MANILA, Philippines --- Reelectionist senator JV Ejercito said on Thursday he did not buy the endorsement of his half-brother, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, and that "politics is like showbiz also." Ejercito was reacting to Estrada's appeal to San Juan City voters on Wednesday to make his half-brother their No. 1 candidate in the upcoming midterm elections in May 2019. The sons of former president Joseph Estrada reportedly had a feud in the run-up to the 2019 senatorial race. READ: Jinggoy to San Juan voters: Make JV your No. 1 choice and me your No. 2 Speaking to reporters on Thursday in Quezon City, Ejercito said his brother may have forgotten his birthday wish that only...
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ONE: Jeremy Miado hopes to face Dejdamrong for third time
MANILA, Philippines --Jeremy Miado is already preparing himself for his next opponent but he isn't ready to let go ofDejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke yet. Not until the two of them complete a trilogy. Miadotook a second round loss toDejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke in their rematch on Saturday in ONE: Call to Greatness in Singapore making their head-to-head matchup even at 1-1. Miado scored a stunning first round knock out against Thai warrior last year in their first encounter and he is hoping to get another shot at beating him down the road. "Now it's back to the drawing board. I will train really hard for my next opponent - whoever he is," Miado said. "If I get the win, ho...
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‘If Trump, Kim can meet’ then FIFA can have 48-team 2022 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that world football's governing body is still pondering a 48-team 2022 World Cup in Qatar, saying that "anything is possible" following Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un's summit in Vietnam. "I think it's worthwhile having a look at the idea and trying (to implement it). Obviously it won't be easy, but we've already made the decision to have 48 teams for 2026, so why not before?" Infantino said at FIFA's final Executive Football Summit of the season, held in Rome. Infantino, who will be unopposed for his re-election as the head of FIFA, floated the possibility of playing matches outside Qatar in order to accommodate the extra teams. ...
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Nadine Lustre is H&M’s first Filipino ambassador
H&M isn't reluctant to pioneer and explore new horizons. Every year, the brand collaborates with a designer label---including Kenzo, Alexander Wang, Moschino---for a collection that merges luxury aesthetics and fast fashion. It also has a Conscious Collection, which addresses the problem of fashion waste by upcycling old clothes. Worldwide H&M is known for keeping an eye on what's new every season and what its consumers need in their daily lives. This year marks a first in the story of H&M in the Philippines---signing up its first-ever Filipino brand ambassador, Nadine Lustre. The endorsement deal comes with a special swimwear collection to be launched in the...
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One Last Dance: Dwyane Wade’s insane buzzer beater and the rest of NBA’s reaction
https://ift.tt/2EC7lkK It must've been the hair or the fact that he is counting down to his last games in the league, but Dwyane Wade just showed why he's one of the best to ever play in the NBA. Sporting classic cornrows in tribute to Allen Iverson, Wade brought everyone back to his prime and delivered an unforgettable desperationthree at the buzzer to carry the Heat to a126-125 win over the Golden State Warriors. https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1100958895848206336 It may have just been one of his last attempts to carry the Heat, who are struggling to make a decent playoff run in the East, again---something...
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Will Smith out of ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel — report
You may not see Will Smith in the next "Suicide Squad" sequel. The actor, who played expert assassin Deadshot in the first movie, may not return for the next installment, Variety reported on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The report cited that scheduling played a huge factor as to why Smith dropped out of the film. Although Warner Bros., the studio which produced "Suicide Squad", never confirmed who were returning for the sequel, the studio wanted big stars such as Smith and Margot Robbie to come back. As per report, the studio was willing to figure out casting decisions along the way. James Gunn is slated to write and direct the sequel. He was previously fired from Marvel's "Guardians...
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Calida blocking release of drug war docs despite SC order — lawyers group
MANILA, Philippines --- The government has refused to release the documents related to the government's war on drugs despite orders from the Supreme Court, a lawyers group and human rights advocate said. In a motion filed with the Supreme Court, the Center for International Law (Centerlaw) urged the Supreme Court to order the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), through Solicitor General Jose Calida, to provide them copies of documents related to the government's crackdown on illegal drugs. CenterLaw filed a petition in 2017 with the high court seeking the issuance of a writ of amparo to protect the residents of 26 barangays in San Andres Bukid, Manila City against the government...
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DOH doctor nabbed in drug sting on AWOL since 2018
MANILA, Philippines - The medical officer of the Department of Health (DOH) recently arrested in a Mandaluyong City buy-bust operation has been on absence without leave (AWOL) status since November last year, the Department of Health-Metro Manila Center For Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) said Thursday. The DOH-MMCHD issued the statement after one of its employees was arrested by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents during a buy-bust operation at a condominium in Mandaluyong City. READ: DOH doctor, 6 others nabbed in drug buy-bust "The DOH-MMCHD is appalled to learn about the recent involvement of a DOH-MMCHD employee in the person of Dr....
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Germany probes apparent payment to deported 9/11 convict
BERLIN --- German prosecutors are investigating how a Moroccan man convicted of helping the Hamburg-based Sept. 11, 2001, suicide pilots was apparently paid some 7,000 euros ($7,960) before he was deported to his homeland last year. Mounir el Motassadeq was deported in October, shortly before completing his 15-year sentence for membership in a terrorist organization and being an accessory to murder. An investigation by Hamburg prosecutors centers on an apparent payment from his prison account, used in Germany to hold money earned by inmates. The money is generally transferred to inmates on their release, but el Motassadeq was on a list of terror su...
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Dutch Junior International: Gayatri Gopichand makes winning start
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Former world and Olympic champion James DeGale retires
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No ‘tit for tat’ if illegal Chinese workers are deported, says embassy
MANILA, Philippines --- Contrary to what the Palace earlier claimed, China will not adopt a 'tit for tat' approach if the Philippines decides to deport illegal Chinese workers, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Thursday. In a statement posted on its Twitter account, the Chinese Embassy clarified that China "adheres to the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. "The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines did not say that Beijing would adopt a 'tit for tat' approach should the Philippine government deport Chinese nationals found working illegally in the country," the embassy said. "Chinese law enforcement agencies will continue to properly handle relevant...
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World shares decline after Trump-Kim summit ends sans deal
BANGKOK --- Shares fell Thursday in Europe and Asia, with South Korea's benchmark sinking 1.8 percent, after talks between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended abruptly without an agreement. The two leaders left the hotel where they met Thursday much earlier than expected and a lunch and joint agreement signing ceremony were cancelled. By cutting short their meeting, the two leaders foiled hopes for an agreement with tangible progress toward ending the North's nuclear program that could have raised confidence across the region, especially in South Korea. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.7 percent to 7,056.63 whi...
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DFA issues advisory to Filipinos amid tension between India, Pakistan
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday warned Filipinos in India and Pakistan to be vigilant and take necessary precautions amid the rising tension between the two nations. The foreigns affairs agency also warned Filipinos to avoid traveling to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir where the two nations on Thursday morning exchanged fire. READ: Pakistan, India trade fire in Kashmir; villagers flee homes "The DFA has expressed hope that India and Pakistan will exercise restraint even as it closely monitors the situation in Kashmir in the wake of rising tensions between the two countries," it said in a statement....
