GOMA, DR Congo (AFP) — Fifteen people were killed during five days of clashes between armed militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s restive east, before the army intervened, local officials said on Wednesday. “Five civilians and two members of the ‘Guidon’ group were killed Monday in clashes in Kamiro,” said Cosmas Kangakolo, administrator of the Masisi territory in the North Kivu province. A further eight civilians were killed and others were injured between Friday […]
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UPDATED: Class suspensions for Thursday, July 19
(Eagle News)–Classes have been suspended in some areas for Thursday, July 19. This is with “Inday” expected to enhance the southwest monsoon, which will result in rains in some parts of the country. Below is a list of class suspensions: All levels Pangasinan Masantol, Pampanga Guagua, Pampanga Paombong , Bulacan Kawit, Cavite Taytay, Rizal Talugtug, Nueva Ecija Rita, Pampanga Norzagaray, Bulacan Marilao, Bulacan Mariveles, Bataan Macabebe, Pampanga Sasmuan, Pampanga San Simon, Pampanga Lubao, Pampanga Carranglan, […]
Nasa 200 pamilya, lumikas sa evacuation centers sa Brgy. Bagong Silangan, QC dahil sa magdamag na pag-ulan
(Eagle News) — Naging alerto sa paglikas ang mga residente ng Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City matapos na tumaas at lumubog ang kani-kanilang mga bahay sa baha dahil pa rin sa magdamagang pag ulan. Aabot sa mahigit dalawang daang pamilya ang lumikas mula sa mga lugar sa nasabing barangay. Kaagad na nag-anunsyo ang Barangay sa mga residente kaya marami sa mga ito ay boluntaryo namang lumikas. Kaagad namang pinamahagian ng relief goods ang mga residente […]
NCRPO, nagsagawa ng walk-through sa kahabaan ng Commonwealth para sa SONA ni Pangulong Duterte
Ni Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Nagsagawa ng walk-through sa kahabaan ng Commonwealth Avenue ang National Capital Region Police Office kasama ang mga lider ng militanteng grupo bilang paghahanda sa ikatlong State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Lunes, Hulyo 23. Napagkasunduan na kasi ng magkabilang kampo na sa Commonwealth Avenue na lang ulit magprograma ang mga militanteng grupo sa halip na sa IBP Road gaya ng nagdaang dalawang […]
Guam’s second highest official makes second courtesy call to INC Executive Minister, greets INC on its 104th year
The second highest official of Guam, Lt. Gov. Ray Tenorio, visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Central Office in Quezon City on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, for a courtesy call to the INC Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. Lt. Gov. Tenorio was accompanied by Special Assistant, Alfredo Antolin who is of Filipino descent, when he visited the Executive Minister on Tuesday morning, and thanked the INC leader for his support and […]
Asian markets rise after Fed chief boosts US confidence
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday, tracking a Wall Street rally after the Federal Reserve chief expressed confidence in the US economy despite fears of a global trade war. Jerome Powell offered a positive outlook, citing a strong job market and inflation figures in line with Fed targets, sending US stocks higher. “Powell’s testimony was music to investors’ ears as the Dow gained for the 4th consecutive day while the […]
Ilang kalsada sa Iba, Zambales lubog sa tubig baha
(Eagle News) — Lubog sa tubig baha ang ilang kalsada sa Iba, Zambales dulot ng walang tigil na pag-ulan. Isa na dito ay ang Barangay Dirita, Iba, Zambales kung saan halos hanggang tuhod na ang tubig-baha. Hirap ding makadaan ang mga sasakyan dahil sa baha. Ang nararanasang patuloy na pag-ulan ay bunsod ng habagat o monsoon rains. (Photos and details by Michael Montoya)
CPP: Local revolutionary groups have rejected gov’t plan for localized peace talks
(Eagle News)–Localized peace talks have been rejected by local revolutionary groups, the Communist Party of the Philippines said on Wednesday, July 18. In a statement, the CPP noted what it said was the statement of the NPA-Venerando Villacillo Command in Northern Luzon that said that “only the 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, armed state forces, intelligence units, local elite and foreign imperialist capitalists would benefit from localized peace talks.” It said the NPA-Celso Minguez […]
Teens glued to phones risk ‘modest’ rise in ADHD symptoms: study
TAMPA, United States (AFP) — Could teenagers suffer symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder after engaging in excessive smartphone use? A new study out Tuesday says digital overload could be linked to a “modest” but significant rise in new ADHD behaviors, offering a warning to parents about the potential dangers of too much screen time. The findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association were based on nearly 2,600 Los Angeles teens who answered […]
Black Panther’s sister Shuri gets own spin-off comic
NEW YORK, United States (Eagle News) — In Marvel’s massively successful “Black Panther” film released this year, one of the major surprises was how the superhero’s sister, tech genius Shuri, stole the show. Now, she is getting her own comic book series. Marvel Comics has announced a spin-off series, to begin in October, in which Black Panther is lost on a mission to space, and Shuri is looked upon to step up to fill the […]
Ilang mga lugar sa lalawigan ng Rizal nakaranas ng pagbaha bunsod pa rin ng walang tigil na pag-ulan
https://youtu.be/qhm60–pMl8 (Eagle News) — Nakaranas ng pagbaha ang ilang bayan sa Rizal dahil sa malakas na pag-ulan. Kabilang sa mga ito ang Rodriguez, Barangay Sto. Niño at Barangay San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal. Dahil dito, maraming motorista ang naperwisyo dahil ilang mga kalsada ang nalubog sa baha at mga basura na nagkalat sa kalsada. Bukod dito, napasok pa ng tubig baha ang ilang mga kabahayan sa lugar kung saan inabot pa ng hanggang tuhod ang baha. […]
LTFRB orders Hype to explain alleged P2 per minute of travel time charge
(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has asked Hype Transport Systems Inc. to explain why it should not be sanctioned for supposedly imposing additional charges on its passengers. In a show-cause order dated July 13, the LTFRB gave Hype five days to explain why it why it should not be suspended or why its franchise should not be canceled for its alleged charge of P2.00 per minute of travel time. The LTFRB said the […]