiting the country in that capacity. “For all of us, this visit has been a surprise,” said Lviv regional governor Maxim Kozytski on Telegram, posting photos and videos of […]

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World champion Yamaguchi powers into Badminton Asia semis

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan surged into the Badminton Asia Championships semi-finals after fighting back to defeat Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong on Friday. Sixth-seeded Pornpawee romped to the first game 21-9 but the title-holder recovered to win the next two 21-15, 21-17 and wrap up the quarter-final in 55 minutes in Manila. Yamaguchi will play India’s P.V. Sindhu in the last four after the fourth seed overcame China’s fifth seed He […]

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Catholic priest among 12 convicted over Malawi albino murder

  LILONGWE, Malawi (AFP) — A Malawi Catholic priest, a policeman and hospital worker are among a dozen convicted over the 2018 gruesome murder of a man with albinism, a court official said Friday. Five out of the 12 were found guilty of killing MacDonald Masambuka, 22, at the height of a crime spree that saw over 40 murders and 145 assaults on people with the condition in the country. The priest, Masambuka’s brother, a […]

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Palace, DOJ say Kerwin Espinosa’s recantation won’t affect drug cases vs De Lima

DOJ says Kerwin not a witness in remaining 2 drug-related cases vs De Lima   (Eagle News) – Malacanang said the recantation of self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa of his allegations against senator Leila De Lima would not hurt the drug case against the senator. “While Kerwin Espinosa appears to have recanted his allegations against Senator Leila de Lima, his recantation will not have any effect on the pending criminal cases against the lady senator,” […]

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