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‘PBB Otso’ housemates face heartbreaking duel challenge
The "Pinoy Big Brother: Otso" housemates turned emotional after the double eviction last Sunday, Feb. 24, when two of the original housemates, namely Mitch Talao and Wakim Regalado were evicted. Meanwhile, Hanie Jarrar, another "Star Dreamer" from Camp Star Hunt took a spot as the newest adult housemate to enter the "PBB" house. Heading on their eighth week inside the house, the remaining adult housemates are expected to face more of Kuya's (Big Brother's) difficult challenges which will test their character, courage, determination and strategy. Just as in Monday's episode, Big Brother gathered the housemates for an important announcement -- a make-or-break duel challenge which...
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Lower rice prices, strong peso to ease February inflation, says BSP
MANILA, Philippines -- Consumer prices may have increased at a slower pace in February compared to the previous month as the normalizing prices of rice and agricultural products received a further boost from the strong peso, the central bank said Thursday. In a press statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said its economists expect February 2019 inflation to settle within the 3.7-4.5 percent range. "Higher domestic oil prices and the upward adjustment in electricity rates provided upside price pressures to inflation during the month," BSP said. "These may be partly offset by lower prices of rice and other agricultural commodities given th...
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PBA D-League: Batangas-EAC manhandles McDavid
MANILA, Philippines--Batangas-EAC handily beat McDavid, 79-57, for its first win in the 2019 PBA D-League Thursday at Ynares Arena. After a blazing 12-0 start, the Generals never looked back to recover from their first game loss and send McDavid to 0-2 so far. "Maybe we're just lucky that McDavid didn't play well. But I'm happy for the guys especially those last five who made a good impact," said Batangas-EAC coach Oliver Bunyi. Earvin Mendoza led the charge for Batangas-EAC with 25 points, three assists and two rebounds. Clark Derige contributed 16 points and four rebounds, while Allan Martin added 11 points, four dimes, and three boards. McDavid managed to pull withi...
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4 drug suspects slain in Nueva Ecija
CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines -Four drug suspects were killed in separate anti-illegal drugs operations in Nueva Ecija on Wednesday, police said. Senior Supt. Leon Victor Rosete, Nueva Ecija provincial police director, identified the fatalities as Felipe Malubay, Elemer Viazon, Dennis Serrano and Mario Reyes. Rosete said the four resisted arrest and opened fire at policemen. Recovered from the slain suspects were several sachets of shabu (crystal meth) and two firearms. / gsg...
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Gov’t not eyeing peace deal with Misuari’s MNLF – Medialdea
MANILA, Philippines -- The government is not looking at a new peace deal with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by its founding chair Nur Misuari, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Thursday. "Walang agreement in writing," Medialdea told reporters. "Hindi nga agreement eh, parang more of a gentleman's [agreement]: 'Mag-usap na lang tayo dito para magtulungan na lang tayo'," he added. Medialdea's clarification came after President Rodrigo Duterte said in a speech on Tuesday that it was time to "craft a new deal for the MNLF of Misuari." Speaking before local chief executives, Duterte said he h...
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Parents urged to keep kids off deadly Momo challenge, Blue Whale challenge
MANILA, Philippines -- Members of a parents' association are urging fellow parents and guardians to be extremely vigilant and closely monitor their children's internet and online activities amid the reported circulation of two games or 'challenges' aimed at causing harm -- and even death - to mostly young players. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Letran Elementary Department Parents' Association noted that two online challenges -- "Momo Challenge" and "Blue Whale Challenge" are circulating online to "target kids to do harm to others and to oneself." Vigilance "Parents are urged to be vigilant when children watch video clips online because ...
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Bon appe-teeth: Man chomps on ‘molar’ in airline meal
SINGAPORE --- A horrified Australian traveller discovered a suspected human tooth in a meal on a Singapore Airlines flight, prompting the carrier Thursday to apologize and launch an investigation. Bradley Button was eating rice on the flight on Tuesday when he heard a crunch and spat out what appeared to be a molar. "For the rest of the flight I was not well, just the idea of having someone else's body part in my food is not nice," he told the Australian Associated Press. He said a flight attendant was "adamant" that she needed to take the object away for testing and that it was a small rock. "It was without a shadow of a doubt a tooth," he added. After the discovery, Butto...
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BMW, Daimler team up on automated driving technology
FRANKFURT, Germany --- BMW and Daimler announced Thursday they will work together on developing the automated driving technology expected to transform the industry in the years ahead as the auto industry tries to fend off competition from tech companies such as Uber and Waymo. The two German companies said it would be a "long-term strategic cooperation" to more quickly come up with advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving on closed spaces such as highways and automated parking. The partnership comes as automakers face new entrants in the business of getting people from one place to another such as Uber and Waymo, which are both working on autonomous driving. BMW...
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Russian officials charge owners of ‘whale prison’
MOSCOW --- Russian officials have brought charges against four companies in the Far East, which have been keeping some 100 whales in small, crowded pools that environmentalists have dubbed a "whale prison." The Border Guards Department said Thursday that it suspects that the four companies captured the whales illegally. It also confirmed the environmentalists' claims that the belugas and orcas are kept in cramped conditions in a marine containment facility near Vladivostok and that they need to be released back. The border guards did not specify, however, when it will happen. Activists raised the alarm late last year when the whales were captured off t...
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DOH: Doctor arrested in drug buy-bust on AWOL since November 2018
MANILA, Philippines --- The medical officer of the Department of Health (DOH) arrested on Thursday has been absent without official leave (AWOL) since November 2018, the health department said Thursday. Dr. Vanjoe De Guzman, along with six others, was arrested early Thursday in a drug buy-bust operation in Mandaluyong City. READ: DOH doctor, 6 others nabbed in drug buy-bust In a statement, the Department of Health-Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) said it was "appalled" by the arrest of De Guzman, who has been a DOH employee since February 2015. "Dr. De Guzman is a regular DOH employee from February 2015. However, he has been on AWOL status since November...
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Spurs return home from long road grind with win over Pistons
SAN ANTONIO --- Home never felt so good for the San Antonio Spurs. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, DeMar DeRozan had 17 points and 13 points, and the Spurs returned home after a 25-day absence to beat the Detroit Pistons 105-93 on Wednesday night and snap a three-game skid. "They played desperate and I don't think we did the entire game," Detroit coach Dwane Casey said. "We played in spurts, but we didn't play desperate as long and as much as they did." The Pistons had won three straight and seven of eight but were facing a team in dire need of a homecoming. The Spurs returned to the AT&T Center for the first time since Feb. 2 after going 1-7 on their rodeo road t...
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PCC okays Indian firm’s plan to buy shares in local skincare company
MANILA, Philippines -- A company based in India has been given the green light to own the retail personal care business of publicly listed firm Splash Corp., a Filipino company that currently distributes popular skincare products such asMaxi-Peel and SkinWhite lotion. The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the proposed acquisition by Wipro Enterprises Private Limited of shares in Splash from Ang Hortaleza Corp., it said in a statement on Thursday. Under the competition law, mergers and acquisitions that are deemed large enough to be potentially anti-competitive have to be notified to PCC so that they could be reviewed. Upon review,...
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3.9-magnitude quake strikes Nueva Vizcaya
BAGUIO CITY -- A magnitude 3.9 tremor jolted Nueva Vizcaya and was felt in this mountain city and parts of Benguet on Thursday afternoon. In its initial earthquake bulletin, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake struck 16 kilometers southwest of Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya at 4:47 p.m. The earthquake was of tectonic origin and had a depth of 3 km. No aftershocks and damage were expected, Phivolcs said./lzb...
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PBA admits referee made wrong call in NorthPort-Phoenix endgame
MANILA, Philippines---The PBA Commissioner's office on Thursday admitted that one of the referees made an incorrect decision in the final minute of the game between NorthPort and Phoenix in the Philippine Cup Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Sean Anthony made a three-pointer that could've broken the 96-all deadlock with 47.8 seconds left in the game but the field goal was canceled out after referee Noy Guevarra called an offensive foul against NorthPort's forward, which made a huge impact in the game's outcome. READ:Pido Jarencio blasts officiating in NorthPort loss to Phoenix "Upon review of the February 27, 2019 game between NorthPort Batang Pier and Phoenix Fuel Masters, ...
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How ‘completely avoidable’ measles cases continue to climb in US
WASHINGTON --- The U.S. has counted more measles cases in the first two months of this year than in all of 2017 --- and part of the rising threat is misinformation that makes some parents balk at a crucial vaccine, federal health officials told Congress Wednesday. Yet the vaccine is hugely effective and very safe --- so the rise of measles cases "is really unacceptable," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease chief at the National Institutes of Health. The disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, which means it was not being spread domestically. But cases have been rising in recent years, and 2019 is shaping up to be a bad one. Republican ...
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Chicago Bulls stay hot after tough win over Grizzlies on the road
MEMPHIS, Tennessee--- Despite sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls are on a bit of a roll and closed out their best month of the season. Zach LaVine scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Bulls beat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-107 on Wednesday night. The win was the fourth in five games for Chicago, and the Bulls finished February 5-5, the first time they reached .500 in a month this season. Lauri Markkanen finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Otto Porter Jr. added 20 points for Chicago, which defeated Memphis 122-110 on Feb. 13, a victory that started the Bulls' success over the last half of the month. "A hard-fought w...
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Vietnam sees upside to media invasion
HANOI, Vietnam --- For a one-party communist state without a free press, there were bound to be some kinks when Vietnam agreed to welcome more than 2,600 journalists from around the world to its capital for one of the biggest news stories of the year. But Vietnamese officials also saw an upside to hosting media from around the world: This was a unique chance to polish their country's image and perhaps boost tourism and investment. They were also keen to show themselves as members in good standing of the global community by hosting the second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Hanoi was chosen for the summit location roughly two weeks a...
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Rafael Nadal tumbles out of Mexican Open, falling to Nick Kyrgios
ACAPULCO, Mexico --- Rafael Nadal tumbled out of the Mexican Open on Wednesday night, squandering three match points in a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6) loss to Australia's Nick Kyrgios. Playing his first event since losing to Novak Djokovic in late January in the Australian Open final, the top-seeded Nadal dropped the first two match points on Kyrgios' serve and the last one on his own first serve. Nadal won in Acapulco in 2005 and 2013. On Tuesday night, the second-ranked Spanish star opened play with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mischa Zverev. Kyrgios set up a quarterfinal match against Stan Wawrinka, a 7-6 (5), 6-4 winner over seventh-seeded Steve Johnson in the hardcourt event at The...
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Don’t expect to puff away at Tokyo Olympics 2020
TOKYO --- Tokyo is still a smoker's heaven. Despite tougher laws enacted last year, smokers can light up in some restaurants and bars. Tobacco advertising is allowed on television, cigarette packages don't contain graphic health warnings, and tobacco is cheap compared to other major cities. However, don't expect to puff away at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Organizers on Thursday announced a stringent ban on all tobacco products and vaping devices. Smoking will be banned at any indoor or outdoor Olympic or Paralympic venue, including perimeter areas being run by the Tokyo games. Organizers said the prohibition is tougher than r...
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Asian markets down as Kim-Trump summit ends abruptly
HONG KONG --- Asian markets mostly fell Thursday, led by Seoul, as a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un ended abruptly without an agreement. Equities had been fluctuating through the day on tempered optimism over China-US trade talks, weak factory data from Beijing and fresh geopolitical tensions in Kashmir. But they took a decisive turn south after an expected lunch and signing ceremony between the US and North Korean leaders was called off at the last minute. The shock news came just hours after Kim raised the prospect of a permanent US diplomatic presence in Pyongyang and Trump said he was in "no rush" for a speedy deal over North Korea's nuclear programme. Bo...
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Luka Doncic helps Mavs overcome Pacers in final game as teen
DALLAS --- Luka Doncic made a long 3-pointer on a pass from Jalen Brunson before getting the ball to his fellow Dallas rookie for another big bucket from behind the arc. The first-year sensation's final game as a teenager turned into a big night for the two-time NCAA champion from Villanova as well. Doncic had 26 points and 10 rebounds, Brunson scored a season-high 24 points and the Mavericks ended a five-game losing streak with a 110-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Doncic, the only teenager in NBA history with multiple triple-doubles, didn't have a shot at his fifth late. But the budding star and No. 3 overall draft pick who turns 20 Thursday had two...
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Indian PM: Enemies trying to create instability
ISLAMABAD --- India's prime minister said his country's enemies are conspiring to create instability through terror attacks. The remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi come amid tensions with Pakistan following the areal skirmish between the two countries in disputed Kashmir. Pakistan said it shot down two Indian warplanes and captured a pilot on Wednesday. Modi spoke to tens of thousands of Hindu nationalist party workers on Thursday in a video conference from New Delhi. He didn't mention archrival Pakistan but said a united India would "fight, live, work and win." The videoconference was meant to galvanize his party wor...
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LeBron James’ 33, clutch 3 lift Lakers past Anthony Davis’ Pelicans
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1101001748519505920 LOS ANGELES --- Anthony Davis' first night in Los Angeles since the trade deadline started with a loud pregame ovation from Lakers fans still hoping he'll wear their team's uniform someday soon. The superstar forward ended it on the New Orleans bench while the Pelicans failed to keep up with another superstar who already made his way to Hollywood last summer. LeBron James capped his 33-point performance with a one-legged, fallaway 3-pointer with 31 seconds to play, and the Lakers weathered strong performances by Davis and Julius Randle for a 125-119 victory on Wednesday night. Davis had 22 points and eight rebounds in th...
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DFA: Malaysia’s Mahathir to visit Philippines on March 6-7
MANILA, Philippines -- Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will embark on a two-day official visit to the Philippines next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. According to DFA, Mahathir's first visit to the Philippines on March 6 to 7 was upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte. DFA said the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting at Malacaang Palace to "survey and discuss cooperation in the political, economic, and people-to-people spheres, and exchange views on the topics of mutual importance." Further, DFA said the Malaysian leader will meet Senate President Vicente Sotto III and House Speaker Gloria ...
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TNT Boys proceeds to next round of ‘The World’s Best’
MANILA, Philippines --- Young singing trio TNT Boys proceeds to the next round of the US talent show "The World's Best" thanks to their powerful performance of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the musical "Dreamgirls." Kiefer Sanchez, Mackie Empuerto and Francis Concepcion once again wowed the audiences and judges with their impressive rendition of the song, as seen in a video uploaded by "The World's Best's" Youtube channel on Thursday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4yK4UMS4Ic "I already love them. I couldn't think I could love them anymore. But my goodness, every note, pitch perfect. You boys are fabulous," judge RuPaul said....
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World Bank: Women in PH have equal access to jobs, career advancement
MANILA, Philippines--Women in the Philippines enjoy the same access that men in the country have in terms of jobs and career advancement opportunities they wanted to pursue, according to the World Bank. In its report titled "Women, Business and the Law 2019," the Washington-based multilateral lender noted that across the globe, women only have three-fourths of the legal rights that men had been accorded, such that women find it more difficult to land jobs, begin their own businesses, as well as make economic decisions for themselves and their families. "If women have equal opportunities to reach their full potential, the world would not only be fai...
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Damian Lillard, Blazers sends Celtics 4th straight loss
BOSTON --- The Portland Trail Blazers have come to the other side of the country and beat up some of the Eastern Conference's best teams. Of course, at the moment, it's not clear where in that hierarchy the Boston Celtics belong. The Trail Blazers beat Boston 97-92 on Wednesday night for the Celtics' fourth straight loss. It was the fifth consecutive win overall for Portland, and the fourth during a five-game swing that has also included victories over playoff hopefuls Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Damian Lillard scored 33 points, Maurice Harkless had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Portland improved to 18-4 against the East this season. "We're playing together offensively. D...
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Trump: I don’t think North Korea’s Kim had role in US student’s death
HANOI, Vietnam --- US President Donald Trump said he doesn't think North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was involved in the mistreatment of American college student Otto Warmbier (WARM'-beer), who died after being detained in the isolated country. Trump said of Kim: "He tells me that he didn't know about it, and I will take him at his word." Trump has taken credit for freeing American prisoners abroad and used Warmbier's death as a rallying cry against the North's human rights abuses before softening his rhetoric before talks with Kim. Warmbier, a University of Virginia student from Ohio, was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in...
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Cayetano vows to help ensure victory for admin senatorial bets
MANILA, Philippines --- Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday said his focus is to help President Rodrigo Duterte ensure the victory of the administration's senatorial bets and not the shortlist for House Speakership. "Pangako ko nga sa kanya [President Rodrigo Duterte] nung September 2015 na yung buong six years niya, tututok ako sa kung ano ang kailangan niya," Cayetano told reporters at the sidelines of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) campaign event in Pateros, Manila on Thursday. (I promised the President in September 2015 that during his six years in office, I will focus on his needs.) "Kung susundin natin ang pangulo ang instructions niya ay focus...
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LOOK: Alex Gonzaga, Luis Manzano comical in ‘Meteor Garden’ transformation
Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga will make you feel nostalgic in their latest antic. The television host and actress, who are best friends and known to tease each other on their social media posts, teamed up to dress as Dao Ming Si and Shan Cai of the much-loved Asian TV series "Meteor Garden". This was seen on their respective Instagram posts today, Feb. 28. The two recreated a scene, from the 2002 sequel "Meteor Garden II", where Shan Cai (Barbie Hsu) ran after Dao Ming Si (Jerry Yan) as he was aboard the bus. Both tried their best to pull off the characters' looks, and even posed behind the bus. Manzano sported a long-haired wig and gray shirt, while Gonzaga did her best Shan Ca...
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Trump says North Korea demanded too much during talks
HANOI, Vietnam --- US President Donald Trump said his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fell through after the North demanded a full removal of US-led international sanctions in exchange for the shuttering of the North's Yongbyon nuclear facility. Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters in Vietnam on Thursday that the United States wasn't willing to make a deal without the North committing to giving up its secretive nuclear facilities outside Yongbyon as well as its missile and warheads program. Experts have said Washington shouldn't give up too much for a Yongbyon-only deal as the North is believed to be secretly operatin...
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He called game: Dwyane Wade banks in straightaway 3 to lift Heat past Warriors
MIAMI --- Dwyane Wade jumped onto a courtside table and thumped himself on the chest three times. He took a victory lap, waving a towel. He got mobbed by teammates. He's been part of games that meant more. But bigger moments --- there haven't been many, if any, than this one. Wade's one-legged, off-the-glass, straightaway 3-point heave as time expired lifted the Miami Heat to a 126-125 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, a game where the Heat wasted every bit of a 24-point lead and had to rally from four points down in the final minute. "I've been in this position so many times and so many times you don't make the shot," Wade said. "And the one I ma...
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US patience thins with Pakistan as India goes on offense
WASHINGTON --- As conflict between India and Pakistan escalates to near all-out war, the United States has been thrust into a familiar position of hoping to defuse tensions -- but is making no secret it faults Islamabad. US policymakers have grown exasperated with Pakistan for not doing more against Islamist extremists and envision a broad, long-term alliance with an emerging India -- a stark flip from the Cold War when Washington sided with Pakistan. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a statement after calls with his two counterparts, urged restraint from both sides as India and Pakistan shot down each other's warplanes. But in language that would be carefully parsed, Pompeo d...
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Catriona’s win assures Young Focus Philippines of funding for 2019
MANILA, Philippines --- Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's win has truly shed light on her advocacy for children's welfare as the non-government organization she supports, Young Focus Philippines, already covered its financial needs for 2019. Gray happily shared the good news in an Instagram post on Wednesday: "I am so grateful and proud to learn today that since winning @missuniverse, my young focus family has received amazing amounts of support." "So much so that the entire financial needs for the year of 2019 has been covered," she added. https://ift.tt/2T4uhC1 The beauty queen then thanked those who have ...
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Rockets buckle down on Kemba Walker to frustrate feisty Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni replaced Kenneth Faried in the starting lineup with Eric Gordon on Wednesday night, a move designed to cut down wear and tear on Chris Paul's body. The reasoning behind the move was D'Antoni doesn't want Paul chasing point guards like Charlotte's Kemba Walker all over the court and running off screens this late in the season. Instead, the goal was to have Gordon cover Walker. Well, that plan got ditched after one half. Paul told D'Antoni at halftime he wanted to guard Walker after the Hornets three-time All-Star erupted for 27 points on 9-of-10 shooting. D'Antoni agreed, and the change worked --- Paul helped hold Walk...
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DOF: Amnesty on delinquencies, estate tax to generate P27.54B in 2019
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Finance (DOF) expects to collect P27.54 billion from the amnesty on delinquencies and estate tax scheduled in the second half of the year. At the general membership meeting of the Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) on Thursday, Finance Undersecretary Mark Dennis Y. C. Joven said DOF had estimated additional revenues from estate tax amnesty to reach P6.28 billion, while amnesty on delinquencies would generate a bigger P21.26 billion. Had President Rodrigo Duterte not vetoed the general tax amnesty provision of Republic Act (RA) No. 11213 or the Tax Amnesty Act of 2019, another P6.82 billion would have been collected from del...
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Service exports likely slowed in 2018; failing expectations seen
MANILA, Philippines--The country's service exports likely performed below expectation last year because of factors affecting the BPO sector, a slowdown that might make the government rethink its forecast for 2019. The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) targeted at least an 11 percent growth in service exports last year, aiming to hit a minimum of $38.3 billion. However, this sector might only end in a single digit growth for 2018, according to Senen Perlada, Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Export Marketing Bureau Director. Below expectations From January to September last year, services exports only grew 6.5 percent, according to the ...
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Asian shares decline after Trump-Kim summit halts without a deal
BANGKOK - Shares fell Thursday in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark sinking 1.8 percent, after talks between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were ended abruptly without an agreement. The two leaders left the hotel where they met Thursday much earlier than expected and a lunch and joint agreement signing ceremony were cancelled. By cutting short their meeting, the two leaders foiled hopes for an agreement with tangible progress toward ending the North's nuclear program that could have raised confidence across the region, especially in South Korea. Japan's Nikkei 225 index skidded 0.8 percent to 21,385.16 while the Shanghai Composite...
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Barcelona stuns Madrid 3-0 at Bernabeu, reaches Copa final again
MADRID--- Real Madrid couldn't put Barcelona away when it had the chance, and ended up being dealt a hard blow by its biggest rival. In the first of two consecutive games between the Spanish powerhouses at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Barcelona weathered a dominant first half by Madrid and then scored three times after the break for a 3-0 win Wednesday and a spot in the Copa del Rey final for a sixth straight season. "I have to admit that we didn't play very well in the first half," said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde after his 100th match in charge. "We scored three goals but didn't have that many chances. It happens sometimes." Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona advance...
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Manchester United defies injury crisis to beat Palace 3-1
LONDON--- Manchester United made light of its injury crisis by winning 3-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, with Romelu Lukaku scoring two of the goals on his return to the team. Lukaku had gone nine games without a goal and was becoming a more peripheral figure at United since the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has preferred Marcus Rashford as the sole striker. With Rashford not fit to start and wide players Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard also injured, United was without its entire first-choice front three as well as key midfielders Nemanja Matic and Ander Herrera. Lukaku recovered from missing a glorious early chance to score in each half ...
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DTI to announce SRP on cement next week
MANILA, Philippines--Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez said that a suggested retail price (SRP) on cement might be announced on local cement manufacturers next week. Lopez told reporters earlier this week that the SRP will apply on a per-brand basis, the same way SRPs are assigned for other basic goods and prime commodities. In cement's case, he said this will be based on their prices last December. He also said this will only apply to local cement manufacturers, and not to pure cement importers. "Next week," he said, when asked for a timeline for the SRP. Given the big number of importers, their products are already affordable. SRP is no longer needed fo...
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In a summit first, Kim Jong Un takes US media questions
HANOI, Vietnam --- So here's a bit of history made at President Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un: for what is almost certainly the first time, the North Korean leader actually answered an impromptu question from an American reporter. Then just a little bit later, as if to prove it wasn't a fluke, he did it again. Looking confident and speaking in his typically gravelly voice, Kim didn't miss a beat when asked by a member of the White House press pool about his outlook on the summit , saying: "It's too early to say. I won't make predictions. But I instinctively feel that a good outcome will be produced." South Korea's Unification ...
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Liverpool regains verve with 5-0 thrashing of Watford
LIVERPOOL, England --- Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both scored twice as Liverpool brushed aside concerns about its recent struggles by thrashing Watford 5-0 Wednesday to stay top of the Premier League. In a win built on brilliant performances by Liverpool's defenders, right back Trent Alexander-Arnold set up three goals --- including the opening two for Mane --- and left back Andrew Robertson the other two. Van Dijk, a center back, headed in the final two goals at Anfield. Questions were starting to be asked about Liverpool's credentials after four draws in the team's last five matches in all competitions. But this performance signaled a return to the verve and inventiveness...
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Complaint vs 3 lawyers arrested in Makati bar raid dismissed
MANILA, Philippines --- The Makati City Prosecutors Office has dismissed the complaint against three lawyers who were arrested last year for interfering with the implementation of a search warrant conducted by the Makati Police at Times Bar. In a 14-page resolution, the Office of the City Prosecutor of Makati cleared lawyers Lenie Rocel Rocha, Jan Vincent Soliven, and Romulo Bernard Alarkon of obstruction of justice, violation of Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code for resistance and disobedience to a person in authority, and constructive possession of drugs under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The resolution which was signed by Senior Assista...
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Ex-soldier gives up home for young family in housing waiting list
A former Irish soldier gave up his modest three-bedroom house and moved to a smaller one-bedroom maisonette to help out a young family. Paddy Phelan, who served for 24 years with the Defence Forces, made the decision when he discovered a family had been on the waiting list for a home for seven years. Phelan did not think twice and moved out of his social housing home in Abbeyleix, County Laois to make way for Kieran Ritchie, fiance Lauren and their two children. As per the Will Faulkner show on radio station Midlands 103 via the Irish Independent on Feb. 27, Phelan thought it was "the honorable thing to do." He discussed his decision with his family before moving out of his home for...
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PAL offers biggest-ever sale: P78/$78 promo fares for its 78th year
MANILA -- Philippines' flag carrier Philippine Airlines launches its biggest seat sale promotion for the year in celebration of its 78th anniversary covering more than two million seats. With offers as low as Php78 for domestic and as low as US$78 for international routes, passengers can book as many PAL flights as they wish for the rest of the year, as the sale travel period runs from March 16 to Dec. 31, 2019. Booking dates are from March 1-10, 2019. "PAL encourages Filipinos to fly the way they deserve and discover all the perks of flying at affordable rates," said Vice President for Marketing Ria C. Domingo. "We invite them to take advantage of the special offers in our 78th an...
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New Disney area to immerse parkgoers in a Star Wars story
LOS ANGELES---The world of Star Wars is coming from a galaxy far, far away to become the largest single-themed land created in a Disney park. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is an adventure through the grungy planet Batuu where guests can build their own droids and lightsabers, interact with aliens and climb into the cockpit of the massive Millennium Falcon, where you will discover your mission and engage in a dogfight with Tie Fighters. The sprawling 14-acre land is set on a remote world in the newest "Star Wars" trilogy --- so don't expect appearances by Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader. But some familiar faces including Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren and fan-favorite Chew...
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Maria Sharapova pulls out of Miami Open after shoulder procedure
MIAMI --- Maria Sharapova says she has undergone a "small procedure" on her right shoulder that will need a few weeks to heal, requiring her to pull out of next month's Miami Open. Sharapova said she's struggled since last summer with shoulder pain caused by a fraying tendon and small labrum tear. She tried unsuccessfully to solve the problem with exercise. "Although this has been a very long process, I am incredibly committed to getting back strong, and more importantly without the pain I was playing with at the beginning of this year," she wrote Wednesday on Instagram. The five-time Grand Slam champion hasn't played since pulling out of a tournament in St. Petersburg, Russ...
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Bohol gubernatorial bet ‘waited’ for his ‘execution’
MARIBOJOC, Bohol -- Former Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco, Jr. "waited" for his "execution" here after a provincial high ranking official threatened to hang him on a flagpole on Thursday. But Evasco, who was running for governor in May, was left hanging since provincial administrator Ae Damalerio didn't arrive. Instead, Board Member Thomas Abapo, his running mate in the election, put a rope around the neck of Evasco to make fun of Damalerio's threat while his supporters laughed. The controversy started when Evasco accused Damalerio and Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto of protecting illegal drugs trade in Bohol. Evasco was in Hong Kong to attend a gathering of the Boholano commun...
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Pakistan, India trade fire in Kashmir; villagers flee homes
MUZAFARABAD, Pakistan --- India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire through the night into Thursday morning in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, a day after Islamabad said it shot down two Indian warplanes and captured a pilot. There were no immediate reports of casualties, though jetfighters roared overhead through the mountainous region as villagers along the so-called Line of Control fled to safety. Meanwhile, members of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharitiya Janata Party called for more military action, suggesting the conflict still could worsen. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan had called for talks between the two nuc...
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Police: No bomb threat in UE Caloocan campus
MANILA, Philippines---The Caloocan City Police denied Thursday afternoon reports that a bomb scare hit the University of the East (UE) Caloocan campus. "Based on the coordination of our SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) with the UE Security, no such bomb scare," Police Senior Superintendent Restituto Arcangel, Caloocan City Police chief, told INQUIRER.net in a text message. Reports of a supposed bomb threat at the school circulated in social media Thursday noon. /muf ...
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Security Bank books P8.6B in net profit for 2018
MANILA, Philippines--Lender Security Bank booked P8.6 billion in net profit last year, down by 16 percent from the previous year, due to slower trading gains and an increase in tax provision. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Thursday, Security Bank reported that net interest income from customer loans and deposits increased by 30 percent to P15.7 billion last year as the bank generated more low-cost deposits and expanded its loan book. The bank expanded its loan book by 12 percent to P416 billion. Consumer loans grew by 47 percent, now accounting for about a fifth of total loans compared to 16 percent a year ago. Wholesale loan...
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LOOK: John Estrada, Priscilla Meirelles mark 8 years of marriage in Boracay
John Estrada and Priscilla Meirelles celebrated their wedding anniversary with a vacation in Boracay. Both the actor and the Brazilian beauty queen shared on Sunday, Feb. 24, that they were flying to Boracay with daughter Anechka, who celebrated her 7th birthday in early February. https://ift.tt/2XtfRtW The family took selfies on the island's pristine white sand and within the resort. https://ift.tt/2SwJ8jH On their wedding anniversary last Feb. 26, Estrada and Meirelles posted heartfelt messages to each other on Instagram along with a picture of them both looking refreshed by the poolside. "Married for 8 years today and 11 years together ... i ...
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Duterte vetoes bill banning corporal punishment for children
MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has vetoed the bill prohibiting corporal punishment for minors. Duterte vetoed the bill titled "An Act Promoting Positive and Nonviolent Discipline, Protecting Children from Physical, Humiliating or Degrading Acts as a Form of Punishment" on Saturday. The bill prohibits non-physical forms of violence such as intimidation, cursing, and ridiculing a child in public. "I am gravely concerned that the bill goes much further than this as it would proscribe all forms of corporal punishment, humiliating or not, including those done within the confines of the family home. I do not share such an overly sweeping condemnation of the practice...
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SM Investments Corp. nets P37B in 2018
MANILA, Philippines -- The country's leading conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) grew net profit last year by 13 percent to P37.1 billion on higher earnings across its core retail, banking, and property businesses. Consolidated revenues went up by 13 percent to P449.8 billion, SMIC disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday. "Our very good results in 2018 were driven by all three core businesses, retail, banking and property, each of which delivered strong revenue growth and also strong earnings growth. We remain optimistic about the economic environment and growth opportunities for the group in 2019," SM president Frederic DyBuncio said in a di...
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3 die of suspected measles in Sarangani, South Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY - The Department of Health (DOH) in the Soccsksargen region said another child died of suspected measles on Wednesday in Sarangani, raising the death toll to three in the region since January. Jenny Ventura Panizales, DOH Region 12 focal person on measles eradication, said over the weekend that a nine-month-old child died of suspected measles in Glan town and another one in Alabel town, both in Sarangani. "The causes of death of these two children are (still) being validated but health workers and parents have confirmed of cases of measles in their communities," Panizales said. Last week, DOH confirmed that measles was the cause of the death of a four-month-old ba...
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California river floods 2,000 buildings in California
GUERNEVILLE, California --- Floodwaters that turned two Northern California communities into islands were expected to begin receding Thursday as a rain-engorged river finally peaked after swamping thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings. The Russian River in the wine country north of San Francisco crested at more than 14 meters Wednesday night, Sonoma County officials said. The river frequently floods in rainy weather but it hadn't reached that level for 25 years and wasn't expected to recede again until late Thursday night. The estimated 2,000 buildings inundated by floodwaters were mainly in and around Guerneville, Khan said. "Guerneville has essentially beco...
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Popularity of fur-trimmed parkas a boon for coyote trappers
HERKIMER, N.Y. --- Those fur-trimmed parkas so common on city sidewalks have become a boon to backwoods trappers. Coyote fur pelts are in big demand to provide the lush, silvery or tawny-tinged arcs of fur on the hoods on Canada Goose coats and their many global imitators. A good western coyote, prized for its silky, light-colored fur, can fetch more than $100. The top price at a recent Colorado auction hit $170, a 40 percent increase from four years ago. "Coyotes are hot," says John Hughes, a longtime buyer at J and M Furs in Roundup, Montana, "and it's all due to the trim trade." Late fall and early winter are the prime tra...
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iWant tackles clash of technology, human connection in ‘Touch Screen’
MANILA, Philippines -- Streaming platform iWant is set to explore the good and the bad role of technology in human life through its new offering "Touch Screen." Touch Screen, which will be shown via iWant app on March 6, is a three-part anthology headlined by Janella Salvador, Pokwang, and Denise Laurel that highlights the effects of technology in people's lives today. The first part titled "Wittyrella" tells the story of fangirl Mandy (Salvador), who tries to get the attention of her celebrity crush via social media but her attempt disconnects her to the real world. Salvador shared her views on the impact of social media in the lives ...
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White House: Trump, Kim summit ends without reaching a deal
HANOI, Vietnam --- President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un abruptly cut short their second summit Thursday without reaching an agreement, a stunning collapse of talks that caused both leaders to leave their Vietnam meeting early and cancel a planned signing ceremony. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the leaders had a "very good and constructive meeting" and discussed ways to advance denuclearization and economic driven concepts." She said their teams looked forward to meeting "in the future," but offered no specific time frame. Both leaders motorcades roared away from the downtown Hanoi summit site within minutes of each other after both a lunch and t...
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Closure of Pakistan air space snarls flights across Asia
BANGKOK --- A temporary closure of air space over Pakistan snarled air traffic Thursday, especially between Asia and Europe, though some airlines adjusted by rerouting their flights. In Bangkok, an important and busy hub for transcontinental flights, thousands of travelers were stranded. Bangkok airport officials said over 4,000 travelers were affected. Those needing help were getting access to accommodations and alternative travel arrangements, they said, though some of those stranded complained they were getting no help at all. The terminal was so crowded that the chief of Thailand's immigration police, Surachate Hakparn, tweeted a warning to "Please spare your time for your t...
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PDEA says cocaine packages not new; Philippines just a transshipment point
MANILA, Philippines---The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday said the recent recovery of cocaine packages in the country's eastern seaboard is not new as authorities have recovered similar cocaine packages before. PDEA Spokesperson Derrick Carreon made the remark following the recovery by the Philippine National Police (PNP) of over P871 million worth of cocaine in different parts of the country's eastern seaboard in the last two weeks. READ: P871 M cocaine discovered in Philippine waters in 2 weeks -- PNP "If we will recall, recoveries of cocaine were not new in the Philippines. We've had recoveries dating back to 2001. If you recall there was e...
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Deaths from Indonesia mine collapse rise to 6, dozens buried
BOLAANG MONGONDOW, Indonesia --- Rescue workers used makeshift stretchers to haul victims of an Indonesian gold mine collapse through steep jungle terrain to safety, as the death toll rose to six Thursday and dozens remained trapped in the debris. Nineteen people had been rescued and about 40 were still buried as of Thursday, two days since the unlicensed mine collapsed, said Abdul Muin Paputungan, a disaster official in North Sulawesi's Bolaang Mongondow district. Photos showed a trapped miner's arms and head jutting through a gap in rocks and rescuers toiling through the night in arduous conditions. A woman who took her missing husband's ID to an emergency command post cried...
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Nancy Binay slams China’s threat over illegal workers
MANILA, Philippines --- Senator Nancy Binay protested China's warning on Thursday as she backed the government's moves against illegal Chinese workers in the Philippines. Binay insisted that foreign nationals working in other countries without proper documents, be it in Beijing or Manila, must be deported. "Kung illegal sila dapat talaga silang i-deport. (It) works both ways. Kung mayroon tayong kababayan na illegal din sa China, dapat din nilang i-deport yung mga yun," she said at Senate forum on Thursday. (If they are working illegally they must be deported. It works both ways. If Filipinos are working illegally in China, they should also be deported.) "Unang-una, bakit tay...
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Controversy has humbled me and I value India cap even more: KL Rahul
"It was a hard time no doubt. I mean, as a player, as a person, everyone has to go through difficult times and it was my time to go through that and I like I said it gave me time to reflect on my game, on myself. I have always been someone who takes things as it comes," said Rahul after the second T20 International.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2ToS8vy
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Rashid, Buttler take England to victory despite Gayle fireworks
Adil Rashid snared four wickets in five balls as England resisted a determined West Indies effort to claim a 29-run victory in a high-scoring fourth One-Day International at the National Stadium in Grenada on Wednesday.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Vj6Bqq
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It would be nice to bat higher up in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell
"In my case tonight, when I came out, it was 15 overs to go I think. And as long as I get a 80 or a 100 out of that even, if I am doing that at a No 6 or a 7, it doesn't really matter. It's just me making the most of the opportunities when I get them," said Glenn Maxwell.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BUXwgg
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IPL flashback: Top five highest wicket-takers
Bowlers have played as important a role as the batsman in making the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League memorable for the fans. For the record, three times in the league’s history the highest wicket-taker of the season has led his side to the title.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2GP0FCg
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In Pictures: Top five highest wicket-takers in IPL
Harbhajan Singh was an integral part of Mumbai Indians from the inaugural IPL and won three titles with them. He joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and added his fourth title with the new side last year. The 38-year-old has taken 134 wickets from 149 games.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2T7gVFo
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Semenya's fight is about self-respect of every woman athlete: Dutee Chand
"This is not about Dutee or Semenya, this is about our self-respect, honour and dignity," Dutee told TOI on the sidelines of the second leg of the Indian Grand Prix athletics event on Wednesday.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BW2V6u
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Kyrgios topples Nadal to reach Acapulco quarter-finals
Australia's Nick Kyrgios survived three match points to beat top-seeded Rafael Nadal 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (8/6) on Wednesday and reach the quarter-finals of the Mexico Open.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2T9lcIf
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Chris Gayle joins 10,000-run ODI club
West Indies star Chris Gayle reached the 10,000-run milestone in ODI cricket on Wednesday against England. The 39-year-old opener also hit his 25th century in the format, reaching three figures in just 55 balls.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2IG77xd
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1st Test,: Neil Wagner's 5-wicket barrage counters Tamim Iqbal's ton
Neil Wagner finished with a five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the Bangladesh tail to counter Tamim Iqbal's virtuoso century on day one of the first Test in Hamilton on Thursday.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EhDtJf
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Women cricketers get on Lord's honours board
Women cricketers will now feature on the iconic Lord's honours board after the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) decided to highlight individual performances from one-day internationals.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EAY6Sb
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Australia outplayed us in all departments, admits Virat Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said Australia completely "outplayed" the hosts in the two-match T20I series and especially praised Glenn Maxwell for his marauding match-winning knock here. Defending his bowlers for failing to restrict Australia, Kohli said dew played a vital role in the second innings.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2UbyaBQ
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Beatriz Haddad Maia beats top-seeded Sloane Stephens in Mexican Open
Brazilian qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia beat top-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday in the Mexican Open for her first victory in seven career matches against players ranked in the top 10.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2TgsfhL
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Maxwell's 113* powers Australia to maiden T20I series win in India
Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India on Indian soil with a sensational hundred, overshadowing India skipper Virat Kohli's special effort in the second and final T20I match on Wednesday.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EAmWBl
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ISSF WC: Manu, Saurabh clinch 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold
India finished the ISSF World Cup on a rousing note, as the star teenage duo of Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary clinched the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold with a massive lead of 5.7 points on Wednesday. It took India's medals tally in the event to three gold medals.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2SvRTui
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Maria Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open
Maria Sharapova withdrew from next month's Miami Open on Wednesday following surgery last week to repair her injured right shoulder, tournament organisers said.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2TlXNTg
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Bancroft cautious on Ashes spot despite red-hot form after ban
Cameron Bancroft insists it is too early to be thinking about playing for Australia in the Ashes this year despite his exploits on his return to red-ball cricket.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2IEPu0I
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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel crashes in F1 preseason testing
A crash by Sebastian Vettel dealt Ferrari its biggest setback so far in this year's Formula One preseason testing, keeping the team from running many laps on Wednesday.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2UbzdBN
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Southampton beats Fulham in Premier League relegation battle
Southampton climbed out of the Premier League's relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday that pushed the visitors closer to the drop.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2BRNZGv
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Liverpool regains verve with 5-0 thrashing of Watford
Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both scored twice as Liverpool brushed aside concerns about its recent struggles by thrashing Watford 5-0 Wednesday to stay top of the Premier League.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2EixQKJ
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Defending champ Del Potro pulls out of Indian Wells
Juan Martin del Potro said Wednesday he won't defend his Indian Wells ATP Masters title, another setback in the Argentinian's comeback from a broken right kneecap.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2tIAqF4
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UAAP volleyball: Judith Abil stars as UE picks up 1st win, sends Adamson to 0-3
MANILA, Philippines--Judith Abil scored 22 points to lead University of the East to its first win of the season, beating Adamson, 20-25, 28-26, 25-23, 25-22, in the second women'ss match of the UAAP Season 81 volleyball at FiOil Flying V Center. The Lady Warriors improved their record 1-2, while sending the Lady Falcons deeper in the standings at 0-3. Adamson handily took the opening set after UE committed 10 unforced errors in the frame against three by the Lady Falcons. But UE soon found its mark mainly through Abil, who made sure UE would at least improve from its start last season where it went 0-7....
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Ombudsman clears Cagayan de Oro City mayor of raps over Ajinomoto deal
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared Mayor Oscar Moreno and a few others from the criminal case filed against them over the tax settlement agreement the city government entered into with condiments maker Ajinomoto Philippines in 2013. The 13-page decision was issued on Jan. 2, 2019, but copies of the document were distributed to the media only on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The dismissal of the case against Moreno, former city treasurer Glenn Baez, and Ajinomoto representative Jocelyn Tsang was prepared by Assistant Special Prosecutor Anthony Ludalvi Vista and signed by Assistant Ombudsman Proper Pilarita Lapitan and Ombudsman Samuel Martires. "The responde...
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BI collars American national wanted for child porn
MANILA, Philippines - An American national wanted for distribution of child pornography materials was arrested in Pampanga, the Bureau of Immigration said Wednesday. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente reported that Gary Jaime Dokulil, 40, was arrested last Friday in his residence in Clark Field, Angeles City in Pampanga by operatives from Bureau's Fugitive Search Unit (FSU). Morente said the United States (US) Embassy sought the BI's assistance in locating Dokulil after a US District Court in Minnesota issued a warrant for his arrest for allegedly disseminating child pornography materials. BI-FSU Chief Bobby Raquepo said that Dokulil arrived in the Phili...
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In Pictures: Five best bowling figures in IPL history
Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Sohail Tanvir's finished with an astonishing figures of 6/14 - which is still the best figures in tournament's history - to skittle out Chennai Super Kings for 109 in 19 overs in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2U7WHrm
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PM Modi launches Khelo India Mobile App to promote fitness
Developed by the Sports Authority of India, the App helps create awareness about sports and fitness, especially among youngsters. The emphasis is on developing the sporting ecosystem in India and turning the country into a global sporting superpower in the years to come. The App has three features which will help identify potential champions among children, across the country.from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Ua7HER
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WATCH: Michelle Madrigal, fiancé go laid-back in ‘save the date’ video
Michelle Madrigal and her American fianc Troy Woolfolk now have a wedding date. The couple looked cozy and laid-back in their "save the date" video, posted by photo and video services company Nice Print Photography via Facebook on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Some scenes in the video showed Madrigal and Woolfolk relaxed in bed and taking a walk amid nature. https://ift.tt/2H5LxQ9...
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Man with pending rape case nabbed while getting police clearance
MANILA, Philippines --- A man, who has a pending rape case, was arrested while obtaining his police clearance in Makati City on Wednesday afternoon, Makati Police City Police Station said. Police identified Marlon Ulep, 42, who has an existing warrant of arrest for the case of rape. Ulep was getting his police clearance when a personnel of Makati Police Station's Warrant Section found that he has a warrant of arrest. The warrant was issued by Executive Judge Noberto Quisimbing Jr. of Imus, Cavite Regional Trial Court Branch 21. Ulep was arrested at about 3 p.m. Police said the court will be notified of the arrest. /je...
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Bong Go on Kris Aquino joke: No harm intended
https://youtu.be/LpAYsKpaBeU MANILA, Philippines -- Saying that they just wanted to make the people smile during campaign rallies, former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said that there was no harm intended in the jokes both he and his close friend actor Phillip "Ipe" Salvador usually deliver in campaign sorties. Bong Go also said that he and Philip Salvador wanted to make the people happy during such campaign sorties because they are concerned that audiences may be tired of the promises the candidates give during rallies. "Ma'am Kris Aquino, paumanhin po talaga," the former SAP humbly apologized, as he faced hundre...
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Estrada: Inday Sara for president?
MANILA, Philippines - Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada implied that the future is bright for Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, reminding people that he too served as city mayor before being elected president. Estrada, who sponsored the sortie of Duterte-Carpio's Hugpong ng Pagbabago senatorial slate in San Andres, Manila Wednesday said that the possibilities are limitless for the presidential daughter. "So, malay natin, mayor ako noon, mayor si Inday Sara ngayon.Naging presidente ako, si Inday Sara kaya?" the former president said, drawing cheers from the crowd. (Who knows, I was mayor before, Inday Sara is mayor today. I was elected presid...
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GALLERY: Female athletes take center stage at 2019 PSA Awards
The best and the brightest in Philippine Sports for the past year were once again recognized in the 2019 Philippine Sportswriters Association awards night at Manila Hotel on Tuesday. Power is female is the prevailing theme of this year's gala with women athletes blazing the trail after an eventful year in sports highlighted by the Asian Games competition. Gold medalists from the Asian Games, all women, were named Athletes of the Year. ...
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LOOK: James McAvoy lets stars at Oscars autograph his shirt for charity
James McAvoy thought of a brilliant way of raising funds for a good cause --- by letting fellow A-list stars autographhis shirt. The Scottish actor attended Hollywood's biggest night, the 91st Academy Awards, on Sunday, Feb. 24 (Monday, Feb. 25 in Manila). He was a presenter who gave away an award for best sound editing, which went to "Bohemian Rhapsody". McAvoy, who presented the award looking spotless, was later seen having red signatures marks on his white shirt. How did this happen? The actor shared in his Instagram story, later posted on Twitter by @asgardianspider, that he found a red Sharpie marker on the floor. This made him come up with the idea of letting his celeb...
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Nat’l Prosecution Service members told to keep off partisan politics
MANILA, Philippines - Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra cautioned members of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) against favoring candidates in the May midterm elections. "Members of the National Prosecution Service are hereby reminded to remain neutral, impartial and non-partisan in the performance of their official duties in relation to the upcoming 2019 National and Local Elections," read Guevarra's Department Circular No. 001 issued Wednesday. Justice Undersecretary and DOJ Spokesperson Markk Perete explained that NPS members sit in the provincial, district, city and municipal boards of canvassers (BOC). The BOC is tasked to canvass the votes for each candidate...
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Otso Diretso bets to Duterte: ‘Don’t revise history’
MANILA, Philippines --- Otso Diretso senatorial candidates on Wednesday assailed President Rodrigo Duterte's claim that there was no proof to pin down the Marcoses for allegedly amassing ill-gotten wealth during late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos' 20-year regime. Duterte earlier claimed during his speech at the general assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in Manila: "Until now, you have not proven anything except to sequester and sell. Hindi mo nga sigurado kung talagang kay Marcos ba 'yan?" READ: Duterte: Still no proof linking Marcoses to ill-gotten wealth Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno warned the Chief Executive against "re...
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Vic Saludar retains WBO belt after dominating win over Japanese foe
MANILA, Philippines---Vic Saludar retained his WBO World minimumweight title after dominating Japan's Masataka Taniguchi to get the unanimous decision win Tuesday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The Filipino champion earned all three of judges' nods 118-110, 117-111, 117-111 in his first defense of the title that he won in July of 2018 also in Japan against Ryuya Yamanaka. "I'm very happy, everything went to plan," said Saludar via BoxingScene.com. "I knew I had to aim for the body. I never felt in danger." Saludar, who is one of the five Filipino World champions that include Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire, Jerwin Ancajas, and Donnie Nietes, improved to a 19-3 record with 10 knoc...
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PNP chief believes death threats vs bishop not from Duterte
MANILA, Philippines --- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said on Wednesday he does not believe President Rodrigo Duterte had a hand in the death threats received by Bishop Pablo Virgilio David. David, vice president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, said his mobile phone "has been buzzing with text messages written in screaming and capital letters telling me that [he] was next in line for execution." READ: Bishop confirms death threats In November last year, Duterte, without dropping a name, reportedly threatened to have the head of a bishop cut off if he was found to be buying drugs. In the same speech, he said David ...
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